New Durban warehouse complex opens

Housed in a brand new 10 000-m2 office and warehouse complex in Jacobs, Durban, the logistics specialist, GAC Laser, has strengthened its presence in KwaZulu Natal, according to regional managing executive, Carol Holland. “This new centre will increase efficiency, improve customer service, and bring our logistics and freight forwarding operations together under one roof,” she told FTW. “Expanding in this important market enables us to meet the diverse needs of importers and exporters in the region with a comprehensive suite of logistics and global transportation services.” The complex is designed to handle GAC Laser’s needs in SA’s busiest port city – located within Zone 2 of the port and in close proximity to the M4, N2 and N3 freeways. With 14 container handling bays, the complex has undercover loading facilities for diverse commodities, and is able to handle up to superlink vehicles. It joins the company’s other specialist warehouse in Nandi Drive, offering a complementary service. The new facility provides the latest in warehouse management technology – with a system that uses barcode identification and offers customers instant access via the internet. Said Holland: “It’s all about meeting the customer’s needs. We are delighted that these new premises allow for various transit options for our Gauteng clients, as well as ensuring cost savings. “The warehouse caters for customer seasonality, and takes the risk out of the clients having their own functionality in this respect.”