Birkart adds warehousing capacity countrywide

ANNA COX BUSINESS HAS been brisk for Birkart Globistics which has gained valuable market share, says branch manager in Durban, George Le Merle. “The industry has become very competitive with constant challenges, but Birkart has developed a strong and progressive management team which reflects in its results,” he said. The company has a strong focus on the automotive, fashion and project cargo niches. “We are also taking on warehousing and distribution to meet the demands of the market. Our Johannesburg branch is currently increasing its warehouse space. The Port Elizabeth branch has recently acquired a new warehouse, and in Durban a warehouse is currently being built and should be ready by September,” he said. In terms of port operations, Le Merle believes there is a need for increased container terminal space and equipment to meet the growing volumes moving through the port as shipping lines increase their tonnage. “Business can be very good, provided we are able to keep up with the changes in the political, legislative and environmental climates ahead.”