IMPERIAL Logistics
Who We Are
IMPERIAL Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain leader that moves business and industry through innovation, inspiration and foresight. Through its established Southern African and International divisions, IMPERIAL Logistics' service delivery comprises fundamental logistics and end-to-end supply chain management solutions to blue chip customers in almost every industry.
As a preferred Logistics Outsource Provider, IMPERIAL Logistics positions itself as an extension of its customer's business, building its customer's brand alongside its own. IMPERIAL Logistics Southern Africa is a multi branded business, categorized into five key divisions, namely Transport and Warehousing, Consumer Products, Specialised Freight, Africa and Integration Services. IMPERIAL Logistics International comprises four operating units, namely Panopa Logistik, neska, IMPERIAL Reederei and Brouwer Shipping.
IMPERIAL Logistics Southern Africa is home to more than 70 operating companies with approximately 17,000 employees. IMPERIAL Logistics has more than 5,500 owned vehicles, manages and operates an additional 2,000 vehicles through sub-contractors and warehouse capacity of more than 711,000 m².
Services We Offer
1. Cost-effective logistics services
2. Competitive route-to-market service offerings
3. Integrated logistics, e.g. warehousing and transportation, secondary distribution, freight forwarding & clearing, etc.
4. End-to-end Supply Chain Management
5. Suitable alternatives, e.g. multi-modal, rail and road options, etc.
6. Springboard to Africa across multiple industries
7. Sustainable services, e.g. technology, advisory services, green logistics solutions, etc.
| Contact Details |
| Goldfields Logistics Park |
| 10 Refinery Road |
| Driehoek |
| Germiston, JHB |
| Abrie de Swardt |
| +27 (0)11 821 5500 |
B-BBEE is a strategic imperative for IMPERIAL Logistics as future success and sustainability is in part dependent thereon. In December 2009 NERA, the BBBEE certification agency, verified IMPERIAL Logistics as a status four (4) contributor with a 125% Procurement Recognition Level according to the BBBEE codes. In 2007 IMPERIAL Logistics was a status five (5) contributor with a 100% Procurement Recognition Level, which the company improved on in 2008 with a rating of status four (4) contributor with a 125% Procurement Recognition Level. With the 2009 rating IMPERIAL Logistics improved further with a higher overall score than what was achieved in 2008 under a status four (4) contributor category. Further improvements were made during the completion of the 2010 verification process. The progression signifies IMPERIAL Logistics' commitment towards B-BBEE. IMPERIAL Logistics officially qualifies as a Value Added Supplier.
For more information about IMPERIAL Logistics, please visit us at www.imperiallogistics.co.za.
Press Room
IMPERIAL’S NORTH EAST CARRIERS GOES THE EXTRA MILE WITH “GREEN” TRANSPORT INITIATIVE
16 May 2012
A ground-breaking collaboration between IMPERIAL Logistics company North East Carriers (NEC) and client Lafarge culminated today in the launch of a new "tear drop" trailer that will set new standards for sustainable transportation in Africa.
11 May 2012
Johannesburg, 11 May 2012 - Pretoria-based FMCG manufacturer Amka has awarded a contract for its integrated logistics services to TFD Network Africa, an IMPERIAL Logistics Group company.
Prestigious Industry Award for Imperial Logistics
8 May 2012
IMPERIAL Logistics' commitment to addressing the skills gap in South Africa's supply chain industry was recognised at the "Supply Chain Education Excellence Awards", presented by SAPICS (The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa). The Group's "Fast Forward" skills development initiative was named the top "Corporate Supply Chain Education Programme of the Year" amid competition from other industry players that included Barloworld Logistics, UTI and Value Logistics.
IMPERIAL ACQUIRES A JUICY STAKE IN WESTERN CAPE FRUIT TRANSPORTER
26 Apr 2012
Johannesburg, 26 April 2012 - IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, has acquired a 70% stake in Le Grange Transport. This Tulbagh-based business has been operating since 1988, serving mainly the Western Cape fruit industry and operating between the Cape Town Harbour and Ceres areas.
IMPERIAL ONLINE AND VODACOM JOIN FORCES IN HIGH AVAILABILITY DATA CENTRES
30 Mar 2012
In a move that's secured its place in South Africa's information technology annals, local IT solutions specialist IMPERIAL Online has completed one of the largest data centre relocation projects ever, and it has achieved a South African first, with a data centre in which partner Vodacom has granted access to two other telecoms vendors - namely Broadlink and Telkom.
