Moving anything from an envelope to oversized cargo

In its first year Windhoekbased ST Freight Services has established a global network capable of moving “anything from an envelope to oversized cargo,” says founder Stanley Thomas. He decided to start the Namibian-owned company after gaining 20 years’ experience in the logistics industry, which includes 12 years with Air Namibia Cargo where he worked his way up to the position of cargo head sales and marketing. ST Freight Services provides a range of services from overnight courier to warehousing and more complex logistical challenges. Shippers can follow the progress of their goods through an online track and trace system which, Thomas says, was developed in Namibia. All waybills are in the name of ST Freight Services. “The value we add to the client is that they are dealing Ondangwa. “We have negotiated special rates from the bigger and most reliable service providers and agencies, which we pass on to our clients,” he says. This allows the company to remain competitive in a market which is “rates driven,” he says. It has its own fleet of vehicles in Namibia to handle local door-to-door delivery and pick-up of courier parcels and smaller loads. Through its network it is able to move and store all types of cargo, including perishables and hazardous loads. “We service the whole Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, as well as door-to-door deliveries anywhere in the world,” says Thomas. INSERT & CAPTION We have negotiated special rates from the bigger and most reliable service providers which we pass on to our clients. – Stanley Thomas