Now more than ever there is a
need for innovation as everincreasing
competition in the
freight industry makes it difficult
to maintain “true rates”, according
to branch manager of independent
groupage operator CFR Freight,
Liza Allan.
“With volumes off to a slow start
this year it has been important to
think out of the box,” she said. She
is however optimistic about growth
over the next six months.
She said a number of overseas
agents were expected to visit the
company’s Durban branch to touch
base with clients and promote new
services on offer.
And while Allan has seen a trend
of more and more clients packing
their own FCL and groupage
containers, she believes this is a good
thing.
“We are still able to assist our
clients with overflow and packing
locally and internationally thanks
to a great agency network, The
WorldWideAlliance. At the
same time we are also able to sell
additional services now that we
have our ZacPak CFS and transport
divisions.”
She said CFR Freight Durban and
Johannesburg had also launched
an overnight transport service with
a 24-hour turnaround time to its
clients.
“Durban is the only branch
currently handling over-border cargo
to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland,
Malawi and Botswana.”
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With volumes off to a slow
start this year it has been
important to think out of
the box.
– Liza Allan
