"We are very pleased with the addition of these two strong logistics players to the group," says Marius Swanepoel, CEO Imperial Logistics. "Both companies have distinguished themselves in their specific markets as significant brands with unique competencies. Not only do they broaden Imperial Logistics' service offering with their extensive experience, our combined strengths and synergies also opens up new markets and opportunities for growth."

Express Hauliers specialises in express freight and logistics, warehousing and national distribution, including consignments of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) into the informal markets located in and around Gauteng. With its headquarters in Boksburg, Gauteng, the company operates from two DCs in Gauteng and one in the Western Cape. Express Hauliers owns a fleet of more than 100 vehicles and services mainly customers in the packaging, retail and FMCG industries.

As part of its warehousing operations, Express Hauliers also focuses strongly on inventory management as a value-added service offering to its customers. With the latest technology support and seamless integration with customers' systems, Express Hauliers is able to provide real time visibility and access to key information.

"During the past decade Express Hauliers has captured the fast growing market for the distribution and express freight management of goods into the informal market sectors of South Africa," says Peter Bignals, Managing Director, Express Hauliers. "We are thrilled to be part of the Imperial Logistics group that allows us access to advanced logistics services and value-added supply chain management capabilities, enabling us to enhance our service solutions for these niche markets. While opening new markets and adding customers to the Imperial Logistics stable, we gain the capability to strengthen our business and relationships with our existing customers, realising a growth benefit for us and our customers alike."

Based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, Logistical Transport Services (LTS) is a non-asset based logistics service provider offering primary and secondary distribution solutions. LTS is focused on the supply of competitive and optimised niche market solutions to address specific customer needs.

The company operates a nationwide service and collaborates diligently with a large base of sub-contractors, ensuring continued access to a wide range of vehicle types, including 8 tonners, 12 tonners, closed body units, tautliners, tri-axles and superlinks.  

"We differentiate ourselves in the market through a unique personalised service, supported by key account management that enables us to continuously and in-time update our customers with regards to their consignments," says Neville Caine, Managing Director, Logistical Transport Services. "Becoming part of this leading logistics and supply chain management company was a natural development in our business relationship as we have much in common, especially a passion to delight our customers with world-class service delivery. We are excited about the acquisition and the new opportunities available to advance our customer offering and strengthen our capability to expand our reach."

About Imperial Logistics

Imperial Logistics is the leading logistics and supply chain management company in southern Africa with an international footprint in Europe. Imperial Logistics Southern Africa 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 the southern Africa division is home to more than 70 operating companies, categorised into four key divisions, namely Transport and Warehousing, Consumer Products, Specialised Freight and Integration Services. Imperial Logistics International focuses on European markets and comprises four operating units, namely Panopa Logistik, neska, Imperial Reederei and Brouwer Shipping. For further information, please visit www.imperiallogistics.co.za

About Express Hauliers
Express Hauliers, an express freight and logistics company, is based in Boksburg, Gauteng with facilities in Jet Park, Gauteng and Epping in the Western Cape. Express Hauliers provides warehousing, national distribution, inbound/outbound logistics services, overnight delivery, full loads, single source - single delivery or multiple destination delivery - on a national and regional basis. The company owns more than 100 vehicles and services amongst others blue-chip customers in the retail and fast moving consumer goods industries as well as markets in the informal sectors in South Africa. For more information, please visit www.expresshauliers.co.za

About Logistical Transport Services

Logistical Transport Services (LTS) is a non-asset based logistics service provider based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal offering primary and secondary distribution solutions. The company operates mainly between Durban and Gauteng and collaborates diligently with a large base of sub-contractors, ensuring continued access to a wide range of vehicle types, including 8 tonners, 12 tonners, closed body units, tautliners, tri-axles and superlinks.  

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