Imperial Logistics is the leading logistics and supply chain management company in Southern Africa, specialising in the complete range of logistics services and supply chain management and optimisation.

"As part of our diversified growth strategy, we are excited about the addition of RP Logistix to our group of specialised logistics service providers," says Marius Swanepoel, CEO Imperial Logistics. "After careful evaluation it was an easy choice as we both are customer-centric and can derive significant value from shared synergies."

 

RP Logistix is a road freight company based in Paarl with a depot in Gauteng. The company
pursues integrity and quality of service in every contract and transaction and is committed to the requirements of its customers, echoing Imperial Logistics' value-system of operational excellence and being relationship-driven. Both companies service the retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and other similar industries, allowing them to strengthen their presence and deepen their service offering to existing and new customers.

 

"Our core business is the transportation of goods to any destination nationally and cross-border, complementing Imperial Logistics' services to customers in almost every industry in the broader Southern African region," says Johan Reinke, Managing Director, RP Logistix. "We are pleased to become part of the Imperial Logistics group that enables us to enhance our service offering and further develop our business."

 

Imperial Logistics and Ukhamba will play an active role in the marketing activities of
RP Logistix to create a broader customer base.

 

About Imperial Logistics

Imperial Logistics is the leading logistics and supply chain management company in Southern Africa. The company provides customised value-added logistics services and supply chain solutions to blue chip customers in almost every industry. Imperial Logistics is 100% owned by Imperial Holdings and is home to 70 operating companies. For more information, please visit: www.imperiallogistics.co.za.

 

About RP Logistix

Established in 1993, RP Logistix specialises in the supply of reliable primary transport of superlink and bulk liquid (non-chemical) loads. RP Logistics operates nationally and cross-border throughout Southern Africa.

 

About Ukhamba Holdings

Ukhamba Holdings is a leading broad-based black economic empowerment partner to several industrial companies. Ukhamba actively adds value to the companies it invests in, without interfering in operations, while it creates employment for previously disadvantaged individuals. For more information, please visit: www.ukhamba.co.za.