One place in the world that perfectly demonstrates the depth and breadth of the competitive advantage that can be delivered through the expertise of Cockett Group is the Port of Durban in South Africa.

Building on the strengths and synergies that exist within the Grindrod Group, Cockett has established an unparalleled supply chain managed solution to support vessels calling at the Port of Durban, which welcomes in the region of 40% of all vessels calling at South African ports.

Working closely with other colleagues within the Grindrod Group, Cockett has developed the ability to provide customers with the most competitively priced fuel oils. In conjunction with Unical, which operates two of the four barges in the port, Cockett is able to offer a world class, quick turnaround, safe and highly efficient Bunker delivery service.  

At the heart of our service is the desire to make the bunkering system as simple as possible whilst securing a competitive advantage for our customers. Cockett Marine Oil is ideally placed to provide a range of other products and services including lubricants, spares, repairs, dry-docking, agency and even travel services.

Cockett has seen an ongoing increase in the level of business conducted through the Cape Town office, which is the result of continued commitment to customers in terms of quality of service and price, as well as the team built in South Africa.

The growth of Cockett Marine’s operations serving those vessels plying the south, east and west African trade routes has seen the team relocate to larger offices as part of the group’s ongoing strategy to expand trading and bunker supply operations in the region – and boost the Port of Durban.

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