Integrated handling, packaging, and container services paired with flexible storage terms to deliver a seamless, end-to-end warehousing solution.
From Engineering Excellence to Warehousing Leadership.
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Dhar Maritime is a Black owned engineering company
A Legacy of Trust
Our heritage gives us a foundation of credibility. Clients know that the Elgin name stands for quality, consistency, and long-term reliability.
Warehousing for a Modern Economy
We deliver storage solutions designed for today’s fast-moving commercial landscape — flexible, secure, and built to support growth.
Operational Precision
Our engineering roots shape our approach. Every process, system, and facility is designed with structure, discipline, and efficiency in mind.
National Reach, Local Expertise
With facilities across South Africa, we support regional distribution, multi-site operations, and businesses that require dependable logistics infrastructure.
From Engineering Excellence to Warehousing Leadership.
Purpose-built warehousing for a fast-moving economy.
Warehousing solutions
Dhar Maritime offers comprehensive warehousing services designed to support businesses across multiple sectors.
Refrigerated Storage
For temperature-sensitive goods, our Cape Town and Pretoria facilities offer refrigerated storage environments with controlled climate systems.
Industrial Storage
Large-format warehouses, reinforced structures, and compliance-driven safety systems that support businesses requiring reliable, scalable storage.
Value-Added Services
our story
Build with integrity, deliver with precision, and always exceed expectations
Elgin Engineering was founded in 1949 with a simple philosophy: build with integrity, deliver with precision, and always exceed expectations. Over the decades, the company became a trusted partner to industries across South Africa, known for its craftsmanship and commitment to quality. As the economic landscape evolved, so did the needs of our clients. Supply chains became more complex, and the demand for reliable, professionally managed warehousing grew rapidly.
A Legacy of Trust
Our heritage gives us a foundation of credibility. Clients know that the Elgin name stands for quality, consistency, and long-term reliability.
Warehousing for a Modern Economy
We deliver storage solutions designed for today’s fast-moving commercial landscape — flexible, secure, and built to support growth.
Operational Precision
Our engineering roots shape our approach. Every process, system, and facility is designed with structure, discipline, and efficiency in mind.
National Reach, Local Expertise
With facilities across South Africa, we support regional distribution, multi-site operations, and businesses that require dependable logistics infrastructure.
our story
Build with integrity, deliver with precision, and always exceed expectations
Dhar Maritime was founded in 1949 with a simple philosophy: build with integrity, deliver with precision, and always exceed expectations. Over the decades, the company became a trusted partner to industries across South Africa, known for its craftsmanship and commitment to quality. As the economic landscape evolved, so did the needs of our clients. Supply chains became more complex, and the demand for reliable, professionally managed warehousing grew rapidly.
Recognising this shift, we made a strategic decision to evolve. Dhar Maritime represents the transformation of a respected engineering brand into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure company — one that carries forward the values of our past while building the storage environments that will support the next generation of African industry.
Our Purpose
To strengthen supply chains by providing secure, efficient, and scalable warehousing solutions that enable businesses to operate with confidence.
Our Promise
We honour our heritage by delivering warehousing environments built with the same precision, reliability, and integrity that defined Elgin Engineering for generations.
Our Evolution
- 1949–1980s: Engineering and fabrication excellence
- 1990s–2010s: Expansion into industrial support services
- 2020s: Strategic repositioning into warehousing and logistics infrastructure
- Today: Elgin Group — a national warehousing leader built on 75 years of industrial credibility
Heritage
Elgin Engineering began as a small workshop with a commitment to craftsmanship and integrity. Over the decades, the company built a reputation for delivering work that lasted — structures, components, and solutions that earned the trust of clients across South Africa. Today, Elgin Group carries that legacy forward into warehousing. Our heritage is not something we leave behind; it is the foundation on which we build our future.
What Hasn’t Changed
- Our commitment to quality
- Our respect for craftsmanship
- Our belief in long-term partnerships
- Our pride in the Elgin name
What Has Evolved
- From engineering to warehousing
- From fabrication to infrastructure
- From components to complete storage ecosystems
From Engineering Excellence to Warehousing Leadership.
Elgin Group operates a national network of warehousing facilities positioned across South Africa’s key economic regions. This footprint enables clients to store, manage, and distribute goods with confidence, supported by secure environments, professional on-site teams, and seamless access to major transport corridors.
Johannesburg
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Warehousing solutions
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Warehousing solutions
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Warehousing solutions
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Warehousing solutions
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Warehousing solutions
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Warehousing solutions
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Warehousing solutions
A 75 Year Legacy transformed into a modern warehousing and logistics infrastructure.
Dhar Maritime Locations In south africa
Dhar Maritime operates a national network of warehousing facilities positioned across South Africa’s key economic regions. This footprint enables clients to store, manage, and distribute goods with confidence, supported by secure environments, professional on-site teams, and seamless access to major transport corridors.
Johannesburg
A central logistics hub with direct access to major highways and commercial districts, ideal for businesses requiring fast, reliable storage and distribution into Gauteng and surrounding provinces.
Pretoria
A secure, well-managed facility serving the northern Gauteng corridor. This site includes refrigerated storage for temperature-controlled goods, supporting clients with specialised handling needs.
Durban
Located near South Africa’s busiest port, this facility supports efficient import and export flows with flexible storage options and rapid access to major road networks.
Richards Bay
A strategically positioned warehouse serving one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most active logistics zones, offering convenient access to both coastal and inland distribution routes.
Cape Town
Anchoring our Western Cape operations, this facility offers secure general warehousing and refrigerated storage for temperature-sensitive goods. Its proximity to major transport corridors and the Port of Cape Town makes it ideal for retail, distribution, and e-commerce.
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Partner With Dhar Group
Whether you require long-term warehousing, short-term storage, refrigerated facilities, or a strategic logistics partner, Dhar Group is ready to support your growth. Our team is committed to delivering reliable, efficient, and scalable solutions that help your business operate with confidence.
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Build With Integrity, Deliver with Precision.
Built on quality, consistency, and long-term reliability—the Dhar name is one you can trust.
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