Express cargo volumes on the rise

The express cargo sector continues to grow and expand as more and more clients realise and appreciate the benefit of a dedicated vehicle to move their cargo, says Quinton de Villiers of NGL Logistics. “Our volumes are continuing to increase as we are seeing more people seek the very dedicated service that we can offer with express cargo.” According to De Villiers, the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup possibly has a role to play in the dramatic increase in express cargo as many people don’t want to take a risk at present and not get their cargo. “We are finding our clients are preferring to use a dedicated express cargo vehicle than to rely on break bulk at the moment – just in case it does not get here, be it in time for the World Cup or because of the World Cup.” De Villiers believes there is a lot of opportunity for companies wanting to expand in the express cargo sector. “We have looked at improving our express cargo service in and around South Africa and are not focusing at present on cross border. This is a strategy that is working for us and we are very happy with the volumes we are getting.” The economic recovery of the country following the recession also has a role to play in the improvement of express cargo volumes, says De Villiers. “People are not necessarily holding back any more but are moving volumes again and that bodes well for the industry and the next few months.” Along with partner Mark Scott, the aim of the company is to continue to focus on express cargo in the next few months. “It is very important to us to offer the best possible service and as our volumes in this sector grow, so must our service delivery and offering.”