Multi-service distribution centre processes 4.5m kg a month

Processing 4.5 million
kilograms of freight is all in
a month’s work for the FP
du Toit distribution centre
in Windhoek – Namibia’s
biggest.
Run on a multi-disciplinary
information system that is
fully visible to customers,
it processes around 16 000
waybills and consignments
a month, says Manie du
Toit, commercial manager
responsible for ProParcel and
Jet.X.
The centre serves as a hub
for Namibia and integrates
the services offered by FP du
Toit’s three divisions, which
include FP du Toit Transport.
According to Du Toit,
clients are benefiting from the
Jet.X systems.
The track and trace system
works seamlessly across all
three services offered by the
company and all delivery
documentation is handled
electronically in order to keep
clients updated in real time of
the whereabouts of their cargo
through a web interface.
Management is moved
between Jet.X and ProParcel
in order to ensure that there
is common understanding of
the two related and integrated
businesses.
Integration also allows the
company to react quickly for
emergency shipments. For
example, mine spares – which
were being transported on one
of the slower services – can be
switched to the priority courier
service if there is a breakdown.
“Mines can’t wait,” says
Du Toit.