New CML owners upbeat about growth

Following the retirement of the wellknown founder Jim McIntyre, CML Zambia says it is moving forward. Its new owners, who are long serving, senior management staff both in Zambia and the UK, say they are determined to build on its well established reputation, as a leader in the marketplace. With its head office in Ndola, CMLZ has a network of 13 offices throughout Zambia and is strengthened by the support from the UK office and a global network of dedicated agents. “Having its Zambian head office on the Copperbelt benefits both the mines and CMLZ,” says Ethan Siwale, CMLZ’s operations director. “The mines find it easier to do business more efficiently, dealing directly with the management of their logistics supplier.” CML has bonded warehousing in Ndola, which is used to store both chemical imports and exports of copper, manganese and cobalt. “Chemicals sourced from overseas are imported through Walvis Bay and the trucks are loaded with copper blister for the return run. This ensures that the cost of using Walvis Bay remains competitive with other ports in the region for the client,” he told FTW. As a result Walvis Bay has become increasingly competitive for import and export shipments, said Siwale. CML continues to use Beira, Dar Es Salaam and Durban as entry and exit points for Zambian-produced or destined goods.