Daniel de Matos (1953-2014)
FOUNDER
Jodi De Matos
CEO
Red Ramdas
COO
Matt De Matos
General Manager
WHO WE ARE
Airwaves was established in South Africa, by the late Daniel Salbany de Matos in 1988. We currently have 3 National offices. We are proud to be an International Partner of United Shipping Lines & CLN, expanding our options and offerings to our clients. This partnership gives us access to a network of 770 international offices and over 500 agents around the world. We have been noted partners for over 20 years and achieved many awards in International forwarding & global shipping. We are able to logistically move all cargo types, to or from any location in the world, doing so with confidence.
Our family of staff are honest, reliable and knowledgeable. Most of the staff at Airwaves have been here for 10+ years – hence, we know & understand the various regulations and legalities to be followed to ensure smooth clearance and transportation of your cargo. We provide a hassle-free operation to our clients.
WHAT WE DO
We handle all modes of international transport, by Airfreight, Sea freight & Road Freight, as an FCL or LCL.
Container traffic, including Break Bulk Cargo and operations of abnormal out of gauge dimensions & project cargo shipments.
We co-ordinate Landing, Loading/Offloading, Shipping & Stevedore Supervision, Lashing, and Fumigation.
Our services are designed to tailor every client’s individual needs.
OUR VISION
Building relationships that last forever
OUR COMPANY VALUES
The same core values that the company was conceived on form the heartbeat of everything we do today, with the aim of providing you with the absolute highest service levels across a comprehensive set of services.
As an independent family-owned business that has 36 years industry experience, we understand the trade challenges you face, which is why we take our role as an extension of our customer’s business very seriously.
Proficient
Our experienced team utilize their knowledge of international regulations to ensure smooth transport of your cargo
no matter what the destination. We make sure every safety measure is considered, especially when handling a speciality freight.
Competitive
We strive to offer the best prices available in the market – Our logistical solutions are offered at competitive rates,
which align with our quality services.
Flexible
We understand the needs of our customers for each project and pay attention to detail.
Adapting to any situation is key in finding the best solution.