Charles and Brothers fleet on a Southern African highway at golden hour
Est. Southern Africa

Moving cargo. Connecting borders.

Charles & Brothers is a logistics and transportation company delivering trusted truck haulage and trailer rental services across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and the wider Southern African region.

Company Profile

Built on reliability, driven by purpose.

Charles & Brothers is a Southern African logistics company specialising in road freight, heavy haulage, and trailer rental. From bulk cargo to time-critical consignments, we operate a modern fleet of trucks and trailers built for the demanding conditions of regional corridors.

With deep experience navigating cross-border procedures in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique, we move our clients' goods safely, on schedule, and at fair value — every shipment treated as our own.

Our Mission

Delivering certainty across borders.

To provide safe, efficient and cost-effective transportation and trailer rental solutions that empower businesses to trade seamlessly across Southern Africa — backed by a disciplined team, dependable equipment, and uncompromising service standards.

Our Vision

To be Southern Africa's most trusted logistics partner.

To build a connected regional supply chain where every consignment moves with confidence — setting the benchmark for cross-border freight and trailer rental from Cape to Katanga.

What we do

Two core services. One standard of excellence.

Long-haul truck on regional highway

Truck Transportation

Cross-border road freight for bulk, containerised, and general cargo. Tracked, insured, and managed end-to-end across the Southern African region.

  • — Full truckload (FTL) & part loads
  • — Bulk haulage & containerised cargo
  • — Customs clearance coordination
Rental trailers at depot

Trailer Rental

Flexible short- and long-term trailer hire to expand your capacity on demand — flatbeds, tautliners, side-tippers and link trailers, all road-ready.

  • — Daily, weekly, monthly contracts
  • — Well-maintained, compliant equipment
  • — Support across regional depots

Regional Reach

Trusted across borders, rooted in the South.

Our corridors connect manufacturers, miners, traders and aid organisations across the Southern Hemisphere — with deep operational experience in our neighbouring markets.

Zambia
Lusaka · Copperbelt
Zimbabwe
Harare · Bulawayo
Malawi
Lilongwe · Blantyre
Mozambique
Beira · Tete · Maputo
4+
Border corridors served
24/7
Operations & dispatch
100%
Insured consignments

Safety first

Every load, every kilometre — driver and cargo safety guide our operations.

On-time delivery

Disciplined scheduling and real-time tracking keep your supply chain moving.

Integrity

Transparent pricing and honest communication build relationships that last.

Regional expertise

Local knowledge of borders, routes and regulations across SADC.

Have cargo to move or trailers to rent?

Tell us your route and load. We'll come back with a clear, competitive quote — usually within one business day.

Sandton, South Africa078 366 1789
info@charlesandbrothers.com