ADVERTORIAL DSV
MOVING SOUTH AFRICA FORWARD WORLD CLASS FACILITIES UNDERPIN DSV'S COMMITMENT TO SA'S GROWING LOGISTICS MARKET
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he importance of supply chains became increasingly evident as COVID-19 caused havoc with manufacturing, distribution and retail operations around the world. The relative ease with which South Africa navigated the pandemic’s impact on the flow of goods was because of the country’s sophisticated logistics and distribution sector. DSV, a global supplier of transport and logistics with services headquartered in Denmark, is a major investor and participant in the sector, and in SA we have 51% black and 30%+ black women ownership, and have B-BBEE scorecards on both Level 1 (DSV Healthcare) and Level 2 (DSV Solutions, Road, Air & Sea and Consolidated). INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT DSV’s recently developed worldclass, flexible, and scalable logistics facilities in Gauteng and Cape Town – to be followed by a new facility in Durban – underpin the company’s investment in
the country’s growing need for logistics and courier services. The world-class, scalable and flexible facilities in Gauteng and the Western Cape – at a combined investment of just over R2.5-billion – are aligned with DSV’s global strategy of consolidating office and warehouse space. Gauteng places the company at the centre of economic gravity, ideally situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria and close to OR Tambo International Airport. Cape Town is similarly ideally positioned, adjacent to CT International Airport and the N2. Durban will take the infrastructure investment to R3-billion+, and is expected to be ready for occupation in September 2023. SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS The consolidation of premises, standardisation of business processes and investment in technology is improving efficiencies and operational
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quality. Importantly, different business units are now working alongside each other, collaborating, and sharing ideas, accelerating response times to customers. The facilities incorporate best practice in environmental sustainability and business continuity, and although designed and built to look after customers well into the next decade, there is additional space to grow should the need arise. The business case proved that this investment would ensure DSV contains costs while offering better value to customers. Sustainability and business continuity are key considerations at the facility, and a Building Management System ensures the effective and efficient use of resources and promotes a pleasant work environment. Indoor and outdoor noise is limited by double glazing on our windows, acoustic ceilings, sound proofing and outdoor
