Cross-border household transfers keep Transwide on its toes

EXPANDING international and African business, diplomatic and aid links between Namibia and the rest of the world are behind the growth of Transwide Freight, according to founder and managing director Pooven Moodley. Transwide, which has offices in Windhoek and Walvis Bay, offers specialist services for the handling of cross-border household transfers. “We have our own teams of packers and handle the whole move, including customs clearing, delivery and unpacking at the destination,” says Moodley. The company also handles the transfer of government officials and teachers within Namibia. While Transwide is a member of the World Cargo Alliance and an international network of associates, Moodley says the business has grown to the point where he is looking for more formal partnerships. “In order to sustain the growth and realise the potential of the business, I am looking for partners,” he says. Transwide has long-term contracts with a number of aid agencies, as well as Namibian government departments. It provides a full customs clearing, forwarding and warehousing service in addition to the household transfers. “At the moment we do little marketing as we are kept busy by people contacting us. This provides a good platform for growth,” he says.