Systems in place since
August to handle the new
legislation for hazardous materials
SHRINKING VOLUMES and increased competition are forcing warehouse operators to add value to their product offering.
Confreight Containers Transvaal (CCT) has risen to the challenge and recently introduced a daily Superlink service to Port Elizabeth from Mondays to Fridays.
The service also operates to Cape Town, via Port Elizabeth, every 48 hours.
It's run in conjunction with Logistical Supply Incorporated in Port Elizabeth, which also offers warehousing facilities, says CCT managing director Stuart Scott.
While CCT is a licensed South African Association of Freight Forwarders agent, it operates as an independent warehouse and is SABS 9002 certificated.
According to Scott, warehousing volumes, especially groupage, are down largely because of the rand/dollar exchange rate and lots of competition in the market.
"Pricing is also down because we are being squeezed," he said.
"There has however been an increase in demand for exports to the SADC countries in recent months where there appears to be lots of development taking place."
CCT has been in operation since 1990 and handles, warehouses and distributes all types of goods except highly toxic materials.
It was the forerunner in handling hazardous materials, said Scott. "We have had our systems in place since August to handle the new legislation for hazardous materials.
"Our staff is well-trained and conversant with the new laws." CCT offers 3800 m2 of warehousing space and can tailor-make any package to suit customer needs, he added.
The company offers a photo service whereby a digital photo of every consignment is e-mailed to the customer.
"This serves a dual purpose - it give clients peace of mind and protects us against claims. Clients also receive daily reports based on information received from Spoornet," he said.
