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New direct service options reduce costs and transit

Neutral consolidator SACO CFR has announced that it will be implementing new direct services in a bid to improve its service offerings and better support its customers' needs. The move comes as part of the company's ongoing commitment to innovation and customer service excellence.

Jayne da Silva
21/04/2023

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SACO CFR Launches STARS Leadership Initiative

STARS Leadership is a leadership and development initiative that aims to identify potential future leaders in the SACO CFR team of companies. This includes SACO CFR, Metro Minds, ZacPak, and the group’s Mauritius office.

Jayne da Silva
21/04/2023

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Improved solutions into West Africa

The trade and commerce sector in Africa is currently experiencing rapid growth, with a surge in demand for exports across a wide range of industries. However, this increase in demand has also highlighted the pressing need for efficient and reliable logistics solutions to support the export market.

Jayne da Silva
11/04/2023

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Shippers skimping on packaging

There was a definite increase in enquiries for eco-friendly packaging in the country, but there were still too few alternatives available on the market.

Jayne da Silva
21/02/2023

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Increasing demand for critical thinking

by Liesl Venter, Freight News Demand for enterprise and leadership skills is expected to rise, says Juliette Fourie, founder and managing director of Metro Minds. “Enterprise skills are transferable skills, allowing people to navigate complex job functions in different industries.…

Jayne da Silva
03/02/2023

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Consolidator to add second weekly service | Zimbabwe

Thanks to increased growth in volumes to Zimbabwe, SACO CFR is scaling up its service offering to the country.

Jayne da Silva
03/02/2023

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Coaching programme introduced in collaboration with personal wellness specialists

Finding experienced candidates with knowledge of the local market as well as supply chain experience is becoming increasingly difficult, says SACO CFR chief human resources officer, Beverly Kirstein. Over and above this, soft skills such as leadership, communication and relationship management are also not that easy to find.

Jayne da Silva
02/09/2022