Premier offers financing and risk solutions

RAY SMUTS PREMIER Freight Cape Town, a force since around the advent of containerisation in South Africa since the 1970s, is constantly in pursuit of innovations to further satisfy a loyal client base. Currently under the looking glass, says branch manager Daniel Kinghorn, is an airport de-grouping arrangement, similar to Premier’s Johannesburg facility, to further enhance client service. Staffed by a complement of 21 working from two premises, Kinghorn explains the city centre operation concentrates on seafreight, whereas the Epping 2 outlet has as its focus airfreight and transport logistics, with a state-of-the art warehousing facility and its own delivery fleet. “Premier Freight’s forwarding arm, Hecny Transportation, ensures all clients in South Africa enjoy the benefits of a truly global operation,” he said. “Electronic data interchange is used extensively in all aspects of freight management, resulting in speedy document flow and greater precision.” Working in concert with major shareholder Sasfin Bank, the company not only structures global transportation and logistics options but offers a full range of financing facilities and risk management solutions.