In an increasingly fast paced world in which speed to market and convenience are key to success, retailers and food manufacturers are under pressure to constantly raise their standard of service. There is always a delicate balancing act, however, between increased velocity and efficiencies, whilst still retaining product integrity and service quality.

For businesses in the convenience and forecourt market segment, finding the right temperature controlled logistics solutions has become paramount to long term success and sustainability. Far from being a mere question of finding trucks and drivers, this segment requires specialised logistics expertise, advanced technology and infrastructure and established networks countrywide.

In addition, retailers within the segment require supply chain partners who can provide secondary storage and distribution capacity and capability of time and temperature sensitive products.

At Barloworld Logistics, we seek to enable customers in this segment and provide the service offering that will allow them to grow and expand their businesses in a competitive landscape. We have a major presence in forecourts and general trade, and our flexibility and agility allow us to provide a national depth of distribution.

This is achieved through a network of facilities in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Polokwane, Durban and Nelspruit. Barloworld Logistics’ temperature controlled solutions provide multi-temperature, multi-product loads to 6,000 delivery points every month.