In order to meet the growing
demand for warehousing space,
Transworld Cargo has developed
its logistics facility opposite the
port of Walvis Bay, according to
Frank Gschwender, who heads
up business development for
Windhoekbased
Transworld
Cargo.
The facility
has more than
14 000 sqm of
storage space,
of which 2 000
sqm is under
roof, including
a bonded
facility.
Transworld provides
destuffing and container loading
services at the facility with an
experienced staff of more than
30, he says.
The company is one of the
pioneers in the development
of the Walvis Bay Corridors,
including the Trans Caprivi
corridor which serves Zambia
and neighbouring states, says
Gschwender.
“This process started 10 years
ago and is producing ample
opportunities
for Zambia and
Namibia alike.
The Walvis Bay-
Zambia route
still offers fast
transit times,
minimal crossborder
delays
and high security
standards,” says
Gschwender.
Transworld
provides sea, air and road
freight, as well as warehousing
and distribution services in
Namibia, Botswana and South
Africa.
“Our strongest cross-border
operations are along the Trans
Caprivi Corridor in and out of
Zambia and the DRC,” he says.
Export cargo is made
up mainly of mining
commodities from the
Copperbelt, with imports
comprising a mix of mining
and agricultural equipment, as
well as chemicals for the mining
industry.
The freight is carried on
Transworld Cargo’s own f leet, as
well as selected Namibian subcontractors
in order to provide
the necessary f lexibility to meet
demand, he says.
INSERT & CAPTION
The Walvis Bay-Zambia
route offers fast transit
times, minimal cross-border
delays and high security
standards.
– Frank Gschwender
CAPTION
The Transworld Container yard in Walvis Bay.
