Gearing up for expected opportunities

The Zimbabwean economy is showing strong signs of recovery and Safmarine – which has served this market for many years – says its focus is on helping its customers take advantage of the growing number of opportunities on offer. “Business is definitely looking up in Zimbabwe,” says Safmarine Zimbabwe country manager Andrew Kuster. We’ve seen positive growth on both imports – the likes of consumer goods and construction inputs – and exports which include commodities and agricultural products like tobacco. “To support this growth, and as a sign of our commitment to the market, we recently opened up a new corridor which links Harare to Maputo. This was done to provide the market with an alternative to the existing corridors to and from Beira and Durban.” Kuster says Safmarine is also considering other initiatives that will further enhance its product and service portfolio to the benefit of its customers. “For example, we’ve helped our mineral exporters reduce costs by providing them with a Beira and Maputo pack option. “We’ve been through some tough economic times together, but we’re excited about the future and intend playing a key role in growing Zimbabwe’s economy in partnership with our customers.”