Additional Dar warehousing positions Impala for future growth

Increasing demand for raw materials in China as well as increasing demand for Chinese products in Africa is offering major opportunities to companies operating on the continent. “This combination offers a perfect position for any logistics operator,” said Clive Liversage, general manager of Impala Warehousing and Logistics, a global company specialising in the handling, transportation and storage of metals, minerals and coal. “There are challenges when it comes to dealing with the Far East market as entry is extremely difficult. Differences in language and culture must be overcome. But provide a good service at a competitive rate and you will have a loyal and trusted customer.” Exporting in the region of 20 000 tons of product to China and the Far East every month, the company is extremely positive about the market outlook for the region. “There is continued demand for commodities and this will remain our number one trade lane,” said Liversage. “We have invested heavily in Africa and have developed the infrastructure to provide world-class solutions to our customers.” More recently Impala secured additional warehousing space in Dar es Salaam and now has in the region of 16 000 sqm available. “We believe that Dar es Salaam is a fantastic gateway in and out of Central and Eastern Africa, which is why we are expanding our footprint in the city. We also continue to champion the links to and from the DRC and Zambia and have strategic partners to ensure that there is sufficient rail and road capacity on these routes,” he said. “We believe in positioning ourselves to provide China and the Far East with the quickest routes to and from Africa through the gateway facilities in Dar es Salaam and Beira.” INSERT ‘We believe that Dar es Salaam is a fantastic gateway in and out of Central and Eastern Africa.’ CAPTION Clive Liversage ... continued demand for commodities.