Barberry delivers integrated end-to-end rail supply chain solutions for mining and industrial clients across Southern Africa.
SMART Rail in Motion
Sustainable. Measurable. In Motion.
Our SMART framework — Sustainable, Measurable, Adaptable, Resourceful, Transformational — is how we lower your logistics costs while keeping rail running reliably.
Who we are
Powering Southern Africa's rail logistics
Founded in 2003, Barberry Holdings was established to be at the forefront of materials handling, terminal management and rail logistics flow management in Southern Africa. Over two decades, we have grown into a trusted partner to some of the region's largest mining and industrial operations.
- Coal, chrome and manganese, from mine to port
- B-BBEE Level 1 controlled and managed company
- Proudly South African, operating across the region
To be the preferred rail logistics partner to mining and industrial companies across Southern Africa — delivering seamless, integrated supply chain solutions that lower the cost of logistics while ensuring safe, reliable and consistent service delivery.
- Lower your total cost of rail logistics
- Safe, reliable and consistent rail operations
- Integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions
To lead the transformation of rail supply chain management in Southern Africa through SMART Rail in Motion, making rail the backbone of a more productive, sustainable and competitive industrial economy.
- More cargo on rail, where it is commercially sustainable
- Lower emissions per tonne railed
- Siding, schedule and rolling stock working as one system
Barberry in numbers
- 14 Rail sidings under management
- 11 million Tonnes railed in 2025
- 300+ Employees
- 24/7 Terminal supervision
Our services
Integrated services, delivered the SMART way
Our rail and logistics specialists, backed by an experienced operations team, deliver every service with one focus: your productivity, profitability and performance.
View all services-
Rail siding material handling
We run rail sidings for their owners: shunting, wagon spotting and train assembly.
View service: rail siding material handling -
Materials handling
We receive, stockpile, blend and load bulk commodities with our own loader fleet.
View service: materials handling -
Rail and logistics interface management
We track and reconcile your product from siding, across the Transnet network, to port or offtake.
View service: rail and logistics interface management -
Collateral management
Independent stock checks and release control for commodity owners and their financiers.
View service: collateral management
Our operations
Barberry in motion across South Africa
Barberry manages 14 rail sidings across South Africa: 11 bulk terminals and 3 intermodal terminals.
The sidings are also listed below the map.
Click a pin for siding details. Use Ctrl (⌘ on Mac) + scroll to zoom, or two fingers on touch screens.
-
Inyanda Colliery, Mpumalanga
Blackhill Siding
Barberry-owned front-end loaders keep thermal coal loading continuous, within Transnet's required cycle times.
- Monthly tonnage
- 150 000 t
-
Van Dyksdrift, Mpumalanga
Springbok Siding
One of Barberry's largest dedicated front-end loader fleets supports this multi-pad facility, with over R15 million invested in infrastructure.
- Monthly tonnage
- 185 000 t
-
Komati, Mpumalanga
Koornfontein Siding
Barberry's first Rapid Loading Terminal moves thermal coal onto the Richards Bay Coal Line, with dedicated loading and weighing plant on site.
- Monthly tonnage
- 200 000 t
-
Mpumalanga
Broodsnyersplaas Siding
With 23 assets, the largest complement on the Barberry network, the siding handles multi-pad bulk coal with dual weighbridges.
- Monthly tonnage
- 50 000 t
-
Mpumalanga
Pullenshope Siding
Barberry's flagship R100 million multiuser facility handles 200-wagon jumbo trains of 8 400 t, with processing under 3 hours.
- Monthly tonnage
- 300 000 t
-
Mpumalanga
Woestalleen Siding
Plant on site runs continuous thermal coal loading, with dual weighbridges verifying inbound and outbound tonnage.
- Monthly tonnage
- 200 000 t
-
Mpumalanga
Pioneer Siding
Pioneer serves Belfast Coal Mine, moving thermal coal onto the Richards Bay Coal Line from the Rietkuil loading point.
- Monthly tonnage
- 200 000 t
-
Mpumalanga
Pan Siding
Pan is a common-user facility with capacity for 69 wagons, serving multiple users on the Richards Bay Coal Line.
