Manica establishes Zambian forwarding division

Manica Zambia has established
a forwarding division in order
to meet demand in the fast-growing
Zambian economy.
“We are seeing strong growth
already in the forwarding division
after opening it in December 2012,”
says Marlon Nkhata, regional
manager north of Manica Zambia.
Having its own forwarding
division is enabling Manica
Zambia to leverage its financial
strength and regional network. The
company is able to cover the bonds
for high-value cargo transiting
through neighbouring countries
into Zambia, as well as export
loads.
It also has the facilities and
expertise to support the expansion
of the Zambian agricultural sector.
“We are bringing in large
quantities of agricultural equipment
and supplies for the eastern and
central provinces,” he says.
Manica Zambia handles exports
from Zambia into the rest of Africa
for the World Food Programme.
Having a strong base in Walvis
Bay through Manica Namibia
enables Manica Zambia to optimise
the use of the corridor for imports
and exports, he said.
“The country is strategically
positioned. It is politically stable,
and its economy is growing,” he
says.
In response to the growth
Manica Zambia is expanding its
services in Kitwe, Chingola and
Solwezi.