New warehouse for Transit Group in Cape Town

Celebrating the announcement that the company is to build a new R7 million warehouse in Cape Town, Trans-Road Freight Managing Member, Baden Martin, says the move is part of Transit Group’s marketing drive to prepare for growth and be equipped to maintain high service levels. Martin says the warehouse to be constructed at Airport City Business Park will cover 1 000 square metres and have nine doors, making it easier for trucks to enter and leave the premises. “The move from our current premises at Airport Industrial two kilometres away is aimed at growing the business and taking it to the next level,” says Martin. He says the warehouse is located in an industrial park featuring established businesses involved in courier and freight forwarding so there will be greater opportunities for synergy. “The Transit Group is on a marketing drive and our new premises showcase the work in the Road-Freight sector. The key challenge in the industry is to stay ahead of competitors by offering added value for clients,” he says. According to Martin, the new warehouse will enable suppliers to have their goods unloaded and delivered on time, ensuring positive turnaround times. He adds that one of the biggest challenges has been damage during handling of goods, which led them to review packing procedures to avoid any mishaps. Martin, who started off as a sales manager, says the strike has also affected business indirectly. “Although things are picking up again, we have seen a drop in revenue due to the strikes.” With 19 years of experience in the industry, Martin says his biggest achievement has been building the company’s road freight business into a profitable concern. “I enjoy what I do but my greatest happiness has been generating opportunities for 84 people here, with the aid of the Transit Group.”