Durban office pays dividends for M&B

ANNA COX
FORESEEING THE huge potential in the Durban
market, M&B Transport Services opened a new
branch in Redhill in March this year.
According to branch manager Tim Comet, it’s
ideally located, close to all amenities, including
the harbour. “The company can now offer clients
a complete transport solution from Durban
and Johannesburg to Swaziland, Botswana and
Lesotho,” he said.
To accommodate the increase in freight
volumes, M&B has acquired four new, speciallydesigned
horse and trailers to accommodate
every possible load.
Branch manager Tim Comet, who
has extensive experience in cross border
transportation, is more than satisfied with
growth so far. “Within three months of
operation, the response from Durban-based
clients has been overwhelming,” he said.
“Cross-border distribution is dependent
on efficient service, and the recent national
strike by public sector employees was a major
challenge in the shipping industry,” he said.
With hubs in Swaziland, Johannesburg and
now Durban, M&B is strategically ensuring that
it has a clear physical presence in the market, he
added. “Our aim is to offer clients an exemplary
service at competitive rates.”
With the growth of the Durban branch, M&B
Transport Services will be looking at expanding
to Botswana to ensure an overall hassle-free
transport solution.