‘Loading for Harare every second day’

Business is growing steadily, says
Warren Jayes of Leo Shipping who
reports “a very good year”.
“Last year we moved
consolidations twice a week into
Harare, and this year we are loading
every second day with an average
of 120-150 full loads every month,”
he adds.
Leo Shipping specialises in
consolidations to Zimbabwe and
has offices at the border to ensure
efficient movement of goods into
the country, says Jayes, who has
been involved in the consolidations
industry for 12 years.
“The company is growing and
also serving clients in Zambia and
Democratic Republic of Congo,” he
added.
Border delays continue to pose a
major challenge, he says, with trucks
standing at the border for up to ten
days in some instances because
import duties no longer match the
original valuation. “Trucks don’t
leave until that matter is resolved,”
he adds.
“The only real problem we often
face is clearance at the border,
but when that works efficiently it
is easier. Efficient planning and
knowledge of customs requirements
on both sides of the border is what
makes the difference in ensuring
prompt turn-around of our trucks,”
adds Jayes.