Effective 1 February 2021, Imperial acquired 60% of eCommerce logistics business, ParcelNinja. ParcelNinja offers an outsourced warehousing and fulfilment business to South African online shops, using its custom-developed best-of-breed warehouse system and fulfilment network to ensure that clients benefit from scalable infrastructure and an innovative costing model. “Imperial’s purpose is […]
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Disruption and resiliency the new norm for supply chains
Humanitarian crises will always have significant implications for businesses. Covid-19 has put pressure on economic growth, causing a massive slowdown in world trade and disruptions across global supply chains. What is more, companies that built markets on the back of an integrated global trade network have felt the vulnerabilities that […]
Bridgestone commercial unit keep essential logistics ticking
While Bridgestone South Africa’s (BSSA) consumer-facing retail business, as well as its manufacturing facilities have suspended their operations during the National Lockdown, the company’s small, medial and large (SML) commercial unit continues to support key industrial customers to ensure essential food and medical supplies are delivered on time around the […]
Road Freight Association urges government to Open Up the Supply Chain and All Sectors to Minimise Extensive Job Losses and Prevent Further Economic Decline
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is urging Government to open up all sectors of the economy to lessen the already devastating economic impact of lockdown and COVID-19. “The movement of both goods and people is vital for the wheels of South Africa’s economy to keep turning,” says the RFA’s Chief […]
Route optimisation and line of sight are key to maximising van sales in the main market
The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market in Kenya is a unique space that faces challenges seen nowhere else in the world. The secondary distribution network in particular is where many issues arise, as the space is dominated by an informal main market where visibility and line of sight are […]
Allianz: Shipping losses lowest this century, but incident numbers remain high
Safety and Shipping Review 2019: 46 large ships lost worldwide in 2018, down by a record 50% annually and 55% below the 10-year average of 104. Total losses significantly fell in accident hotspots such as South East Asia. Weather losses halved due to quieter storm year. Number of shipping incidents […]
Imperial Logistics secures a long-term contract to distribute Nulaid eggs.
Reflecting its industry-leading capabilities and deep experience in dedicated retail distribution solutions for time and temperature sensitive products, Imperial Logistics has secured a long-term contract to distribute Nulaid eggs. The group’s initial three-year contract with Quantum Foods has been extended for five years, based on its continued success in delivering […]
Isuzu Provides Critical Logistics Solutions to IRONMAN
ISUZU will fulfil a critical logistical role at this weekend’s triathlon events taking place along the scenic Port Elizabeth coastline. This is in addition to Isuzu being the title sponsor of the Isuzu Corporate Triathlon Challenge, the biggest triathlon event outside of the IRONMAN series in South Africa – with […]
Logistical challenges of hosting an event such as the FIA World Rallycross Championship
Cape Town’s Killarney International Raceway made history in November 2017 when it hosted the first FIA World Rallycross (WRX) event ever staged in Africa. Behind the scenes, and over many months ahead of the much-anticipated championship, the logistics challenges of bringing this thrilling global racing series to South Africa were […]
Collaboration in Logistics the key to the Imperial and Diageo Partnership
Since appointing Imperial Logistics as its third-party logistics (3PL) service provider, leading global spirits producer Diageo has achieved a substantial reduction in out of stocks. Imperial won the national contract for Diageo South Africa’s 3PL logistics services on tender. The company’s unmatched reputation for being cost effective, efficient and going […]