- Monthly tonnage
- 30 000 t
-
eMakhazeni, Mpumalanga
Belfast Siding
This compact, efficient operation serves the Belfast coal mining area in the eMakhazeni municipality, on the Richards Bay Coal Line.
- Monthly tonnage
- 100 000 t
-
Mpumalanga
Golfview Siding
A loading pad extension is underway, expanding stockpile and handling capacity at this Richards Bay Coal Line facility.
- Monthly tonnage
- 100 000 t
-
KwaZulu-Natal
Sikame Siding
Barberry's KwaZulu-Natal operation feeds the Richards Bay export corridor, with mobile lighting plants supporting night loading.
- Monthly tonnage
- 20 000 t
-
Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
Newcon Terminal
Newcon handles road-to-rail transfer in the Newcastle industrial area, with a lean footprint matched to interchange.
- Monthly tonnage
- 20 000 t
-
Kazerne, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Samlog Bulk Terminal
Samlog handles intermodal transfers at Kazerne, Transnet's established container terminal next to City Deep in Johannesburg.
- Monthly tonnage
- 20 000 t
-
Musina, Limpopo
Musina Intermodal Terminal
Barberry's cross-border gateway sits 13 km from Beitbridge on the North-South Corridor, handling bulk and containerised cargo.
- Monthly tonnage
- 20 000 t
Our people
Led by industry experts
More than 300 people run Barberry's sidings and terminals across South Africa. Its leadership team has run national rail operations, negotiated corridor mandates and built the company from its founding in 2003.
-
Anand Moodliar
Group Chief Executive Officer
Former GM, Transnet Freight Rail National Operations Centre
View profile: Anand Moodliar -
-
Andrew Ford
Commercial and Legal Executive
Commercial contracting and rail slot agreements
View profile: Andrew Ford -
Corporate social responsibility
SMART is about more than business
Barberry's vision is an environment in which people live in dignity, with access to education, health, employment and recreation, so that communities can realise their full potential.
-
Joint venture
Blossom Care Solutions
A joint venture of the Tsiko Barberry Foundation that makes 100% compostable sanitary pads for schoolgirls in townships, creating jobs and black female-led enterprises.
- Girls on the programme
- 29 000
- Pads distributed
- 2.4 million
- Jobs created
- 20
-
Health
CMJAH Breast Health Clinic
Barberry co-funded the Breast Health Clinic at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), which opened in February 2025 to advance cancer training, research and clinical care.
- Screenings completed
- 5 000+
-
Foundation
Tsiko Barberry Foundation
Since 2016 the Tsiko Barberry Foundation has invested in education, youth development and community projects across Southern Africa.
Visit the Tsiko Barberry Foundation: Tsiko Barberry Foundation (opens in a new tab)
#StrongerTogether
Client testimonials
What our clients say
Mining and commodity companies across South Africa rely on Barberry to keep their rail supply chains moving.
Barberry's operations at Blackhill, Springbok and Broodsnyersplaas have been outstanding. Their ability to keep coal flowing within Transnet parameters — consistently and safely — has been a critical enabler for our export programme. They don't just manage sidings; they manage outcomes.
In commodity trading, precision and timing are everything. Barberry's management of our material at Golfview and Broodsnyersplaas gives us exactly that. Their reporting, reconciliation and real-time communication mean we always know where our product is. A world-class logistics partner.
Across Springbok, Pullenshope and Woestalleen, Barberry consistently delivers on their commitment to safe, efficient siding management. Their team understands the pressure of export deadlines and they always rise to the challenge. We have no hesitation recommending Barberry to any mining operation.
Barberry's handling of our material at Springbok, Pullenshope and Woestalleen reflects the same standard of professionalism we apply to our own mining operations. Their frontline teams are skilled, their systems are tight and their responsiveness is second to none. They are a genuine extension of our logistics team.
Who counts on us
Get in touch with our team
Whether you're looking to optimise your rail supply chain, explore a partnership or find out more about Barberry, we'd love to hear from you.
SMART Rail in Motion #StrongerTogether
