Turners and BDP join forces to provide global logistics package

Creating a partnership where there is synergy and a common goal is what makes the difference in the recently announced association between Turners Shipping and BDP International. According to Conrad Cochrane-Murray, managing director of Turners Shipping, it has been a partnership in the making for the past two years. “BDP International is a very good fit for Turner. Not only do we have similar clients, but also share the same goals and vision for our business.” Having cut its teeth in the freight forwarding industry, Turners Shipping is set on becoming a global logistics provider, a move the company believes can be achieved with the help of the international company BDP International. “We want to be able to provide our customers with an overall logistics solution rather than just a freight forwarding service. In this regard BDP International brings extensive knowledge and experience to the table,” says Cochrane- Murray. “Their extensive international network can only benefit our clients, while their IT systems will no doubt give us a competitive advantage.” Anton Harjung, managing director Central and Eastern Europe for BDP International, says the importance of IT systems cannot be under-estimated. “These systems must however be able to give the customer more and that is what our system does. It goes beyond tracking and tracing, while it is also proactive. The system ensures a fast and efficient service giving the customer a competitive advantage.” Visiting the country in November from his base in Germany, Harjung said cementing the Turners Shipping and BDP International relationship was critical to ensure a smooth transformation. “This is about developing effective trade lanes to and from South Africa,” he said. “Our vision is to give our clients a service that is superior and we believe that is possible through this partnership, as the two companies share the same goals and have a definite synergy.”