CFR launches overnight Durban-Jo’burg service

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.” INSERT & CAPTION With volumes off to a slow start this year it has been important to think out of the box. – Liza Allan