SDV markets ‘total logistics’ solution for Zimbabwe

Logistics companies are
positioning themselves for the
expected resurgence of the
Zimbabwean economy.
“SDV bought the freight
forwarder AMI in Zimbabwe
in1999, and despite the
economic crisis in the
country, SDV has continued
to give full support to its local
and international clients,”
says John Deans, country
manager of SDV Zimbabwe.
“We are now on a very
aggressive marketing and
development campaign, and
with our strength in Africa
and worldwide, we are the
only forwarder covering all
facets of the total logistics
solution for importers and
exporters,”
Deans has moved to Harare
in order to develop SDV in
Zimbabwe in partnership
with local companies. This
after two years with SDV
in Zambia and seven years
as general manager of
SDV Malawi. He started
his career in South Africa,
accumulating eight years of
experience in Durban before
moving to Malawi.
With its headquarters in
Harare, SDV Zimbabwe has
a staff of ten. “Clients benefit
from the strength of the SDV
network in the region,” says
Deans.
SDV Zimbabwe is part of
the giant Bollore group.
The company handles
the export by road and rail
of chrome ore and related
products through the ports of
Beira, Maputo and Durban,
imports of breakbulk and
containerised fertilisers to all
destinations in Zimbabwe from
Beira, Maputo and Durban,
and exports and imports of
general cargo, both breakbulk
and containers.
“SDV Zimbabwe offers
customs clearing and a full
logistics solution covering
warehousing, road transport,
local distribution, and
airfreight,” he says.