Sigronov adds express DRC groupage service

Cross-border roadfreight specialist Sibronov has embarked on an expansion and diversification drive that will see new services and facilities introduced into its portfolio. Launched 11 years ago, the company has until now focused purely on overborder road transport, with airfreight and seafreight needs subcontracted to its sister company. It has now upped its game and in addition to roadfreight to the DRC, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique, it is offering a consolidation service into the DRC with clearing included. “We’re marketing it as an express service to Kasumbalesa – which takes three to four days – and we’re using our own dedicated clearing agent to expedite shipments and smooth the process,” director Marcel Nowak told FTW. “Down the line we will be setting up a warehouse facility in Lubumbashi – hopefully bonded – so that goods can go straight from the border to the warehouse for distribution to final destination,” he said. Having operated in the complex DRC market for many years, Nowak believes he has the understanding and experience to add value. The company will be using 4-, 8- and 12-ton trucks – branded with the Sibronov logo – and operated by owner drivers. Nowak, who has notched up considerable experience in the logistics industry – both as a shipper in the grain division of Glencor in the 90s and as a service provider – believes he has a strong value proposition to offer, particularly in the market for smaller loads. The company has in addition set up a separate supply chain division. “Procurement has always been a part of the plan and we’re now geared up to offer this additional service to new and existing clients.” Sibronov will shortly move into a new 368-sqm warehouse facility in Kya Sands providing clients with what he believes is a holistic supply chain solution. INSERT & CAPTION Down the line we will be setting up a warehouse facility in Lubumbashi. – Marcel Nowak