We need to keep highlighting the importance of efficient border crossings and collaboration among various stakeholders as these are crucial to streamlining processes in the cross-border road freight industry.
So says Natasha Lawrence-Ramiah, ocean and road freight branch manager at SACO CFR in Johannesburg.
And, she says, exploring the potential benefits of digitalisation and technology adoption will significantly enhance operational efficiencies.
Speaking to Freight News, Lawrence-Ramiah mentions several challenges impacting the movement of cargo across borders.
Nevertheless, she remains optimistic about the future of cross-border road freight in South Africa.
“The ongoing growth in cross-border volumes has propelled the growth of our road freight department as we continue to work towards improving efficiency and profitability,” she says.
“One of the critical factors that has driven this growth is the ongoing focus and support from overseas agents for our local road freight product.
Also, as the country’s economy continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for the transportation of goods across borders.
- Read the full article in our Freight Features edition focusing on "Cross-Border" cargo.
