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.