Swift Freight joins forces with DSV

The acquisition of Zambiabased Swift Freight by the global DSV group to form DSV Swift Freight provides Zambian importers and exporters with a bigger network and expands the range of services available in Zambia and neighbouring countries, says Zambia manager Vishal Joshi. DSV acquired full ownership of the Swift group of companies on July 1 this year. “For the past nearly two years DSV has gained a lot of experience in the African transport market. So far we like what we see, and that is why we have taken this step to increase our focus and commitment in Africa even more,” said Jens Bjorn Andersen, DSV Group CEO, when announcing the purchase. DSV, which has been represented in the Zambian market for the past 20 years, has its own offices in 75 countries on six continents. Its African network covers South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, DR Congo, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Morocco and Egypt, according to the company. “The formation of DSV Swift gives us the opportunity to help our clients move cargo more efficiently through the rest of Africa and the world,” says Joshi. DSV has specialised road, air and sea divisions. It handles more than 700 000 TEUs of sea freight and 250 000 tons of air freight a year, according to the company, New services being offered in the Zambian market through DSV Swift include the handling of project cargo through DSV Solutions. “DSV Swift is now able to offer turnkey deliveries from any origin to any destination for clients in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo,” says Joshi. INSERT & CAPTION We’re now able to offer turnkey deliveries from any origin to any destination for clients in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. – Vishal Joshi