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DRIVING AFRICA
WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING A CROSS-BORDER TRUCK DRIVER IN AFRICA? The transport industry is a critical component of Africa’s economy; it is responsible for the movement of goods across the continent. Cross-border drivers are becoming increasingly important in this industry, as they bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and skills to help companies improve […]
OUR PLAYBOOK FOR SCALE
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT Alistair Group’s infrastructure investments have allowed us to achieve our development and scalability goals. Quantity and quality of infrastructure investment has been a key driver of growth for Alistair Group and going forward we will continue to invest in the facilities, locations and infrastructure to best serve our clients. Amongst the many, two key […]
PIPE TRANSPORT CASE STUDY
A CONTINUOUS 120-HOUR OPERATION OF PIPE TRANSPORT Transportation of cargo can sometimes be a challenging task; this is especially true when it comes to delivering cargo on time. Once a charter vessel has berthed there is a limited time to get the cargo to the offloading location at the port. Our customer, one of […]
PIONEER FACILITIES INSTALLATION AND MANAGEMENT
Setting up base for the first time in a new country can be a challenging task with its own set of unique obstacles and compliance issues. Our international client was in search of a regionally established partner to assist with the supply, installation, construction and management of their pioneer temporary facilities in Temane, Mozambique. Our […]
ALISTAIR LOGISTICS – BEIRA CORRIDOR ACTIVATED
Project Overview Alistair Logistics has a presence in and services its clients at several major Ports along the sub-African and East African coastline – including Dar es Salaam, Walvis Bay, Durban and Richard Bay. In the first quarter of 2022, a decision was made to establish activities on the Beira Corridor to cater to our […]
2022 VENTURE
A NEW VENTURE IN TRADING Alistair Group’s trading journey started in 2021 as an occasional chemical sale to service key clients. However, it was only in 2022 that we decided to fully integrate trading into our core competencies, as opposed to being a per-client / project-specific offering. Our focus is on chemicals for the […]
TOP FIVE TIPS FOR TRANSPORTING COPPER/COBALT
THE TOP FIVE TIPS FOR TRANSPORTING COPPER/COBALT The mining industry has witnessed an increased demand for more copper and this has partially been attributed to the advent of electric vehicles (EVs), which use copper for batteries and wiring. Alistair Group’s extensive experience and proven expertise in this industry have allowed us to recognise the Copperbelt’s […]
A TRANSPORTER OF CHOICE FOR COPPER
Alistair Group has been providing logistics solutions to the mining industry since 2008. We advise solutions for copper, gold, cobalt, tin, manganese, and other base metal mining commodities. Alistair Group understands that providing logistic services to the mining industry is unique and that there are often complex challenges. We are conversant and compliant with the […]
ALISTAIR GROUP CASE STUDY
A LEADER IN SULPHUR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. | 01 November 2022 Project Overview: sulphur is a major by-product of oil refining and gas processing. It also happens to be a vital input for the processing of cobalt and copper ore. For this reason, our customers are always seeking the fastest, most cost-effective solutions […]
WE GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR SAFETY
PHYSICAL AND TECHNOLOGY SAFETY MEASURES According to an article published by Reuters on 27 July 2021, between January and May 2021, at least 66 loads of Copper were hijacked in transit to port destinations – with about 60% of the incidents occurring in South Africa. Since then, the crime syndicates have not taken their foot […]
WE HAVE STATE-OF-THE-ART TRAINING
WE ARE COMPLIANT AND INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED For Alistair Group, having certified employees helps reduce turnover, accidents and injuries, and prevents customer service problems. It also leads to improved staff efficiencies, improved availability and risk mitigation, superior business agility and improved productivity and reduced cost. At Alistair Group a training needs analysis is conducted for every […]
PROTECTING YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN
Alistair Group Security Measures Alistair Group prioritises the safety and security of our client’s cargo. We have implemented multiple physical safety and security measures and pride ourselves on the protocols and technological developments that protect our client’s supply chain holistically. PHYSICAL WAREHOUSING SECURITY: When it comes to warehouse security, it is needed to implement […]
