The Importance of Warehousing in Logistics First, let’s look at what warehousing is: A warehouse is a building dedicated to storing goods and cargo for product-based businesses. Warehouses are generally large, plain buildings located in industrial parks along major highways or transport routes. They are strategically located to make distribution more efficient and to minimize…
Bulk Distribution Services in Johannesburg Efficient, Reliable, and Scalable Freight Solutions At Bridgewater Logistics, we specialise in bulk distribution in Johannesburg, providing businesses with reliable, cost-effective, and scalable transport solutions. From FMCG products and retail stock to industrial supplies, our bulk distribution services ensure your goods reach their destinations on time, every time. What is…
Linehaul Services in South Africa Linehaul refers to the movement of freight or cargo between two points, using any mode of transport that operates locally and internationally. Freight or cargo can vary in volume and weight, from small parcels to heavy pallet combinations and bulk crates. Bridgewater Logistics is a full-service logistics company…
Global shipping shortages caused by Covid-19 & its impact on the Supply Chain. The global pandemic has caused its fair share of industry carnage and the logistics industry has been no exception. The problem originally began in 2020 with the global lockdowns, social distancing measures and overall demand decreasing. This resulted in a reduction…
Prominent Logistics Trends to watch in 2022 The last few years have seen dramatic changes in the Logistics industry and 2022 is expected to be no different. Thanks to Covid-19, global lockdowns, the growth of e-commerce stores, technological advancements and going green initiatives, Logistics companies are under heavy pressure to adapt or get left…
Fleet management can be extremely complex, and this is just one of the key reasons why so many smaller businesses prefer outsourcing their road transport logistics requirements to Bridgewater Logistics. This leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider operates a large fleet of trucks for both its line-haul and distribution operations, two fundamental pillars of its comprehensive…
Bridgewater Logistics, a leading South African third-party logistics provider, is helping its clients accelerate product to market, reduce transport and logistics costs, as well as significantly improve their service levels. Quinton de Villiers, managing director of Bridgewater Logistics, says that the company’s cross-docking services are a critical component of its comprehensive transport and logistics service…
Bridgewater Logistics’ mantra has always been “people, performance and partnerships”. They are fundamental pillars and key drivers of the company’s ongoing success in the South African transport and logistics, as well as warehousing and distribution markets, and proudly reflected in the company logo. All three were again highlighted at this year’s Transported Asset Protection Association…