Bridge focuses on Malawi and Moz

A strong focus on its overborder consolidation service has paid dividends for the Bridge Shipping Group which saw 26% growth in the sector during the 2010- 2011 period, according to Shane Korsten, over-border consolidator for the Group. “This was in spite of the economic recession – and thanks to our continued efforts to service the market, the first quarter of 2012 has already shown further growth.” According to Korsten, the business unit is currently concentrating on strengthening its position in Malawi and Mozambique by offering increased frequency to these areas. It is also offering regular loads into Zimbabwe/Zambia on the Harare-Bulawayo and Lusaka-Copperbelt routes. “We have also invested time and energy in developing all these routes where we aim to substantially increase our market share. We are able to leverage the warehousing as well as logistics capacities and capabilities of the Bridge Shipping Group’s current cross-border operations and will enhance this growth with new employees as the business grows.” One of the biggest challenges facing the market, says Korsten, is the availability of reliable transportation companies. “Bridge does not compromise on quality and consistency and our current database of transporters is able to ensure that transit times are kept to a minimum. We have also kept price increases to a minimum and that translates into enhanced return on investment for our customers,” he added. “Bridge will continue to identify new opportunities within all of its spheres of operation,” says CEO Colin Emanuel. The development of the over-border consolidation division is part and parcel of this philosophy. Caption: Colin Emanuel ... identifying new opportunities.