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.”