Smith Transport & Rigging

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive suite of transport, rigging, and storage solutions tailored to your needs. Our team ensures safe, efficient, and reliable service every step of the way.

TRANSPORTATION

Smith Transport and Rigging specializes in cross-border and local transportation solutions for a wide range of industries. Our expert team manages abnormal loads, obtains all necessary permits and escorts, and ensures the safe movement of heavy machinery and equipment. Our modern fleet includes lowbeds, rollbacks with cranes, sidelifters, triaxles, superlinks, and stepdecks, allowing us to handle everything from oversized cargo to sensitive freight. With a focus on reliability, compliance, and efficiency, we deliver your goods securely and on time, every time.

RIGGING

Our rigging division offers comprehensive heavy machine handling and rigging services, including forklift operations, assembly and disassembly assistance, and expert lashing and strapping. We excel in stuffing, de-stuffing, and double stacking, as well as crating and de-crating for safe transport. Our team is experienced in complex multi-stage rigging applications, such as moving generators into power plants and sliding vessels within refineries or plants. We prioritize safety and precision, ensuring your equipment is moved efficiently, even across weak or unstable surfaces.

STORAGE

We provide secure, in-bond warehousing and storage solutions for goods in transit, catering to both bulk and containerized cargo. Our facilities are equipped for efficient packing and unpacking of containers, as well as bulk storage for large and small shipments. With advanced inventory management and a focus on security, Smith Transport and Rigging ensures your goods are protected and easily accessible throughout their stay. Our storage services are designed to support seamless logistics and supply chain operations for businesses of all sizes.

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More About Us

Established in early 2022, Smith Transport and Rigging is a leading, 100% citizen-owned independent company specializing in transportation and rigging solutions.

Our team brings together over 30 years of combined experience in the transport and rigging industry, earning a reputation for guaranteed, dependable, and professional services across local and regional markets.

We provide turnkey solutions, including specialized transportation, heavy equipment rigging, and secure storage—tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse clients.

We are committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. We invest in high‑tech machinery and equipment, and our highly skilled, certified, and experienced team executes every project with safety and efficiency.

As a homegrown business, our vision is to deliver excellent and reliable services by Batswana for Botswana and the wider region, supporting growth within our communities. Our mission is to provide customer‑driven solutions in a safe environment with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

By choosing Smith Transport and Rigging, you partner with a company that values transparency, innovation, and long‑term relationships—moving your business forward with confidence and care.