J&J Transport has invested heavily in capacity to handle bulk loose cargo in its Zimbabwe operations. According to Vikram Singh, the company’s general manager in Zimbabwe, there has been some demand for the export of minerals – in particular chrome ores, concentrates and ferrochrome. “Import cargo is depressed due to the prevailing economic issues in the country,” he said. “We are, however, seeing export volumes in the mining sector, hence the decision to invest in our capacity to handle bulk loose cargo.” He said further investment was under discussion, but details were still being kept under wraps. “We are seeing the emergence of various minerals in the country which will in turn be beneficial for the transport and logistics industry as a whole,” he said. According to Singh, delivering bespoke solutions to exporters remains an imperative. “It is all about crafting logistics solutions that provide efficiencies and cost savings,” he said. For J&J Transport this included its allied warehousing and logistics companies in Mozambique. “Ultimately, a tailored end-to-end solution can and will precipitate real cost benefit,” he said.
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There has been some demand for the export of minerals. – Vikram Singh
