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.