DGI offers door-to-door service for dangerous goods

FOUR MONTHS since its launch in South Africa, East Rand-based DGI (Dangerous Goods International) is finding growing interest in its specialist door-to-door service for all classes of dangerous goods. Headed up by station manager Chris Duigan, the company believes that its expertise and network provide an all-encompassing solution not offered by anyone else in the market. “We see Africa as a huge growth area, and the Johannesburg branch was set up as a gateway into sub-Saharan Africa,” he said. The London-based company has a comprehensive network with hubs in London, Brussels, Sydney and Bahrain. Regional hubs in Hong Kong and Miami will follow the Johannesburg operation shortly. “DGI offers a door-to-door service for dangerous goods that matches the transit time one would find for normal freight,” says Duigan. “All our staff are IATA-qualified in dangerous goods and we do our own packing and DG paperwork which eliminates the delays one encounters using a packing company.” Duigan is an ex-South Africa who was based at the company’s London headquarters for four years before relocating to Johannesburg to head up the local operation.