The Independent Beira Logistics Terminals and Services (IBLTS) terminal is set to expand in order to accommodate a wider range of high-value cargo, according to general manager Neil Stals, who took over the position at the beginning of September. A three-hectare parcel of land adjacent to the existing facility on the road to Zimbabwe has been acquired, and two new warehouses will be built. With the new investment, IBLTS will be able to handle items such as fast-moving consumer goods (now also known as “Consumer Packaged Goods”) and agricultural chemicals. IBLTS is ideal for high-value cargo because of the security and systems in the facility, says Beira Logistics Terminals general manager Jonathan Middleton. “Neil, who has worked for the likes of UTi, Bolloré and DHL, brings a new energy and approach to IBLTS, which will enable us to cater for a broader range of customers,” he says. Stals joined IBLTS from the Imperial Logistics Africa division where he was country manager for Ghana. He told FTW that his vision for IBLTS was to “realise the tremendous potential of the Beira Corridor by providing integrated warehouse and logistics services that consistently met and exceeded its clients’ expectations. “We don’t just sell or implement, we build, execute and deliver. In short, we customise our solutions based on clients’ needs to suit various verticals in one multi-user facility.”
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We customise our solutions based on clients’ needs. – Neil Stals
