Dramatic increase in Zimbabwe groupage cargo

Volumes of groupage cargo have increased dramatically over the past two years with several services having to be expanded to address demand. According to Warren Jayes, managing director of Leo Shipping, consolidations have become an important part of the mix and as volumes have increased, so have the services. “We are now, for example, running a consolidation truck to Zimbabwe every two days. Many Zimbabwe importers have reduced volumes and are importing what is needed immediately rather than spending on longterm storage volumes. This has resulted in smaller parcels far more regularly.” While this is currently the company’s only consolidation destination, volumes are growing monthly. “It is important to keep up with the demand and not keep anybody waiting for the despatch of their cargoes,” says Jayes. “Border delays, however, remain a problem and it is imperative to ensure that confirmation of Zimbabwe import duties is in place for whatever is loaded on our trucks.” He says customers are now, more than ever, looking for prompt service without long delays and speedy turnaround of cargo is imperative.