JSE-listed supply cha in and logistics service provider Cargo Carriers is pleased to announce the recent signing of a contract with Lafarge Cement. The contract allows the Fuel and Powders Business Unit of the company to expand its footprint in the industry by delivering dry bulk cement across the country.
Lafarge is one of the major cement companies in Southern Africa with a production capacity of over 3 million tons per year. The company's Lichtenburg cement works is the largest and one of the most technically advanced cement production facilities in the country. Lafarge also operates cement clinker grinding stations at Randfontein, on the west side of Johannesburg and Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal.
The signing of the contract with Lafarge will see Cargo Carriers initially operating 30 dry bulk tankers, Mercedes Benz Actros 2644's, with an opportunity to further expand this operation. Loading of the cement will take place at Lafarge's facilities at Lichtenburg, Randfontein and Kaalfontein for delivery countrywide.

From left to right: Johnny Abbott (key accounts manager); Helgard van der Westhuizen (GM - finance, training & HSE); Rudolph Verster (divisional director - chemicals, steel & mining); Tim Nelson (supply chain manager - Lafarge); Thierry Legrand (CEO - Lafarge); Cathrine James (logistics analyst - Lafarge); Johan Kruger (COO); Nico Gerber (GM - fuel & powders)

Key factors in Cargo Carriers securing of the contract with Lafarge include the company's continuous investment in new equipment which has provided it with greater capacity and excellent turnaround times, and its reputation for reliability and expertise in the industry. High Safety, Health, Environment and Quality scores distinguish Cargo Carriers as a leading service provider in the transportation of powders in the country.

Cement is by far the fastest growing part of our bulk powders portfolio, and our experience and expertise within this industry, have positioned us perfectly to support the growth of Lafarge.

"We are confident that our flexibility to cope with industry fluctuations will help us meet mutual productivity and profitability objectives, and will ensure a successful partnership with Lafarge" said Cargo Carriers' Fuel and Powders Business Unit General Manager Nico Gerber.