1. Introducing you to Bidvest Panalpina Logistics, a
collaboration of experience, scale and global reach.
We offer you an integrated supply chain solution for
your cargo, by air sea road and rail, wherever and
whenever. Let us transform your business with our range
of global and local supply chain and logistics services.
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2. We are part of the Bidvest Group and work exclusively
with our global partner, Panalpina, ranked in the top five
global logistics companies. This extensive reach and
infrastructure enable us to design, implement and
synchronise your cargo throughout the globe in the
most efficient way.
While our experience goes back more than 100 years,
we are at the forefront of innovation when it comes
to supply chains. It’s more than our global network of
strategically located hubs. Today it is about predicting
tomorrow’s demands in a constantly changing market.
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3. It’sall about
the flow
Designing, controlling and continually improving the
complex global flow of goods through the supply chain
is a challenge that few logistics service providers can
meet. We can and this is why.
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4. whereBPL
knows
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We have developed customised
solutions across all industry sectors
because we recognise that every
industry is unique and every client
is unique. Our teams of dedicated
supply chain professionals work with
global companies to provide
solutions.
Consumer goods
and retail
Healthcare and
chemicals
Hi-tech and
Telecommunica-
tions
Oil and gas
Special Projects
and energy
Mining
Manufacturing
Engineering
Automotive
Defence and
Aerospace

5. The fastest, leanest, most efficient route for your product to get
to market depends on many critical factors. BPL addresses
these through analysis, modeling, design and optimisation of
the end-to-end supply chain across multiple business functions.
You push the limit, we measure it.
enabledecision
support
Our supply chain
solutions include:
Cost to
serve
models
Inventory
modelling
Business
process
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Supply
chain
risk
analysis
Centre
of gravity
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Supply
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network
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Geographic
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optimisation
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6. It’sWe source the best transport option by
air, ocean, road or rail.
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IT Solutions
World class
operating systems
Systems integration
Financial Services
Marine insurance
Trade finance
and services

7. airCapacity in the air and security on the
ground are what give BPL the edge. We
offer end-to-end supply chain services,
partner with best-in-class global airlines
and have strategically located hubs at all
international airports. BPL’s sophisticated
facilities are fitted with maximum security
measures and accommodate all sizes and
shapes of cargo, including temperature
controlled and bulky out-of-gauge cargo.

8. Global partner Panalpina is one of the
world’s largest providers of ocean freight
services, enabling BPL to benefit from this
virtually unlimited capacity. Our range of
ocean freight solutions for imports and
exports is enhanced by an impressive
customs clearance service, critical to the
fast turnaround of your cargo. Whether it
is large consignments packed in full
containers, groupage solutions, bulk or
breakbulk cargo, we move your cargo in
the most efficient manner.
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9. Strategically located warehouses across
South Africa will manage your goods as
if they are our own. BPL offers single and
multi-user warehousing. Various bonded
and virtual warehouse facilities manage
stock utilising sophisticated technology and
materials handling equipment. Additional
services include hazardous chemical storage,
container handling and staging, cross-dock,
pick and pack and any other warehouse
requirement. Safety, health, environment,
risk and quality management are crucial
for BPL.
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10. BPL’s transport and distribution infrastructure
caters for container cartage, LCL / break-bulk,
FMCG, dry bulk tankers, primary and
secondary distribution of hazardous and
non-hazardous freight and bonded cargo.
All vehicles are fitted with tracking devices,
on-board radios and CCTV cameras and
processed via a high-tech management
system, ensuring products reach their
destinations safely and efficiently. Our
road freight division operates 24/7 and
utilises smart technology for route optimisation.
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11. At the fast pace in which our clients operate,
flexibility, agility and responsiveness are
prerequisites. We have a dedicated solutions
team of experts backed by vast resources
to solve your most complex logistics require-
ments. This includes Special Projects and
Energy as well as Oil and Gas. Our processes
incorporate best practice methodologies
and our solutions are practical and effective.
As a complementary extension of our service
offering, we will place BPL experts on site or
your complete operation can be outsourced
to BPL.
Dedicated
Solutions

12. let’s
get the
ball
rolling
Contact sales@bpl.za.com
www.bpl.za.com
• Seamless change of service
provider with proper implementation
• Specialised customised servicing teams
• Ongoing innovation resulting in
continuous improvement