LEADING AMERICAN COLLABORATION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER EXPANDS INTO AFRICA
22 Mar 2012
One Network Enterprises, a leading, United States-based value chain collaboration technology provider, has expanded into Africa. The company, which currently services some 10 000 organisations worldwide and facilitates more than 680 million business transactions a year, from headquarters in Dallas, Texas, has entered into a strategic partnership with local applications solutions specialist e-Logics.
Imperial Logistics Expands Africa Access with Snyman Transport
13 Mar 2012
Johannesburg, 13th January 2012 - IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management has acquired international, cross border transporter IJ Snyman Transport, an established carrier that operates in Angola, DRC, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. Known for cross-border delivery efficiencies, Snyman strengthens the Group's African presence and capacity.
IMPERIAL Logistics to “release the potential” of Africa at leading SAPICS Conference
12 Mar 2012
Johannesburg, 9 March 2012 - Reflecting its ongoing commitment to the African supply chain community, and to growing and developing the industry's skills and body of knowledge, IMPERIAL Logistics will contribute a diverse line-up of presentations to the upcoming SAPICS Conference and Exhibition for supply chain professionals.
TxPoint to take e-toll administration load off fleet owners
2 Mar 2012
A new toll management system has been launched by e-Logics, and represents some good news for a gloomy transport industry anticipating the administration challenges that will come with electronic tolling on Gauteng's freeways. Dubbed "TxPoint", it is designed to help fleet owners administer their e-toll obligations and manage the associated costs.
IMPERIAL Logistics confirms position as Logistics and Supply Chain Management Outsource Leader
23 Feb 2012
Johannesburg, 22nd February 2012 - JSE listed IMPERIAL announced revenue of R38,4 billion and operating profit of R2,6 billion for the six months ending 31 December 2011. This represents 22% revenue growth and 23% profit growth when compared to the corresponding period in 2010. As part of this, the Logistics Divisions reported total revenue of R12,4 billion and operating profit of R715 million. CEO of IMPERIAL, Hubert Brody, commented that "logistics represents almost a third of our business and remains the key area of focus and growth".
17 Feb 2012
Johannesburg, 17th February 2012 - The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, recently launched a Supply Chain and Logistics Programme. The partnership provides advanced teaching and research in the fields of logistics, supply chain and transportation management.
e-Logics acquires TIDASA, extending value add from system solutions
15 Feb 2012
Johannesburg, 15 February 2012 - Application solution and service provider, e-Logics has acquired a majority stake in The Training and Instructional Design Academy of South Africa (TIDASA), a private Further Education and Training (FET) college.
IMPERIAL Logistics sets B-BBEE preferential procurement industry high
10 Feb 2012
Johannesburg, 10 February 2012 - IMPERIAL Logistics provides its clients with 137.5% B-BBEE preferential procurement recognition, the highest of all major Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) in southern Africa. This level of recognition is higher than that normally offered by a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rated company.
IMPERIAL Logistics fast tracks graduate careers
6 Feb 2012
Johannesburg, 3 February 2012 - IMPERIAL Logistics' employment of new graduates last week increased its Graduate Development Programme to just short of 100 learners. On completion of the programme, these graduates will qualify for first line or middle management level, or specialist positions.
IMPERIAL Logistics acquires Kings Transport, boosts load consolidation offering
26 Jan 2012
Johannesburg, 26th January 2012 - IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management has acquired a majority stake in Kings Transport. This load consolidation business, with its 80 year track record, strengthens the ability of IMPERIAL Logistics to service customers that move less than full truck loads from source to market.
IMPERIAL Logistics expands Africa access with Snyman Transport
13 Jan 2012
Johannesburg, 13th January 2012 - IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management has acquired international, cross border transporter IJ Snyman Transport, an established carrier that operates in Angola, DRC, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. Known for cross-border delivery efficiencies, Snyman strengthens the Group's African presence and capacity.
IMPERIAL Logistics provides 40,000 meals
5 Dec 2011
Johannesburg, 5 December 2011 - 170 IMPERIAL Logistics employees, in partnership with global non-profit organisation, Stop Hunger Now last week packed 40,000 meals for distribution to early childhood development centres in and around the Group's Germiston-based Head Office.
Who will pay the price of carbon tax?
29 Nov 2011
Johannesburg, 29 November 2011 - Over and above assessing the direct carbon tax cost in South Africa once the verdict is published by National Treasury in February 2012, the country must count the indirect cost of the tax on the competitiveness of its logistics and supply chain sector and the impact that it will have on consumers and end-users.
‘Green logistics evolution’ scoops Eco Logics Awards
21 Nov 2011
Johannesburg, 21 November 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics leadership of the ‘green logistics evolution' has been proven once again through its win of two categories, Best Energy Saving and Transport at the maiden Enviropaedia Eco Logics Awards held over the weekend in Cape Town.
