Big wins for Reinhardt Transport Group at this year’s prestigious Chrome Dinner Awards
It was a night of big wins for bulk logistics operator, Reinhardt Transport Group (RTG), which took home three major accolades at the prestigious Chrome Awards 2026: Best Service Provider, Corporate and Social Responsibility, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The awards were presented at the Chrome Dinner on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at The Royal Countess Zingara in Joburg, marking the return of the industry event after a seven-year hiatus.
“The awards are an acknowledgement of the commitment of our people and the relationships we have built across the chrome industry over many years,” says Duhan du Plessis, Group Marketing Manager at Reinhardt Transport Group. “We plan to continue along this trajectory, ensuring we deliver quality services to keep the country moving forward.”
Celebrating excellence across the chrome industry
The Chrome Dinner has been an important event on the South African chrome industry calendar since its inaugural dinner in 2013. Created as a platform to bring together chrome producers, smelters, suppliers, service providers, industry leaders and other stakeholders across the value chain, the event recognises the people and organisations contributing to the sector.
The 2026 event marked the fifth South African Chrome Dinner and the first since 2019, following disruptions following the pandemic, global uncertainty and economic pressures. The event was a celebration of the resilience of the chrome industry and those who contribute to its development year on year. The Chrome Awards 2026 recognised achievements across service, safety, environmental responsibility, social contribution, and industry leadership.
RTG's three awards recognise different aspects of the group's contribution to the chrome and ferrochrome industry:
1. Best Service Provider Award
This attendee-nominated award recognises Reinhardt Transport Group as a service provider that has made a notable contribution through the quality of its service.
2. Corporate and Social Responsibility Award
Reinhardt Transport Group was recognised for its outstanding contribution to social upliftment through community, employee, or education development initiatives. The award acknowledges how the group positively contributes beyond its core commercial activities.
3. Lifetime Achievement Award – Derick Reinhardt
This recognises founder, Derick Reinhardt, as a prestigious individual with an exceptional career and lasting contribution to the chrome and ferrochrome industry. The award honours his decades of dedication, leadership, integrity, innovation and service, as well as a commitment to mentoring others and advancing the industry.
For the group, the recognition carries particular significance for Derick Reinhardt, who passed away in June 2026, at the age of 73. He started Reinhardt Transport Group in 1982 with a single truck and a vision for building a sustainable, reliable transport business. Over more than four decades, he grew the company into a significant Southern African logistics operation, embracing technology and innovation while placing strong emphasis on people and continuous improvement.
A structured management buyout process completed in 2023 enabled the business to transition to new leadership while retaining the culture and values on which it had been built. Today, RTG operates approximately 1 000 specialised vehicles and transports more than 18 million tonnes of commodities annually across Southern Africa.
“Having Derick recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award makes the evening especially meaningful. He built the foundations of this business and his influence is still very much part of who we are today. It is an enormous honour for Reinhardt Transport Group to receive these three awards, particularly at a time when we are reflecting on our legacy.”
Reinhardt Transport Group’s long-standing role in the chrome supply chain
Chrome has been central to Reinhardt Transport Group’s operations for decades, providing specialised bulk logistics services to support the movement of chrome and other commodities across Southern Africa. Its broader operations span multiple integrated logistics divisions including road transport, warehousing, loading, container logistics, and cross-border movements.
The group has the capacity to move a range of bulk commodities, including chrome, manganese, coal, ferrochrome and fertilisers. With a centralised 24/7 control environment and real-time fleet visibility, RTG's operations are designed to support the reliability and safety required in complex bulk supply chains.
“We are extremely proud of these awards, but we see them as recognition of a collective effort,” says du Plessis. “Our people, customers, and industry partners have all played a role in the journey that has brought RTG to this point. We will continue building on the foundation Derick established, with the same commitment to innovation and responsible growth that has guided the business throughout its history.”
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