Overview
Star International, formally operating as Pelcravia Enterprises trading as Star International, is a logistics and transport services company based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Its head office is located at 96 Willowvale Road, Willowvale. The company maintains regular working hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30, and can be contacted through its operations and marketing lines.
Services
Star International provides a wide range of logistics and freight solutions, including:
Freight forwarding (both sea and air)
Road transport and trucking
Rail transport
Customs clearing and brokerage
Warehousing and packaging services
Value-added logistics support, such as barcoding
Freight insurance for client shipments
Their services are designed to cover both local and international routes, either directly or through strategic partnerships.
Growth and Positioning
The company began with small-scale services and gradually expanded to cover consolidation, handling, trucking, warehousing, and freight insurance. It now claims a network of over 250 shippers and has a presence beyond Zimbabwe, with operations or representation in South Africa, Mozambique, and Hong Kong.
Star International positions itself as an affordable logistics provider, emphasizing integrity, transparency, and innovation.
Other Activities
Beyond logistics, the company has been linked to trading and export activities in commodities such as chrome and tobacco. It has also been described as involved in broader manufacturing and export operations, suggesting either multiple business divisions or a legacy in those areas.
Leadership
The Managing Director of Star International Zimbabwe is Molly Chinyama, who has a background in mining, supply, and transport services across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.