Logistics and finance combo fuels auto investment

Investment into new manufacturing facilities for the auto industry have been streamlined into a single package by combining the financial and logistics components through Sasfin Commercial Solutions. Through strategic acquisitions, Sasfin is now able to offer support in obtaining funding through dti incentives, insurance, clearing and freight forwarding, forex, export VAT compliance and customs audits, rebate administration and duty recoveries, according to Tamica Ching, sales and marketing director at Sasfin Premier Logistics. The components of the package cover the full lifecycle of a project, from financing and set-up to the delivery of the finished products out of the factory. A strong partner in freight forwarding and customs clearing provides a vital edge in the highly competitive automotive global marketplace, she says. “Sasfin provides specialist expertise in freight management to ensure optimal planning, costing, routing and control of imports and exports.” Security and risk management are key elements when moving high-value and fast-moving automotive components and spares, she says. The company works with global partner Hecny Transportation in order to reduce the risks. Working in partnership with the other divisions, Sasfin Premier Logistics is able to support the complete project, from conception and costing through the construction of the plant, and the importation of raw materials to the delivery of the finished components. Warehousing can be provided for both inputs and outputs. While it is able to offer the full range of services, Sasfin is happy to work with the existing suppliers, she says. “The client can choose which of the Sasfin services they require.” Sasfin Premier Logistics was formed after the acquisition of Premier Freight by the financial group. It has over 35 years’ experience in international freight forwarding, customs clearing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics management. CAPTION Tamica Ching … Package covers the full life-cycle of a project.’