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Argonaftis Shipping's Commitment to Sustainability

Argonaftis Green Shipping

Argonaftis: Leading the Green Shipping Transition in Southern Africa

In alignment with the UN's 2024 sustainable development framework and South Africa's Green Transport Strategy (2018–2050), Argonaftis is pioneering a cleaner, more efficient maritime logistics solution through its Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) ferry services.

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The Challenge

South Africa's transport sector, responsible for a substantial share of national emissions, faces urgent infrastructure and sustainability challenges.

78%
of roads beyond design life
30%
of roads in poor condition

Many roads are gravel and provincial—the need for alternative logistics infrastructure is critical.

The Argonaftis Solution

Argonaftis directly addresses this with next-generation Ro-Ro ferries, which offer:

20–30% Lower CO₂ Emissions

Compared to heavy goods vehicle (HGV) transport

30–50% Reduction in Toxic Pollutants

Including NOx and particulate matter

Up to 67% Fuel Efficiency Savings

Compared to equivalent road transport

Environmental Standards & Technology

Our vessels run on Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (ULSFO)—meeting and exceeding the IMO 2020 emissions standards.

With significantly lower emissions per tonne-kilometer than road transport, Argonaftis ferries support key national and global climate targets.

Supporting Key Climate Targets:

Transition to low-carbon freight
Reduction of harmful transport-related emissions
Support for circular economy and ESG-aligned infrastructure investment

Why This Matters Now

The South African government's Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Potential Analysis (2014) identifies modal shift as one of the most effective strategies for reducing transport emissions.

Argonaftis is uniquely positioned to deliver this shift, with operational permissions already secured from SADC port authorities, sea trials completed, and multiple MOUs signed with major logistics providers.

Servicing global brands: Toyota • Heineken • BMW

A Proven Model, Built for Scale

Backed by major infrastructure funds
Targeting deployment of up to six vessels within 36 months
Phased rollout with each route forecasted to be cashflow-positive in Year 1
Active collaboration with Smart Freight Holland

Environmental Impact by the Numbers

Significantly Lower
NOx emissions vs 120 equivalent HGVs
Minimized
SOx and particulate matter through low-sulphur fuels
Reduced
Hydrocarbon emissions via optimized combustion
20–29g CO₂-e
Per tonne-kilometer vs HGV road transport

The Opportunity

Argonaftis represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape Southern Africa's freight infrastructure—making it greener, more resilient, and future-proof.

Scalable Impact
Clear ESG alignment
Economic Development
Job creation
Global Leadership
Sustainable maritime logistics
Future-Proof
Infrastructure investment

With scalable impact and clear ESG alignment, this initiative not only supports economic development and job creation, but positions South Africa as a global leader in sustainable maritime logistics.

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