Multi-skilling adds competitive edge
JOY ORLEK
THE CREATION of a ZA Trans Logistics brand in
Namibia through the purchase of TRT Shipping in
2005 was the first step in the company’s growth
strategy in the region.
In October last year the Namibian company
was integrated as a subsidiary of Barloworld
Logistics Africa as part of its vision to expand into
Africa.
And based on the success of the operation, a
stronger Namibian footprint is a clear focus.
Business has been buoyant, says Gauteng-based
operations director Paul Lawrence.
“Our export business largely revolves around
the granite and fish industries, while imports
include fish and a variety of general cargo
including spares and machinery.”
But in a market the size of Namibia, multiskilling
adds competitive advantage and ZA Trans
Namibia has made this its mission.
The company’s varied portfolio includes
international forwarding by sea and air, project
handling as well as ship’s agency.
“We focus on the handling of all non-liner
vessels, with specialist divisions targeting the
international fishing sector, research, off-shore
supply and general cargo vessels,” says Lawrence.
The company also gets involved in cold storage,
stevedoring, supply of fuel and lubricants, vessel
supplies and perishables commodity trading.
Based on the success of the Walvis Bay
operation, ZA Trans is looking at further expansion
in the region, says Lawrence, and this could involve
the opening of an office in Windhoek in the next
six months.
ZA Trans keen to extend its footprint in the region
10 Apr 2007 - by Staff reporter
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