Efficient preclearance facilitates movement of hazchem cargo

The banning of chrome ore
exports from Zimbabwe and
the knock-on effect of the
global recession were among
the main factors that slowed
the market for a number of
cargo clearing companies at
the beginning of 2011 – and
increased risk levels within
businesses.
According to clearing firm
Linked Logistics, the tough
start to the year was only
temporary, as things seemed
to be steadily on the incline
towards the end of the year.
The company specialises
in efficient clearing for the
transport of hazardous cargo.
According to Julie
Langlois, marketing
director, ensuring that all
documentation is correct
is the most challenging
factor when managing risk:
“Obtaining clear and concise
information from clients,
ensuring that communication
is honest and efficient
and that systems support
the whole – including the
supplier, transporter and
importer – all contribute to
the challenges faced.”
In the meantime, Linked
Logistics remains “quietly
confident” for the year ahead.
“We have been assisting
with the movement of
hazchem cargo and our quick
and efficient pre-clearing
systems have been the key to
the success of the movement
of this type of product,” said
Langlois.
“We hope that this
continues to grow and
that it boosts the trade
between Zimbabwe and
South Africa.”