21 Nov 2011
Johannesburg, 21 November 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics member company, Truckafrica, an over border Logistics Service Provider (LSP) to a variety of mining and logistics companies across Africa has been awarded the 2011 Logistics Supplier of the Year by JSE-listed Bell Equipment for the third time and Gold Status for the tenth consecutive year.
COP17 – Just another battle of wills?
17 Nov 2011
Johannesburg, 17 November 2011 - The upcoming COP17 meeting being held in Durban finds South Africa needing to mediate issues of financing, development of and access to clean technologies. Multiple, contradictory agendas could, however unnecessarily complicate the process and for the host country, sustainability policies and commitments will feel the heat of the spotlight.
IMPERIAL Cargo scores RTMS accreditation
16 Nov 2011
Johannesburg, 16 November 2011 - IMPERIAL Cargo, a member of the IMPERIAL Logistics Group has received Road Traffic Management System (RTMS) accreditation for its Consol fleet, which is indicative of sustainable, high standards in driver behavior and fleet maintenance. The company achieved an overloading ratio of just 0.04%, which equates to two incidents out of every 4,564 trips.
14 Nov 2011
IMPERIAL Holdings launched its I-Pledge road safety campaign to the media, government, transport and road safety stakeholders in Sandton today (November 8). Minister of Transport Dr Sibusiso Ndebele gave a keynote address and road safety and transport experts took part in a panel discussion.
IMPERIAL Logistics makes the Fresh Connection
9 Nov 2011
Johannesburg, 9 November 2011: In an industry where continuous improvement is increasingly a Key Performance Indicator (KPI), online supply chain management competition, the Fresh Connection provides professionals with an effective learning and testing ground. IMPERIAL Logistics teams finished in first, third and fourth place respectively. A team from Volition Consulting Services, a member of the IMPERIAL Logistics Group won the inaugural competition.
Passionate staff and clients power e-Logics past first decade
3 Nov 2011
Johannesburg, 2 November 2011 - Technology integration specialist, e-Logics has achieved average growth of 60% in annual revenue and a 641% increase in staff complement over its first decade in business. Milestones include securing its first contract in Africa (2006), USA-based e-Logics Inc. launch (2009) and IMPERIAL Logistics becoming a 51% shareholding in the company (2010).
IMPERIAL Logistics and GIBS launch Programme of Excellence
11 Oct 2011
Johannesburg, 10 October 2011 - Top-ranked business school, The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, have launched their Supply Chain Management and Logistics Programme of Excellence. The initiative will provide advanced teaching and research in the fields of logistics, supply chain management and transportation management, within the context of emerging markets.
IMPERIAL Logistics awarded two PMR Diamond Arrows
5 Oct 2011
Johannesburg, 4 October 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics has received two Diamond Arrow Awards at the 2011 Professional Management Review (PMR) Awards. PMR.africa has conducted its annual, national survey on FMCG Supply Chain Management Companies in South Africa. A global leader in logistics and supply chain management, the IMPERIAL Logistics Group was the highest rated in the category, Area of Specialisation.
4 Oct 2011
Acquisition by Imperial of 100% of the issued shares of Lehnkering Holding GmbH (“Lehnkering or the Company”) and withdrawal of cautionary
Green IMPERIAL Logistics’ landmark wins Enviro Award
23 Sep 2011
Johannesburg, 24th September 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics member company, IMPERIAL Cargo has won the Logistics Achiever Enviro Award 2011 for its ‘green' national logistics hub in the Western Cape. Through this two year Greenfields project, the company designed and built a self-sufficient, green headquarters that has enabled clean, renewable energy usage at the site for the next 20 years.
IMPERIAL Logistics International acquires Dettmer Bulk Reederei
20 Sep 2011
Johannesburg, 20 September 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics International operating unit, IMPERIAL Reederei will become the majority shareholder of Dettmer Bulk Reederei, one of the largest family‐owned inland shipping companies in Europe. The deal, which will further strengthen IMPERIAL Logistics' position in the dry cargo shipping sector is subject to approval according to German antitrust law.
IMPERIAL Logistics certifies 145 learners
14 Sep 2011
Johannesburg, 13 September 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics is proud to announce that 145 learners have been certified by its Learning Centre, for the successful completion of a number of Learnerships and Skills Programmes. These include its 2011 Achiever Award winning Graduate Development Programme, as well as Learnerships aimed at learners with disabilities, Fundamentals of Management and/or Supervisory Development Programmes.
