Dramatic increase in perishables

BUILDING ON its foundations in the Eastern Cape, BLL South Africa (BLLSA) has grown from a one-man business in 2001 to a major logistics services provider with offices in all the major centres through its “core competence” in automotive logistics, says director Shane Gerber. The company’s first contract was for an export programme of one of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Shortly afterwards other business followed with citrus exports, ship’s agency clients and other miscellaneous exports, such as scrap metal. The company also has a joint venture with NYK Logistics. “We are very active in the perishable industry where we perform the logistics and customs clearing and forwarding for a number of fruit farmers. Our perishables department has experienced enormous growth this year with the acquisition of new clients and a very good citrus season resulting in dramatic increases in volume throughput,” says Gerber.