Expert support for cargo recovery solutions. Rapid response through our emergency response solutions. Reliable environmental recovery services.
Expert support for cargo recovery solutions. Rapid response through our emergency response solutions. Reliable environmental recovery services.

Established in 2019, Load Shifting Services (LSS) is a specialised provider of 24/7 emergency response solutions and operational support for the logistics, transport, industrial, and environmental sectors.
Founded and owned by Ron Kaveer Rughoonan, LSS is headquartered in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, with an operational base in Durban. Our hands-on approach ensures that every project receives the attention, expertise, and oversight needed to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable results. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility, LSS provides professional solutions when businesses need them the most. Each project is personally overseen by the Director, ensuring that our high standards are consistently maintained from initial response through to completion.
Our Core Expertise
LSS specializes in providing rapid-response solutions for incidents and operational challenges across the logistics, transport, and industrial sectors.
Our expertise includes:
Cargo Recovery Solutions
Safe and efficient shifting, recovery, repacking, re-palletising, and restacking of goods in transit.
Spill Response & Environmental Clean-Up
Professional response to diesel, oil, and hazardous chemical spills, including containment, clean-up, rehabilitation, and compliant waste management through our environmental recovery services.
Dangerous Goods & Accident Scene Management
Specialist support during dangerous goods incidents and transport-related accidents, focusing on safety, compliance, and environmental protection.
Burnt Vehicle & Roadside Assistance
Reliable roadside support for trucking and transport companies, including assistance with immobilised, damaged, or burnt vehicles.
Our Specialist Services
Our comprehensive range of services enables us to provide an integrated response to various incidents and operational requirements, including:
Site Assessments & Health and Safety Compliance
Comprehensive site assessments and safety support to identify risks, protect personnel, and ensure operations comply with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Environmental Clean-Up & Rehabilitation
Professional clean-up, remediation, and rehabilitation services following spills, accidents, and other environmental incidents, emphasizing responsible environmental management.
Soil & Water Sampling
Collection of soil and water samples for laboratory analysis to identify and assess potential contamination, supporting informed environmental management and remediation decisions.
Load Re-Palletising, Shrink Wrapping & Restacking
Specialised cargo handling services to safely recover, re-palletise, secure, shrink wrap, and restack goods following load shifts, accidents, or transport-related incidents.
Load Weight Redistribution & Weighbridge Support
Professional redistribution of cargo weight to assist transport operators in achieving compliant axle and vehicle weights while improving load stability and road safety.
Vehicle Refuelling & Roadside Mechanical Support
Rapid-response refuelling and roadside mechanical assistance designed to minimise downtime, restore mobility, and keep transport operations moving.
Contaminated Waste Removal & Compliant Disposal
Safe removal, handling, transportation, and compliant disposal of contaminated materials in accordance with environmental and waste-management requirements.
Our Commitment
At LSS, we understand that incidents can occur unexpectedly and that every minute counts. Our role is to respond promptly with emergency response solutions, work safely, and provide practical solutions that minimise disruption while protecting people, property, cargo, and the environment.
Through specialist expertise, dedicated resources, and a commitment to professional service, LSS is equipped to respond when it matters most.
Operations for the Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and Howick routes are managed from our central base, where the main office is located. Drivers report to the base for shift changes, rest, and operational readiness, enabling the delivery of high-quality cargo recovery solutions and emergency response solutions. This ensures we meet operational standards and provide effective environmental recovery services.
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