Transforming road transportation through original thinking
The road transportation industry is not unique and faces similar challenges. A significant gap however exists between industry players who have reacted positively to these business imperatives and those who have not. Sustainable road transportation leads to a reduction in business risk, whilst at the same time bringing about an increase in supply chain flexibility and service levels, thereby increasing the value equation to all stakeholders.
The secret is a road transportation strategy that includes risk management, innovation and the ability to integrate with adjacent supply chain functions in a manner designed to improve holistic operational performances.
The Barloworld Logistics solution
With a clear understanding of our clients' unique needs, Barloworld Logistics is able to design solutions that result in increased value, governance and service combinations. The concept of partnership holds great importance to us. We know that the effectiveness of transportation fleets is largely attributed to the efficiency of volumes generated by our clients as well as our own productivity, innovation, solution and partnership approach. Consequently, our focus is on providing excellent and experiential management of road transportation operations utilising either client-owned fleets, our own fleet brand or owner-operated fleets.
Our road transportation services enable:
- Solutions that are customised and managed to your specific requirements
- Flexibility and reliability backed-up by a national footprint and modern fleet which enhances brand reputation
- 100% credit for road transportation spent through our level 4 B-BBEE supplier status
- Improved financing, cash-flow and ownership flexibility
- Access to the latest road transportation technology
- Improved visibility through world-class on-road management
- A reduced impact on the environment through our carbon emissions reduction strategy
- Overall risk reduction and improved safety standards
- Access to our intellectual capital gained and achieved through over 100 years of experience in road transportation
- Enhanced corporate citizenship
Leaders in general freight categy - RTMS accreditation
Barloworld Logistics is the first supply chain and logistics management company in South Africa to voluntarily adopt, and be awarded, the Road Traffic Management System (RTMS) accreditation, ARP067-1:2007, in the general freight industry.
Our commitment to this process is key in our sustainability objectives and means that we are fully self-regulated and accountable for our road transportation activities that include driving hours, loading, speeding, maintenance standards and documentation control.
Our clients receive a superior and optimised road transportation service that is credible, reliable, of the highest quality and overall, transforming.