Ships; agency continues investing in trucks

Adaptability and the ability to fill market gaps ensures that logistics companies in Zimbabwe keep freight moving. “We are one of the only ships’ agents in the region operating our own transport fleet,” says Alro Shipping sales and marketing executive Bruce Jamera. Sister company Alro Transport has increased its fleet of truck tractors to over 80 in order to provide greater support and flexibility. Alro Shipping is the Zimbabwean agent for MOL Mitsui Lines and Ignazio Messina Lines. It supports the full logistics chain, including clearing and forwarding. “We are able to provide a seamless and cost-effective service, because we cover the full logistics value chain in-house,” he says. CAPTION Alro Shipping’s Bruce Jamera and Rob Follett-Smith … supporting the full logistics chain.