Transfroup to add capacity in Newcastle

Transgroup Logistics will increase capacity in and out of the Newcom Rail Terminal, Newcastle, in the Natal Midlands by increasing its local truck f leet to meet growing demand in the region. “This will ensure a faster turnaround time and cut down delays for the local industries in the area,” said managing director Kerwin Naidoo. He told FTW that the industrial region, known for its steel, coal and chemical manufacturing, had also recently seen an inf lux of Taiwanese and Chinese textile factories. To fill a gap in the supply chain industry’s needs, Naidoo also recently established Transgroup Nationwide which offers shuttle services from King Shaka Airport in Durban to the Natal Midlands and vice versa. “These services include the transport of industry personnel and the delivery of small parcels,” said Naidoo. “Supply chain demands are increasingly complex and Transgroup keeps itself competitive and ensures long-term customer retention through ongoing development and f lexibility of its service offering,” he added. The black economic empowerment (BEE) company offers a comprehensive supply chain solution which includes road and rail transport and warehousing for abnormal, bulk and containerised cargo. “Our two decades of logistics experience dealing with intermodal inland transport enables us to help our customers move their goods in the most efficient and cost-effective way by optimising the best of both road and rail,” he said. “Accumulated knowledge and shared experience is an integral part of our success,” he noted. Port congestion, national strikes and derailments are among of the biggest challenges faced by the logistics industry, said Naidoo. “Transgroup manages these challenges through continuous feedback and effective client communication,” he said. He sees new opportunities for expanding the company’s African footprint as the continent is perceived globally as an emerging market. “We currently offer services into the southern African region, including Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo,” Naidoo said. INSERT & CAPTION Accumulated knowledge and experience is an integral part of our success. – Kerwin Naidoo