CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS
Our can-do attitude, tenacity, courage and vision have seen us grow from humble beginnings into a global powerhouse.We provide customer solutions for an efficient and cost-effective cargo flow, efficiently moving cargo by road, rail, sea and air, providing integrated logistical and specialised services across trade corridors.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Our strong performance validates our strategic decision to move forward with divesting from identified non-core assets and focusing on realigning our key freight services and bank operations.
Our freight volumes have remained strong, driven mainly by robust global mineral demand and the high citrus yields delivered by good rains. With the help of our strong customer relationships, we managed to overcome
several logistical challenges in the year.
Grindrod Bank achieved pleasing financial results by building on the solid foundation laid in recent years. The SARB’s 25 basis point increase to the key lending rate in November, coupled with the likelihood of further
increases in 2022, should support Grindrod Bank's performance fundamentals in the short to medium term.
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STRATEGIC REVIEW
Freight Services and Bank are Grindrod's two core divisions, each with its own strategy.
Grindrod Freight Services unveiled a new strategy in 2021. Our purpose drives our strategy to provide customer solutions for an efficient and cost-effective cargo flow.
Grindrod Bank's strategy consists of three pillars that aim to maintain the Bank's strengths, while positioning it for sustainable long-term growth.