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egardless of the country you reside, being able to transport goods from one destination to another is crucial for individuals and businesses alike. Whilst we sometimes take for granted the availability of milk or vegetables in our local store or fuel at our local petrol station, it’s important to remember the journey and logistics involved beforehand. For Namibian companies in leading sectors, TransNamib has the solution. TransNamib Holdings takes pride in being regarded as one of the most reliable and affordable logistic and warehousing service providers in the country. With years of experience, TransNamib aims to provide customers with convenience, reliability and affordability through its premium logistic services. Bulk freight Servicing most major economic sectors in Namibia, TransNamib facilitates the flow of goods across both rail and road. Its core business lies in bulk freight logistics solutions and covers industries such as agriculture, construction, bulk fuel and mining. As the national transport and service provider, TransNamib acts as the backbone of Namibia’s economy and beyond. With agriculture taking the title as one of the largest forms of employment in Namibia, TransNamib play a significant part in the transportation of commodities such as milk, sugar, maize, wheat, fertiliser and others. Aiding the movement of such goods enables Namibia’s agricultural sector to thrive. In addition to supporting the agricultural sector, TransNamib works closely with the mining industry and
provides tailor made rail and road transport solutions to most of the mines in Namibia. The Namibian economy is largely based on the extraction and export of its minerals and is able to take advantage of a land that is rich in Uranium, Copper and Coal, amongst others. Supporting the mining industry is the abundance of building materials that are required and as a consequence the construction sector is considered another one of the leading sectors in the Namibian economy. Serving both private and public customers, the building industry is driven by the development of new mines and housing projects. Providing transport for materials such as cement, steel, bricks and sand, TransNamib is able to provide efficient and economical transport solutions to its
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customers through utilising road and rail services. Finally, TransNamib is able to assist the growing Namibian oil industry through its proficiency in transporting liquids. Whilst oil and gas exploration is in its early stages in Namibia, there are 17 wells drilled to date. TransNamib is now the major transporter of bulk fluids such as fuel, jet fuel, petroleum gas and oil. With specialised tank wagons for transporting fuel, TransNamib is able to deliver bulk liquids to the depots of all commercial retails such as Total, Vivo, Shell, Engine and Namcor in Namibia. Offering a convenient door to door service between rail and road transportation, TransNamib has become the logistical backbone of a wide range of industries in Namibia. As a result, the company is considered as a crucial organisation and plays a huge part in the growth of Namibia’s economy.
Passenger services Whilst rail services are predominantly freight-orientated, TransNamibia’s passenger service focuses on the needs of customers travelling on long distance journeys. A range of amenities have been created in recent years that have been developed specifically for the leisure and tourism markets. Starline Passenger Service is an affordable, safe and daily train service for passengers between Windhoek and all major towns that are connected to the rail system. With customers able to enjoy aircraft-style seats reclining seats, air-conditioning, vending machines and entertainment systems, passengers can chose between travelling business or economy class. Desert Express is a unique rail experience that offers a luxury excursion that offers customers a
distinctive and impressive glimpse of the Namibian landscape. Current offers include overnight weekend trips as well as 7-10 day trips and customers can even organise private charters. This extraordinary train provides passengers with on-board accommodation and elegant dining. Omugulu Gwomashe Star is a fast speed luxurious passenger train and the first of its type. Boasting a Diesel Multiple Unit, it is available for local passenger transport as well as private charters. Celebrating its comfort and style, it has on-board entertainment, all season climate control, bar facilities, leather seats and soft suspension for a comfortable journey.
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On the right track Since the independence of Namibia, TransNamib holdings have had control of the national rail network. Having experienced fantastic growth, the railway network now stretches through Namibia with a length of 2,687 km. Whilst this continues to grow, TransNamib’s ability to dominate the market and provide transport solutions across a wide range of industries grows too. TransNamib recognises that transporting freight is a task that requires experience and expertise but also the resources to do so. Through its logistical experience and distribution network, it is able to save companies the time and hassle of buying, maintaining and staffing their own fleet of trucks which can prove to be an expensive burden on many organisations. Through offering a safe and secure method of transporting goods across a range of sectors, TransNamib enables its customers to focus on other business concerns. In turn, its clients can concentrate on its own daily operations to expand and deliver. Benefitting from its ability to support a wide range of industries that are fundamental to the Namibian economy, TransNamib is able to use its experience to anticipate customer needs and its economies of scale to offer an effective logistic solution that is cost effective. While also able to offer a growing number of passenger services, TransNamib shows no signs of slowing down. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hippy Tjivikua is the man in the driving seat and holds an MSc in Operations Management & Leadership from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the USA among a range of other qualifications.
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