Del Shipping and Trading

Del Shipping is pleased to be a member of the following associations:

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· SAASOA
The South Africa Association of Ships' Operators and Agents

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· Durban Chamber of Commerce

First National Bank
Florida Road Branch

Auditors: R Kennedy & Associates

Del Shipping & Trading, (Delships) a member of the Del group of companies, operates as ships agents and logistics specialists in South Africa, on behalf of international ship owners and operators. Personnel experience in the company totals in excess of 30 years within the shipping industry in Africa.

Meet the Team


David Elton Director	Alison Wright Finance
Email - delships@iafrica.com Mobile - +27 (0) 82 564 2600	Email - ali@delships.co.za


Arlo Poole Operations Manager - Ships Agency	Maria Matthews Operations Assistant Crew Transfers / Accommodation
Email - arlo@delships.co.za Mobile - +27 (0) 82 555 5124	Email - maria@delships.co.za Mobile - +27 (0) 72 630 7137


Paul Phipson Operations	Willem Gous Clearing and Forwarding
Email - paul@delships.co.za Mobile - +27(0) 82 312 8844	Email - willem@delships.co.za Mobile - +27 (0) 82 551 6627

Focusing on the Future

Since its inception, DELships has continued to grow from strength to strength. It has established it's mark within the highly competitive shipping and logistical industry in South Africa by building up a loyal international and local client base. DELships prides itself on offering a dedicated and personal 24 hour service to existing and potential clients. Complete service satisfaction and customers' peace of mind, is DELships aim.

Social Responsibility

Del Shipping & Trading is proud to support and sponsor Umhlanga Rocks Surf Life Saving Club, whose members perform an important life saving service to the public on the beaches of Umhlanga Rocks, a resort town just minutes away from Durban. Our sponsorship helps to sharpen the members experience and competitiveness and fosters interest from junior members, who will one day partake in active lifesaving exercises for their club.

Additionally, we also support the National Sea Rescue Institute, (NSRI) which institute performs an invaluable life and small vessel rescue service along the coastline of South Africa.