Multi-modal company SA Inland Logistics is using its position on a rail link and near the Durban harbour to offer efficient transferability between road, rail and sea modes of transport. “We intend pursuing the rail market more aggressively in the next few months,” says SAIL’s Gerald Naidu. “Our strength and skills are in this field and our research has revealed that the industry needs new blood from an experienced team.” The expansion of rail transport routes in the company is viewed as a promising investment as it has provided the company with opportunities in accessing the overborder market. “We see major growth in the overborder market and have already commenced with some loads into Malawi and Zambia,” says Naidu. Another reason for expanding in rail is the current truck queues at the Durban Container Terminal. “This waiting period is costing the economy and end customers as transporters have to now factor in these delays when pricing their services – not to mention the increased risk of accidents.”
