Call for Entrepreneur Candidates and Coaches July 2021 See page 8 express logistics GARRY’S MESSAGE Logistics warehouse in Hammarsdale WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? “The riots are starting to have an impact on the country’s supply chain. As violence swept through the land again last night, it was revealed that rioters set ablaze and destroyed a major distribution centre on the third night of the violence. The rioters have taken to the streets, looting stores, warehouses and homes.” “Looters turned up with cars and shopping Garry Marshall trolleys to carry away stolen goods. Nearby, large groups of youths congregated in the surrounding streets with sticks, bottles and hammers.” hink you’ve read it all before? You’re right. The above quotes global supply chain consultancy, Crimson & Co (since re-branded as Now is the time for action and re-birth. were all about the 2011 riots in the UK. The first comes from Argon & Co) had this to say: “Supply chains have an important role to Already, we have seen praiseworthy heroics from various member Tsupplychaindigital.com and the second from The Guardian. fulfil through these sorts of disturbances.” companies and strategic allies. Now business must navigate supply There are many other we could reference in an eerie presentiment of We’ve all seen the horrific local statistics. The loss of life and chain obstacle courses in the drive to restore business as usual. For our current situation in South Africa. But I think we’ve made our point. livelihoods. Stores and factories and dealerships looted and put to the some it will take days, others weeks, some even years. But South Disturbing as they were the events we have just experienced were torch. Mom-and-Pop businesses destroyed without trace. Our heart African resilience will prevail. And our express logistics community not unique. Nor is the solution. We have it in our grasp. In 2011, the goes out to those who lost relatives or livelihoods in a few insane days. will be at the heart of it. As we were during Continued to page 2 July 2021 • 1 • News Delivery NEWS WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Gauteng Freight Continued from page 1 Forum the first impact of the Covid 19 emergency, we will be the irreplaceable discipline that keeps the South African SAEPA has joined the Gauteng Freight economy pumping. Forum, a public/private partnership between the Gauteng Department of Roads Rebuilding and resourcing supply chains is and Transport and industry associations. critical. The goal is to enhance collaboration, Though we enter uncharted territory, our priorities as improve efficiencies and sustain the vital always are the safety and security of people and property flow of goods. and the prevention of damage and theft to essential goods “The initiative will serve to primarily and services. We will work closely with clients, suppliers, provide a common platform for information fellow-stakeholders and the authorities to restore order, The eye sharing between the private sector and trust and efficiency. government. It will also assist with trouble- In this regard, our focus on people and Skills shooting and rapid intervention in various Development has proved to be prescient. Hence the in the sky areas of concern, as and when they arise,” says the department. number of young people SAEPA and our associates have AEPA is grateful to Bidvest Protea Coin’s SAEPA will provide meaningful input put through education and training in all aspects of supply Airwing and Drones helicopter pilots in the sphere of express logistics. Our chain management. The great rebuild calls for the energy who provided us with vital updates on and creativity of youth tempered by the knowledge and S association is joined by the The Consumer hotspots and safe spots during the riots. Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), The wisdom of experience. The alert perception and businesslike yet Road Freight Association (RFA), The South Most importantly, this is the time that leaders need to friendly manner of the pilots was reassuring African Association of Freight Forwarders stand up and be counted - to be visible. Leadership needs and helpful at a time of grave concern. (SAAFF)and The Transport Forum. to inspire, motivate and re-assure. There are busy times Bidvest Protea Coin is a leading provider of “We look forward to working with the ahead. Thanks to leadership and keen, dedicated people, integrated, intelligence authorities and fellow associations to keep our industry has responded to every challenge thrown our driven risk management vital supply chains on track,” says Garry way. services. Marshall, SAEPA CEO. Just as the British did in the wake of the 2011 riots, we SAEPA expresses In its inaugural meeting, the partners will come through this dark period even stronger and ready its gratitude to Costa agreed to work on a concept to secure the to serve. Diavostos, CEO, and Waal cargo corridors. This will include ensuring de Waal, COO (pictured) visible policing and