ABOUT US | KZN CROSS OCEANS
Established in 1998, KZN Cross Oceans is a trusted, family-led provider of integrated logistics solutions.
From a single Durban office, the company has grown into a large-scale operation with extensive facilities and infrastructure.
By unifying transport and marine services, KZN Cross Oceans delivers seamless logistics solutions, handling containerised, breakbulk and project cargo across local and cross-border routes with a strong focus on reliability, efficiency and service excellence.

KZN CROSS OCEANS
OUR VISION
KZN Group aims to be the logistics company of choice across South Africa and the broader African continent, delivering safe, efficient and high-quality transportation solutions. Through innovation, cost-effective services and advanced supply chain capabilities, we strive to be a trusted provider of comprehensive freight logistics and ships agency services.
OUR VALUES
- Honesty and integrity
- Open and transparent communication
- Safety and development of people
- Professionalism and quality
OUR DIRECTORATE
Mr Kevin D Samuels
CEO of KZN Group
Mr Kevin Samuels has been involved in the shipping services sector for more than 30 years and has had exposure to all areas of imports/exports, customs clearing, project cargo, transport and air freight over the years, for all types of cargo.
‘A customer is the most important visitor on our premises.
He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him.
He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it.
He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it.
We are not doing him a favour by serving him.
He is doing us a favour by giving us an opportunity to do so.’
Mahatma Gandhi
BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY
KZN Cross Oceans is one of the most respected logistics companies in the industry.
We have consistently demonstrated our ability to manage large, complex projects and deliver them to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Our growing reputation for excellence, resourcefulness and responsiveness is no coincidence—it is the result of the core values that have guided our company since its founding.
These values include:
~ An energetic enthusiasm for what we do
~ A strong commitment to understanding and meeting our clients’ needs
~ A willingness to take full responsibility, with a craftsmanship-like pride in ensuring every shipment is delivered safely, on time and in perfect condition
While some may view these principles as traditional, we believe they are the foundation of our success and the reason clients across the country and internationally continue to place their trust in KZN Cross Oceans.

