Digistics, a leader in supply chain and logistics solutions, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing four simultaneous certifications:

• ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)
• RTMS (Road Transport Management System)

This achievement highlights Digistics’ unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, safety, and compliance, setting a new benchmark for excellence in South Africa’s logistics sector.

Pioneering Sustainability in Transport

At the heart of Digistics’ success is a multi-faceted sustainability strategy that integrates international standards with practical innovation:

• Zero-Emissions Refrigerated Fleet: Digistics has invested in fully electric refrigerated trailers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring reliable cold-chain delivery.
• Repurposing Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel: Partnering with multiple clients, Digistics collects and transforms used cooking oil (UCO) into biodiesel. For every litre of biodiesel used in its fleet, carbon emissions are reduced by 2.15 kg of CO₂. Beyond the environmental benefits, this process closes the loop in food safety by preventing the illegal resale of UCO in rural areas. When UCO exceeds a free fatty acid (FFA) level of 5%, it is unsafe for consumption and can become carcinogenic. By converting UCO into biodiesel, Digistics protects communities from harmful practices while reducing transport-related emissions.
• Hybrid Regeneration Electric Axles: In collaboration with TCA and BPW Axles, Digistics has introduced 4-axle hybrid regeneration truck trailers. These trailers capture kinetic energy, much like hybrid vehicles, to power the refrigeration units. This reduces diesel consumption in trailers by up to 99% in certain cases, saving approximately 3 litres of diesel for every hour on the road. Not only does this cut emissions and costs, but it also provides resilience against potential diesel shortages. With the project in its early stages, Digistics is planning to expand this technology across its fleet.

Together, these initiatives reflect Digistics’ leadership in driving climate-friendly, safe, and resilient supply chains.

The Impact of Each Certification

• ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems

Ensures customer-focused processes, improved service delivery, and continuous quality improvement across operations.

• ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems

Strengthens Digistics’ ability to measure, manage, and reduce environmental impacts. The company’s biodiesel initiative and hybrid regeneration trailers are flagship examples of ISO 14001 in action.

• ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Reinforces Digistics’ commitment to protecting its employees by identifying risks, applying controls, and fostering a safe and healthy workplace.

• RTMS: Road Transport Management System

Enhances road safety through compliance with load management, driver wellness, and vehicle maintenance, while aligning with South Africa’s national transport safety objectives.

Global Recognition

The certification audits were conducted by JC Auditors (JCA), a SANAS-accredited and IAF-aligned certification body, using an integrated and efficient approach. This enabled Digistics to undergo a coordinated process across all four standards, reducing duplication and ensuring comprehensive compliance.

Because JCA’s certifications are backed by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), Digistics’ achievements enjoy global recognition and credibility, assuring stakeholders that the company operates at internationally accepted best-practice levels.

A Statement of Industry Leadership

The Digistics management team believes that this achievement is not only about compliance, but about shaping a sustainable, safe, and globally competitive logistics business. Their ability through innovative solutions - from biodiesel production to hybrid regeneration axles – show their determination to make logistics greener, safer, and more resilient for the future.

JC Auditors Managing Director, Oliver Naidoo, added: “We commend Digistics on its vision and leadership. Achieving four certifications simultaneously is already an outstanding milestone but combining this with pioneering initiatives like biodiesel repurposing and electric axle technology places Digistics at the forefront of sustainable logistics innovation.”