Logistics operator predicts sector recovery

Despite a global slump in
the oil and gas market, M&S
Logistics expects to see a
recovery soon.
“The current crude oil
trading prices have had
an impact on the overall
market but we still see a
lot of opportunity and
are very involved in
major projects in West
and East Africa,”
said company
MD, Kreason
Pillay.
He told
FTW that
up to 30%
of the
company’s
business
globally
was
dedicated
to the oil
and gas
industry.
“We
therefore have
extensive regional and global
experience in identifying
the opportunities and
managing the unique logistics
challenges around the
movement of oil and
gas products. This
gives us a competitive
edge in winning new
business,” said Pillay.
Oil and gas logistics
in Africa presents
its own unique
challenges –
ranging from
poor roads, vessel delays and
delays at Customs to major
infrastructural backlogs in
certain regions. “But because
of our experience on the
continent, we are able to
find innovative solutions to
these challenges and we are
well known for our on-theground
knowledge and
service,” Pillay said.
He added that M&S
Logstics’ global presence – in
the Americas, Europe, Africa,
the Middle East and India
– also meant
that it could
directly service
international
clients
wanting a
logistics
solution into
the continent.
“Having
that global
presence and
back-up makes
the difference.”
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Because of our
experience on
the continent, we
are able to find
innovative solutions.
– Kreason Pillay