Border post offices on the planning boards

Growing its cross-border

portfolio is a key strategy for

One Take Logistics, according to

its operations manager Preston

Pillay.

“We plan to open offices at

several borders to create an

environment where we can take

total control of the entire process,

ensuring a more efficient and

cost-effective service,” he told

FTW.

He said with cross-border

volumes on the increase, efficiency

and competitive pricing would

play a more significant role in the

future.

And while the outlook for crossborder

trade is positive, Pillay

believes that all stakeholders need

to join forces to address non-tariff

barriers.

These range from unnecessary

delays and stops at border posts

to high tariffs, slow and costly

customs procedures and the lack

of infrastructure.