undertaking law- and our compliments to enforcement activities. his professional people. July 2021 • 2 • News Delivery ACCOLADES Bravo, Airlink, partners and staff irlink joined forces with Shoprite, The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) and Aglobal law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) to provide vital relief, supplies and support to Pietermaritzburg. This follows the looting and civil unrest that devastated the city and its communities. The initiative is a fine example of how express logistics brings together various players to serve our society and economy.Together they provided and The triumph of goodwill, camaraderie and service transported over 2,000 food packages to people left Express logistics heroes without food after shops in the city were pillaged. 85 volunteers from Airlink and HSF flew to ith all the worry and negativity swirling around during the available payload of up to 17 tons,” says RAM Chairman, David Lazarus. Pietermaritzburg on July 18 – Nelson Mandela riots, our industry demonstrated yet again how it’s our “We were thus able to accommodate staff-to-staff relief, client International Day. Santaco-affiliated minibus taxis Wpeople who make the difference. shipments and humanitarian relief. Then we offered our remaining ferried them to areas most in need of support. South Africa can be proud of and grateful for express logistics spare capacity to other senders of humanitarian supplies.” Relief supplies and food packages were donated by professionals. The recent record highlights numerous examples where RAM loaded supplies of pharmaceuticals, medication, food parcels Airlink, HSF, and their respective staff, matched with expertise, social awareness and efficiency kept essential goods and and general supplies for people in the beleaguered province. generous contributions from Shoprite. services moving through the supply chain. Equally, the corporate Some loyal RAM clients also seized the opportunity to send much- Airlink has a long association with generosity on display is a matter for recognition. needed supplies which were co-loaded. Pietermaritzburg, says CEO and Managing In every company, employees in Gauteng gave thought and RAM co-ordinated the packaging, picking and collection in Director, Rodger Foster. The carrier has been responded to the plight of their colleagues in KwaZulu-Natal, people Johannesburg with local community organisations. In addition, flying urgently-needed medicine and other they deal with every day. RAM via an Umhlanga based Community Organisation, arranged supplies to the city since its airport was reopened RAM provides us with one illustrative example. On a personal level for the distribution of the supplies in Phoenix, Verulam and Inanda after the riots. It also helped a number of people the Gauteng team clubbed together to fund essential medication, Communities who were desperate for food and supplies. stranded in Pietermaritzburg return to their food parcels and supplies for their counterparts in KZN. “It was heart- The lesson for all South Africans is that at a time of crisis, good homes in other parts of the country after the warming to witness the acts of kindness” says Natiesha Karim, RAM people stand up, and in the true spirit of Ubuntu, were able to do main freeway out of the city was closed. Airlink Skills Development Manager. good through actions and not words. is also supporting wider relief efforts, which has More was to come as when RAM management caught wind of the The co-operation and goodwill we saw during the riots exemplifies included the transportation of more than 50 tons initiative, they made further funds available. the spirit of our express logistics discipline, our companies and our of relief for Durban and Johannesburg. RAM organised a BidAir Cargo B737/300F charter. “This gave us people. July 2021 • 3 • News Delivery News Remembering Mandela Day iven the dread mid-July events, Lizelle Fourie says “Thanks to our Changing Mandela Day didn’t enjoy its customary Minds Trust we could feed 250 and give 30 a Welcoming Gprominence. comfortable pillow to sleep on.” Well done, Isel Brendan Sullivan The International Air Transport Association Yet Metro Minds, education and training Botha (@iselbotha) for the delicious curry and (IATA) has appointed Brendan Sullivan as partner of SAEPA still managed to do its bit. rice from her ready-made range. Global Head of Cargo. Brendan has 20 years aircargo experience, beginning his career at Air Canada where he gained front-line operational experience and developed expertise in dangerous goods handling. July 2021 • 4 • News Delivery NEWS DSV new facility – Plumbago Park eaders are invited to enjoy this video introduction conducted by Greg Saffy and Wayne Swanepoel of their state-of-the-art facility near O R Keep the RTambo International Airport going live. https://youtu.be/lUEjJt7bUQ4 conversation In line with the company’s global strategy, the new address consolidates office and warehouse space for a seamless and smooth customer service.