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A holistic approach to logistics drives efficiencies

Businesses continue to benefit from Bridgewater Logistics’ state-of-the-art supply-chain solution that integrates warehousing, cross-docking, as well as distribution and line-haul transportation solutions. “Transportation and warehousing is now viewed as a critical component of supply chains. The responsibility of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) has, therefore, evolved from merely transporting, or maintaining and looking after goods and…

Are we prepared for a carbon tax?

By Quinton de Villiers   South Africa will soon be taking its first tentative steps towards honouring international commitments to reducing green-house gasses (GHG). This will be done by taxing businesses that emit carbon from industrial processes and through the combustion of fossil fuels. While an important and commendable move by government that is in…

Small tweaks make all the difference in warehousing

Bridgewater Logistics, a leading South African third-party logistics provider (3PL), is constantly benchmarking its operations to drive further improvements in warehousing efficiencies.   Warehousing is an essential pillar of the company’s comprehensive supply-chain management solution. It is complemented by cross-docking, logistics project management services, as well as both line-haul and distribution transportation solutions.   “Warehousing…

Bridgewater Logistics is an extension of its clients

BRIDGEWATER LOGISTICS IS AN EXTENSION OF ITS CLIENTS’ CUSTOMER-SERVICE TEAMS   Bridgewater Logistics’ robust team of skilled employees and technology capabilities are being harnessed by South African businesses to provide them with a strategic competitive edge.   “Our skilled and experienced staff members have become a direct extension of our customers’ teams,” Quinton de Villiers,…

Crossing the continent

CROSSING THE CONTINENT By Quinton de Villiers   The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a major development that promises to grow intra-African trade from between 10% to 16% to about 52% by 2022. To date, African states have mainly been trading with countries in other parts of the world and their exports predominantly…

Entering the New Year with solid foundations for further growth

ENTERING THE NEW YEAR WITH SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR FURTHER GROWTH   Bridgewater Logistics, one of South Africa’s foremost road-transport logistics specialists, enters 2022 with solid foundations in place to continue on its growth path.    First and foremost, the company’s team comprises talented people with the skills and experience required to ensure high levels of…

The race to harness blockchain technologies to break traditional boundaries

By Quinton de Villiers   Blockchain, a digital technology that underpins cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, has started making its way into the global transport and logistics industry. The technology is essentially a large register of transactions that is maintained by a network of computers on the internet. Users own an updated version of a log…

No place for smooth operators on SA’s roads

All South African road-freight logistics companies have a responsibility of ensuring the Road Worthy South Africa of their commercial vehicle fleet. This includes constantly monitoring the quality of their tyres to avoid dangerous accidents such as the one that was recently caused by a truck in Modimolle, Limpopo, on the N1 highway that claimed the…

Going beyond the RFP to unlock real value

Many companies still make the mistake of relying too heavily upon the responses that they receive from a traditional request for proposal (RFP) when selecting a third-party logistics (3PL) provider.   Quinton de Villiers, managing director of Bridgewater Logistics, a leading South African supply-chain solutions provider, says the downfall of this approach is that it…

Optimal routes keep goods moving cost-effectively

One of the major capabilities an experienced third-party logistics (3PL) provider brings to a business is optimised route planning to ensure the timely delivery of product. The ability to optimally plan routes is also a significant competitive advantage at a time when the efficiencies and competitiveness of supply chains are being negatively impacted by diesel…