IDC adds rail component to service offering

SMS technology keeps customers informed THE RECENT purchase of International Delivery Company by Southern Africa Transport Investments (SATI), a subsidiary of the AP Møller Maersk-Group, has added a new dimension to its service offering, says IDC managing director Clifford Blackburn. “Newly appointed sales manager Candice Stafford can now sell not only road but rail as well,” says Blackburn. “Our sister company Roadwing offers this service and has been doing so for many years. Roadwing specialises in the local cartage market, making sure your railed container is delivered on time every time. Logistically we can handle your shipment from cradle to grave, no matter the mode of transport you choose'’ he said. “And over the past few months IDC has implemented new ways of keeping the customer informed by making use of SMS technology,” he added. Single contract “It has also changed the way it operates by introducing a single point of contact for its imports.” Braam Viljoen, previously of Roadwing, and new appointee Glenn Aucamp, who worked for a large transporter, will look after the specialised reefer business and exports.  “The depot infrastructure also allows us to store, stage and manage your cargo,” says Blackburn. “We have embarked on project work where we will take over your transport and take responsibility for the entire logistics chain.” IDC manages and operates its own equipment, without the need to sub contract, which ensures that cargo is transported in a safe secure environment, he added.  “Road transport has changed over the past few years, with the lines being stricter on the control of their equipment. IDC’s state of the art computer programme ensures that you do not have to monitor and manage your cargo once it arrives at the port, it does it for you.”  IDC operates out of the major centres of Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.