Efforts to streamline cargo transit at border checkpoints are gaining momentum as experts and policymakers aim to ease bottlenecks and improve trade efficiency, especially with increasing cross-border volumes.
According to Paul Cunliffe, managing director of 4PL Africa, border delays are eliminated if focus is placed on pre-clearance before cargo leaves.
"This results in quicker transit times, better planning for receiving customers, no demurrage expenses, and improved relationships between customers and service providers."
He emphasised that since the transportation industry is inherently risky and challenging, it's crucial to streamline the supply chain and improve efficiency at border posts to enhance operations significantly. "Efficient suppliers have opportunities," he explained to Freight News.
"Without efficiency, the odds are against you, especially in cross-border operations."
- Read the full article in our Freight Features edition on "Cross-border" cargo.
