A journey from humble beginnings to becoming a force in global logistics
The story of Cooper & Jones is grounded in grit and immense courage. The company's origins trace back to the Beitbridge Border Post, where it began with a single office, one dedicated employee, two pioneering clients, and a dream that simply could not be silenced. In a male dominated industry known for its grueling pace and relentless pressure, a woman dared to stand where few do. She did not build on privilege, but on unwavering persistence, overcoming rejection, ridicule, gender bias, chaotic border conditions, and countless sleepless nights, relying solely on her belief in her vision. Through determination, what once seemed impossible gradually became reality, transforming hardship into structure and tireless effort into true excellence. Chipo Mabota has remained resilient and steadfast, committed to building a business with the ambition to become the world's leading freight forwarder.
Cooper & Jones began as a clearing business, but has since morphed into a player in the trucking industry, offering a comprehensive, one-stop solution to its clients. Chipo was selected as one of the grantees of the inaugural Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), enabling her to purchase the company's first haulage truck. From these humble beginnings and with just one truck, the company's fleet has continued to grow, demonstrating remarkable resilience in an extremely challenging industry. Today, Cooper & Jones handles a diverse range of shipments, from individual deliveries to large-scale national, regional, and international projects, and has been recognized with industry awards. The company's journey is a testament to its enduring strength and has established Cooper & Jones as a force to be reckoned with.
To provide world-class logistics and supply chain solutions that exceed customer expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of service quality, reliability, and innovation.
Cooper & Jones is driven by the vision of becoming a leading global logistics company—leveraging insight, service quality, and innovation to create sustainable growth for both business and society. The company is committed to providing Customs Clearing, Forwarding, Logistics, Warehousing, and Handling services on an international, regional, and national scale, aiming to achieve total client satisfaction, maximize shareholder value, and fulfill staff aspirations.
Our management team brings deep experience, creativity, and insight to address your shipping needs. We coordinate every aspect of your logistics, adding value at every stage of the process. Cooper & Jones values strong customer relationships and is personally committed to delivering superior service at all times.
We strongly support best practice sharing across our operations around the world and across various industrial sectors.
Our presence globally enables us to move your cargo seamlessly.
Cooper & Jones applies its renowned operational expertise to provide best-in-class services across its integrated worldwide network.