Maputo road operator plans rewards campaign

Adding weekly frequencies to and from Maputo in Mozambique is the immediate goal of Panthera Express. The privately owned courier company dedicated to the transportation of documents, small and large parcels as well as bulk consignments, operates by road between South Africa and Mozambique. According to director Sandro Seresi, growing the business is a priority. “The economic downturn has not gone unnoticed in our industry. We have however, thanks to the affordability of our prices and because we transport goods by road, managed to remain stable and in some instances see an increase in customers compared to last year.” Seresi says increasing the customer base to see a daily road courier service between South Africa and Mozambique is his ultimate goal. “Getting new customers in these difficult economic times is tough, but we have increased our marketing in Mozambique and are in the throes of planning a rewards campaign for customers who spend over and above a certain amount of money with us.” Panthera Express offers a door-to-door service between the cities of Johannesburg, Maputo and Beira in less than 24 hours. “Punctuality and speed are two key aspects of our service,” says Seresi, a feat made easier as the company shares office space with the Mozambique Customs in Maputo. “Our warehouse premises in Maputo are on the same site as customs and this allows for a very fast service,” says Seresi, as customs is always on hand to clear goods on arrival in the country. He believes the continued commitment of the company to ensure a quick turn around time for goods transported as well as ensuring the safety and security of these packages are priorities.