Inter-modal Logistics and IMPERIAL Cargo Overview

Transport Forum Inter-modal and the future. South Africa's growing role in world trade routes. Stellenbosch, South Africa September 1, 2011

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Presented by Abrie de Swardt

Introduction

Disclaimer Introduction IMPERIAL Cargo In Perspective

Green The New Blue

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Disclaimer

Logistics costs in South Africa remain high compared to its trading partners.

Transport cost is the biggest contributor and the high demand for transport is more and more supplied by road an expensive solution for certain / rail centric products and geographic areas.
Furthermore, environmental costs will emerge more strongly as a concern. Fortunately South Africa has significant opportunities to leverage co-modality as the key for an optimum logistics system and I reiterate IMPERIALs views on the matter:
IMPERIAL Logistics believes that South African companies need to have a common objective to

alleviate the pressure on the road system and to bring back to rail the commodities and containers that are suitable for rail transport.
It is essential that rail centric products involving commodities such as coal, iron-ore, chrome, ferrochrome and manganese remain on rail more so than what is currently the case. However, it important for the road and rail sectors to complement each other.

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Disclaimer (Continued)

There has to be an optimum split between these two modes of transport and commodities like coal and manganese as well as containers should not be transported on road in most instances, as this is destroying South Africas infrastructure. Furthermore, solutions need to be found that optimise South Africas end-to-end supply chain, including the way that South Africas rail, road, inland terminals and ports complement each other to compete as a whole against other global supply chains.

Forming public private partnerships is a significant opportunity to support Transnet's multibillion-rand investment plan in creating rail and inter-modal capacity to achieve sustainable logistics. The challenge however remains: Although consensus exists around issues such as regeneration and use of rail capacity, not enough has been done yet. The competitiveness and sustainability of South Africas logistics system remain at risk and moving from consensus to action is long overdue.

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Freight transportation negligible consideration in company strategy

However, current business practices such as international sourcing and quick turnaround times challenge this by extending transportation distances and minimising lead times in the supply chain

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Freight transportation negligible consideration in company strategy

Standard modes of transportation consume fossil fuels, generate noise and emit toxic compounds By measuring the effects of inefficiencies in terms of cost and CO2 we are able to identify potential improvements

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IMPERIAL Cargo In Perspective

Inter-modal transport / container cartage Linehaul transport Cross-border transport Local distribution solutions

Warehousing management /
solutions Integrated IT solutions

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Inter-modal Concept
Production Point of Sale

Consumer

Maritime
Durban Gauteng PE Gauteng Cape Town Gauteng Overborder Ports Cartage services Rail / Road Haulage & Cartage

Domestic
Intermodal Product Offering Load Consolidation Transhipment & Trans-loading Railhead Access Bi-modal transport system

Overborder / Regional
Rail/ Road Haulage & Cartage

Door to Door Service

Rail Corridor
Ship Port
Terminal

Rail

Road

Door to Door Service TPT/TNPA/TFR/Client Integration Terminal Consolidation Terminal Value-adds Terminal De-consolidation Terminal Value-adds

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Rapidly-Changing
Global Economic Conditions Supply Chain Needs and Requirements

Need to Continually Re-Evaluate Global Sourcing and Marketing Strategies Conclusions:

No Such Thing as a Globally-Optimum Supply Chain Solution
Renewed Priorities on Flexibility, Adaptability, and Changeability Critical Need for Supply Chain Innovation

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Conclusions:
No Such Thing as a Globally-Optimum Supply Chain Solution Renewed Priorities on Flexibility, Adaptability, and Changeability Critical Need for Supply Chain Innovation

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Infrastructure

Separate container division

Managing own assets with extensive sub-contractor base

Depots in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth depots

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IMPERIAL Cargo In Perspective

Infrastructure

Separate container division

Managing own assets with extensive sub-contractor base

Depots in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth depots

Process

Facility for CTOs at the port and bonded carrier services

Capacity to pre-draw, destuffing and packing of containers

Risk Management, incl. hazardous cargo Appropriate and formalised SLAs / KPIs in place ISO 9001 , ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001

People Technology
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Suitably qualified and experienced individuals in place More than 3 decades of experience in container handling

Communication 24/7 & 365

Track & Trace of all vehicles Radio contact
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From dumpsite to green logistics landmark site

Leading the green logistics evolution by investing in renewable energy infrastructure

Invested R42 million in this Greenfields project Of this, R2.7 million was invested in a renewable energy generation system delivering > 30,461 KWh annually

New headquarters harness natural power, light and ventilation

Truck wash water treatment plant is noteworthy The project has enabled clean, renewable energy usage at the site for the next 20 years
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THANK YOU

Contact Details

For Further Information: alambrechts@imperialcargo.co.za or +27 21 868 3141

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