Industrial Freight Solutions You Can Trust
Specializing in scrap metal, railway rails, steel products, and heavy cargo shipping across the globe.
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Our Core Services
Comprehensive shipping solutions for industrial and heavy cargo across all major trade lanes.
Scrap Metal Shipping
Specialized global shipping solutions for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals.
Rail & Steel Shipping
Expert handling and transport of railway rails, steel beams, coils, and structural steel.
Container Shipping
Full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) shipping services worldwide.
Flat Rack Shipping
Over-dimensional and heavy lift cargo solutions using flat rack and open-top containers.
Breakbulk Shipping
Non-containerized cargo transport for oversized machinery, project cargo, and heavy equipment.
Global Freight Forwarding
End-to-end freight management including customs clearance, documentation, and door-to-door delivery.
Scrap Metal Shipping Experts
With decades of combined experience in scrap metal logistics, we handle HMS 1&2, shredded scrap, copper, aluminium, stainless steel, and brass shipments with precision and care.
- Radiation certificate coordination
- Weight and inspection certification
- VGM and SOLAS compliance
- Global port-to-port and door-to-door delivery
Rail & Steel Specialists
From used railway rails to new steel beams, coils, plates, and rebar, we understand the unique requirements of shipping heavy, oversized steel products.
- Flat rack and open-top container solutions
- Lashing and securing expertise
- Breakbulk and project cargo handling
- Multi-modal transport coordination
Container & Equipment Options
The right equipment for every cargo type, from standard containers to specialized flat racks.
20ft GP
Standard general-purpose container
40ft HC
High cube for voluminous cargo
Flat Rack
Over-dimensional and heavy lifts
Open Top
Top-loading oversized cargo
How It Works
A simple, streamlined process from quote to delivery.
Quote
Request a competitive freight quote
Book
Confirm booking and documentation
Ship
Cargo loaded and vessel departs
Track
Real-time shipment visibility
Deliver
Safe delivery to destination
Global Shipping Routes
We operate across all major trade lanes connecting key industrial ports in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.
50+
Ports Served
30+
Countries
1000+
Shipments Annually
24/7
Tracking Available
Why Choose Metro Span Rail
Trusted by industrial shippers worldwide for reliability, expertise, and transparency.
Industry Expertise
Deep knowledge of scrap metal, steel, and heavy cargo logistics requirements.
Real-Time Tracking
Monitor your shipments 24/7 with our integrated tracking platform.
Competitive Rates
Leveraging strong carrier relationships for the best freight rates.
Documentation Support
Full handling of Bills of Lading, customs declarations, and certificates.
Global Network
Established partnerships at ports across all major continents.
Dedicated Support
Personal account management from quote through delivery.
Access Your Customer Portal
Track shipments, view quotes, download documents, and manage your account from one convenient dashboard.
Email Us
support@metrospanrail.com
Visit Us
21 McIntyre St, Glenlily, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8AM - 6PM