Industry Leaders
Innovative Solutions
Skilled Staff

Our History

Vital Distribution Solutions, established in 1999, has grown into a leading provider of transport and warehousing logistics services across Southern Africa. Their primary goal is to deliver cost-effective and reliable solutions, enabling their clients to focus on their core businesses. With a strong commitment to transparency, discipline, and integrity, Vital operates from several facilities in South Africa. The company specialises in customised logistics and contracted management solutions including primary and secondary distribution, line haul and trans shipment services.

1999

Founders Mark Uren & Piet Venter & Melanie Hudson started Vital with vision and a lot of tenacity. Took over existing Fleetrent portfolio.

2005

Dr Zolile Maqetuka and Zikhuliseni Rhafu Development trust acquire 25.2% shares .

2008

Excellerate Holdings acquire 37.4% shares from the Venter Family Trust VDS,

2009

10 Years of distribution with a growing fleet of over 300 vehicles

2018

Vital enters the e-commerce distribution market

2020

A new journey starts with the implementation of business intelligence within the business

2024

25 Years of distribution celebrated with a fleet of over 650 vehicles