About Us
Menar Ports and Rail (Pty) Ltd (MPR) is a fully integrated logistics company within the Menar Group, a company with diversified interests in mining, logistics, energy, and infrastructure.
MPR interfaces with major export terminals, including Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT), Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal, Richards Bay Grindrod Terminal, and the Maputo Corridor (TCM).
MPR interfaces with major regional and international export corridors and terminals, including Richards Bay Coal Terminal, Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal, Richards Bay Grindrod Terminal, and the Maputo Corridor (TCM), enabling efficient access to global markets.
Originally established as Menar Commodity Services, we have expanded our operations to include rail services, siding ownership and management, stockpile management, material handling systems, and back-of-port logistics.
MPR has conditional access to South Africa’s rail networks through the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) initiative, which enables the company to operate cargo trains on national networks.
As a member of the African Rail Industry Association (ARIA), MPR places strong emphasis on collaboration, partnerships, and industry development, actively contributing to the advancement and sustainability of Africa’s rail and logistics sector.
Logo Story
The logo shows a freight train icon and a freight ship icon facing each other, symbolizing the direct connection between rail and sea transport. This visual interaction highlights the company’s role as a bridge between ports and railways, ensuring smooth logistics and integrated supply chains.
The “face-to-face” design suggests partnership, balance, and coordination, emphasizing how both modes of transport work together to move goods efficiently.