Global logistics company
Leschaco – with its
headquarters in Bremen, Germany
– is celebrating its 30th year in
Gauteng with a strong growth
outlook, despite current national and
global economic challenges.
“Following a major restructuring
process in 2012, we are pleased
to say that we have achieved 15%
growth in the 2014/2015 financial
year, with a projected growth of
6% for the 2015/2016 period,” said
Leschaco COO Oliver Oestreich,
adding that this positive projection
was subject to several unforeseen
factors, including a volatile economy.
“But so far 2015 is going very well, so
we are positive and happy to be back
on track after our restructuring.”
He commented that challenges
such as increased competition –
especially from larger players who
have better liquidity – could be
overcome by ensuring a consistently
good service and building strong
relationships. “Furthermore,
Europe’s economy is getting stronger
and the fact that we have a powerful
foothold on the continent counts in
our favour,” added Oestreich.
Jörg Conrad, CEO of the ownermanaged
company, said that there
was a lot of investment in the
automotive sector in Gauteng –
particularly from Europe – which
provided good opportunities for
growth, including in the chemicals
sector. “A lot of chemicals are used
in the manufacturing of cars as well,
which has further boosted demand.”
Leschaco’s strategic location in
Gauteng – the gateway business
hub of sub-Saharan Africa,
according to Conrad – also allows
the company to take advantage of
opportunities further into Africa.
“There is increasing demand for
logistics services into West Africa,
especially for mobile and electronics
products,” he said.
Managing director of Leschaco
South Africa, Marklin Naidoo,
added that the company would
further boost its growth by
introducing a full logistics service
– from storage and warehousing
to distribution. “There has been
increasing demand for that and we
are prioritising the development of
this,” he said.
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Positive growth ahead … Oliver Oestreich; Marklin Naidoo
and Jörg Conrad.
Photo: Shannon Van Zyl
Logistics company celebrates 30 years in SA
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