Barberry Group

Barberry Group is helping reshape the future of freight logistics by making rail a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable transport solution for Southern Africa’s mining and industrial sectors with the objective being to lower the cost of logistics. Barberry is a contracted Train Operating Company with 21 slots on the South African rail network to move in excess of 21 million tons per annum and is in the process of executing on its slots alongside Tsiko Africa Logistics as its Rolling Stock Ownership Company. With more than two decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for delivering integrated rail logistics and terminal management solutions that strengthen supply chains, improve operational efficiency and support the growing shift from road to rail. 

Barberry develops, owns and manages rail sidings and bulk handling facilities that connect customers to South Africa’s freight rail network with an annualised throughput of more than 15 million tons per annum from its 15 sites. Its expertise includes train planning and scheduling, terminal operations, train loading and dispatch, stockpile management, materials handling, weighbridge services, cargo reconciliation and rail logistics optimisation. By managing every stage of the logistics process, Barberry helps customers move commodities including coal, chrome and containers safely and efficiently from mine to market.

Beyond rail operations, Barberry works closely with mining companies, logistics providers, freight operators and infrastructure partners to develop tailored supply chain solutions that reduce transport costs, improve turnaround times and unlock greater capacity across the freight network. The company continues to invest in modern logistics infrastructure, technology and operational innovation that support more resilient and sustainable freight corridors.