Own fleet ensures control along full logistics chain

Maintaining control from loading point to final destination is a key element of Falcongate’s consolidation service offering. “We run a weekly containerised consol service to Malawi from our warehouse and depot in Anderbolt in Boksburg,” says managing director John Wheadon. With a fleet of some 120 trucks with tri-axle trailers, all fitted with satellite tracking, consolidations remain an important part of the Falcongate mix, says Wheadon. “What makes a difference is the fact that we do run our own fleet. Our system is of such a nature that we have full control of the cargo from the loading point to the final destination. That means we can manage the client’s cargo efficiently and effectively all the time.” The service usually loads on a Friday and departs first thing on a Saturday morning for Malawi. “Depending on the volume this can range from one truck a week to even more than four vehicles per week.”