The extra muscle added through its acquisition in 2008 by the multi-national Bollore Africa Logistics has seen SAEL fast becoming an Africa specialist, according to the company’s Durbanbased less-than container load (LCL) groupage specialist, Anna Gey van Pittius. “It gives us an edge over our competitors,” she told FTW, “as we now form part of the most extensive integrated network in Africa.” “Our focus is on Africa for LCL, road and air freight, as we see huge growth potential even in these tough times.” The group’s African interests spread a web of service outlets spanning the entire continent. Said Van Pittius: “We have the facilities to service almost every African country – with over 40 offices and over 2 000 employees across the continent.” The areas of rapid growth include Angola, Zambia/ DRC and Madagascar, and the same growth spiral is expected in Zimbabwe – once the political situation stabilises and the rebuilding of the country begins. “SAEL is a market leader in LCL imports,” Van Pittius added, “and, for the past two years, we have taken our exports to a new level. “With our ocean services covering East and West Africa and using our corridor approach to service the landlocked countries, SAEL is fast becoming the Africa specialist. “Through our systemised border processes and road bond facility we are able to offer a full door-todoor service.”
