New branch gears up for post-World Cup growth

A year since the opening of a new branch office in the port city, a hartrodt Durban is gearing up for further growth. ‘It’s been a year full of challenges,” says branch manager Marco Zachow. “The worldwide economic downturn severely affected not just our business, but business in general. Along with that we faced the challenges that come with opening a new branch office.” This did not stop the new office from finding its feet quickly, says Zachow, and it’s now all about continuing to grow its client base. “There are major opportunities for Durban and of course Richards Bay. We believe the future outlook is extremely positive with much development expected in the area after the World Cup, which will mean growth for companies like ours.” Zachow believes that the new King Shaka airport – which means more direct international flights – will add impetus to any growing business. “The only real challenge that we are facing at present is the ongoing port delays – something we hope will be permanently improved on into the future.”