Border delays identified as major logistics challenge

AN INCREASING number of companies is expanding into Africa and turning to thirdparty logistics providers to manage their logistics activities when operating across borders. That’s according to the fourth CSIR logistics survey which examined a case study conducted on four Imperial Logistics operating companies – and a number of crossborder exporting challenges and remedies were identified. “All the companies used road transport as the main transport means,” said the report, “and border-post delays were identified as the main challenge to overcome. “Solutions proposed included standard electronic clearing systems; longer border-post operating hours; better trained personnel; and improved communication between key role players.”