Buoyant market drives up demand in Zambia

BUOYANT MARKETS in Zambia and Mozambique are driving up demand for perishable foodstuffs, creating opportunities for exporters and transport providers alike, says Transit Freight Coordinators MD Robbie Forbes. Employment opportunities bring income that translates into buying power, and this means higher demand for a larger variety of foodstuffs, says Forbes. His company is involved in the transport of goods for the likes of Shoprite and Spar into a number of African states. It exports 2000 tons a month of perishable foodstuffs from South Africa, he said. Transit’s freight requirements are subcontracted to 60 dedicated operators. All are equipped with 24-hour real-time tracking, while the freight compartment temperatures are historically recorded for the duration of the journey.