Grindrod Carrier Logistics – Automotive have been awarded the major portion of the Finished Vehicle Deliveries contract for Mercedes-Benz of South Africa. Grindrod’s share of the Mercedes-Benz contract has increased five-fold and the geographic penetration is aligned with our strategy of increasing our footprint in both the Eastern Cape and Gauteng where six of the seven motor manufacturers in South Africa have their assembly and manufacturing plants.
The award followed extensive negotiations with Daimler AG in Stuttgart, as well as an HSSE and Operational audit undertaken by Daimler AG’s worldwide audit team. Grindrod’s commitment to BBBEE, sustainable logistical solutions, and world-class policies and procedures covering all facets of the Group’s business, was an important factor in Daimler AG and Mercedes- Benz of South Africa’s decision.
Contributor: David Roberts