Windhoek
Last week, the Nambia-German Centre for Logistics (NGCL), together with some of the most important and influential industry organisations, hosted the Annual Logistics Workshop in Walvis Bay.
The four days were filled with a wide range of presentations and discussions on “Success Stories and Best Practices in Namibia”. The theme focused on sharing expertise and insights in transport and supply chain management. Some of the partners involved in the ‘Best Practises’ workshop were Transworld Cargo, Southern Business School Namibia, National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Namibia Logistics Association, Namport and Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat.
This cross-section from the logistics and transportation field shared their best practises, their vision and expertise during the four-day workshop, covering the whole spectrum of logistics topics. The speakers represented industry, government and academia and covered a variety of subjects ranging from curbing barriers to logistics, trade requirements, optimisation, as well as logistics education in Namibia and industry panel discussions.
Through case studies and presenting research on these subjects the workshop addressed the core issue of logistics hubs and their potential for the development of Namibia and her trade. “It was an informative, interactive industry-wide event that will make a positive contribution to the future of logistics in Namibia and we are already planning next year’s event,” said Logan Fransman, acting director of the NGCL.