Who We Are
Leading Ships Agency, Integrated Logistics and Technical Services
At SGM, our commitment is to keep our clients ahead in a rapidly evolving maritime landscape. As a trusted ships agency and a leading provider of logistics, technical, and engineering services, we deliver comprehensive solutions to the maritime and offshore oil and gas sectors.
With a strategic presence across key trade routes in the Indian Ocean region—including Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Australian coastline, we ensure seamless support wherever our clients operate.
SGM is owned by Grindrod Limited, a Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company, with over a century of expertise in freight logistics and supply chain innovation. Grindrod’s integrated services span road, rail, sea, and air, enabling efficient cargo movement across continents.
Solid Legacy, Forward Thinking
For over a century, SGM has charted a course through maritime history - growing, merging, and expanding across continents. Through our agility and visionary insight, SGM, has become a global force in the shipping and logistics sector.
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1881 - Grindrod Ships Agency established
Laying the foundation for a legacy in maritime excellence.
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1969 - Sturrock Shipping founded
A new chapter begins in global shipping services.
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1994 - Expansion into Namibia & Kenya
A new chapter begins in global shipping services.
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2003 - Expansion into Tanzania & Mozambique
Broadening our reach along the Indian Ocean coast.
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2010 - Expansion into Australia & Madagascar
Venturing into new territories across continents.
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2012 - Merger of Sturrock Shipping and Grindrod Ships Agency
Introducing Sturrock Grindrod Maritime—a unified force in maritime logistics.
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2014 - Expansion into Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia & Dubai
Establishing a presence in key global trade hubs.
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2018 - Acquisition of Hesper Engineering & NovaMarine
Enhancing our Technical Division with specialised engineering capabilities.