As part of an ongoing growth strategy, Easyclear has brought on board several new staff members at its Durban branch. According to sales manager Michael Henning, growing its team has been a core strategy which also includes extending its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal. This is despite ongoing economic uncertainty in the country. Henning told FTW that while the outlook for global trade was on a downward spiral, it was essential for the South African government to address issues such as the ongoing unrest on the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban if it did not want to lose cargo volumes to neighbouring ports such as Maputo. Commenting on current industry trends, Henning said with the reporting of conveyances and goods (RCG) back in the spotlight, the company offered full RCG reporting for the supply chain as part of its webbased Software as a Service (SAAS) product. Another development that will add value for its customers is Easyclear’s integration with a product offered by inspection company Global DFS enabling real time, automated booking for inspection capabilities. This, he said, would optimise the inspection process. “In the past agents who contracted third party inspection companies often had to wait days for the inspection report, inevitably delaying the consignment as a result. This process has been revolutionised with the introduction of technology – and now the integration prospects with software service providers,” said Henning. As a country we need to be cognisant of the fact that we could lose muchneeded trade to the Port of Maputo. – Michael Henning
