Zim adds specialised equipment

Responding to increased demand for specialised equipment in 2013, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services South Africa has introduced additional 40-foot flat racks and open-top containers to support its clients’ project cargo requirements for 2014, says company managing director, Slava Liskovich. He says West Africa is currently the shipping line’s busiest trade route for project cargo from South Africa and that the company is exploring the introduction of a service from Cape Town to the region in the “near future”. “We have a strong West African network with direct shipments to Apapa, Tin Can Island, Tema and Cotonou ports,” Liskovich notes, adding that ZIM has been involved in numerous project cargo activities to West Africa. These include the movement of heavy-duty machines for the mining sector, trucks and trailers for structural and road development, tractors for farming, boats for fishing, tanktainers for the chemical industry and converted containers for make-shift offices and schools. “Some of the most interesting project activities have ranged from providing containerised schools and homes for the underprivileged to transporting oversized machinery, equipment, boats and aircraft,” says Liskovich, commenting that in one case the line shipped an entire power plant. He adds: “We treat each and every request uniquely and give it the attention it deserves to make it successful. We always offer a specialised, hands-on service from start to end to support our clients’ needs.” INSERT & CAPATION We have a strong West African network. – Slava Liskovich