IMPERIAL Logistics greens schools with 860 trees
1 Sep 2011
IMPERIAL Logistics' Arbour Week tree planting initiative could generate as much oxygen as 8 600 people inhale annually.
IMPERIAL Logistics wins Green Industry Leader award
29 Aug 2011
Johannesburg, 29 August 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics has once again been recognised for its ‘green logistics' evolution, this time with Marketing Director, Abrie de Swardt receiving the Green Supply Chain Industry Leadership Award 2011. The nomination was due to his far reaching work on bringing green to the supply chain both within IMPERIAL Logistics and by spreading the message broadly throughout the supply chain and business communities.
Bitter recessionary aftertaste
24 Aug 2011
Logistics capacity constraints in the United States (US), one indicator of the pace of economic recovery continue to point to the prolonged aftermath of the Recession. At the same time, such constraints pressurise logistics and supply chain management businesses globally as the Western World continues to struggle with sovereign debt and markets fear a second recession.
First time passes for IMPERIAL Logistics CIMA graduates
10 Aug 2011
Johannesburg, 10 August 2011 - Four Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) learners within the IMPERIAL Logistics Graduate Development Programme recently passed the TOPCIMA exam, first time round. The CIMA Learnership is a registered workplace programme by FASSET, the SETA responsible for the Accounting, Finance and Management sectors.
IMPERIAL Logistics acquires InSync. Oils automotive offering.
27 Jul 2011
Johannesburg, 15 July 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management has acquired 60% of automotive logistics and supply chain specialist, InSync Solutions. Following the establishment of Panopa locally in 2010, the union further entrenches IMPERIAL Logistics' service offering to the automotive industry with particularly time sensitive and accuracy-driven logistics needs.
IMPERIAL Logistics expands Eastern European footprint
20 Jul 2011
Johannesburg, 20 July 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics International subsidiary, Panopa has expanded its Eastern European operations, establishing Panopa Logistik Magyar Kft in Kecskemét, Hungary after being awarded the empties management contract by a blue chip global automobile manufacturer. Volumes are estimated to exceed 1.5 million containers annually.
IMPERIAL Logistics wins prestigious Mail and Guardian award
29 Jun 2011
Johannesburg, 29 June 2011 - Global leader in logistics and supply chain management, IMPERIAL Logistics has won the Mail and Guardian Greening the Future award for innovative environmental strategies that improve business performance. The Group's focus on supply chain best practice demonstrates that logistics delivers operational and economic benefits, while limiting carbon footprint and waste.
IMPERIAL Logistics transforms dumpsite to ‘green logistics’ landmark
6 Jun 2011
Johannesburg, 2nd June 2011 - This week has seen all systems go for IMPERIAL Cargo, as the new Paarl-based headquarters switched on to solar power and opened the valves of its self-sufficient water treatment plant. The move to renewable energy, working with the natural elements and re-use of wash water coincides with World Environment Day celebrations, which take place on 5th June 2011.
Commerce Edge acquisition bolsters IMPERIAL Logistics procurement training capabilities
31 May 2011
Johannesburg, 23 May 2011 - Supply chain specialist and member company of IMPERIAL Logistics, Volition has acquired a majority stake in leading procurement training and education company, Commerce Edge. The deal enables further international expansion for Commerce Edge while strengthening IMPERIAL Logistics' procurement intellectual capital and capacity, as well as training assets.
South Africa’s logistics costs pose growth risk
31 May 2011
Johannesburg, 3 May 2011 - Inefficiencies in South Africa's logistics system, together with a consistently high total cost of logistics negatively impact the country's global competitiveness, particularly where neighbouring countries such as Namibia and Mozambique offer more efficient, cost-effective alternatives. Business must align its focus to support public infrastructure investment and collectively tackle issues such as skills development.
Logistics business should ‘move together’ with S’hamba Sonke
31 May 2011
Johannesburg, 13 April 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics commends the Department of Transport (DoT) on the launch of its S'hamba Sonke secondary road upgrade and maintenance programme that will see R22,3 billion invested by government. Its objective to achieve a balance between construction and sustainable maintenance investment is critical in light of the 7th Annual State of LogisticsTM survey road benefit-cost analysis.
IMPERIAL Logistics recognised as a Climate Change Leader
31 May 2011
Johannesburg, 11 April 2011 - IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management received a Special Mention at the 2011 Climate Change Leaders Awards. The accolade acknowledges the Group's contribution to the ‘green logistics' evolution as a supply chain leader through its focus on greater vehicle, driver, electricity and waste efficiency, including valuable support through initiatives with government, industry and academia.