NEW EQUIPMENT
emerging miners) to use the
cheapest supply chains to their
markets, no more intermediaries,
or selling on to bigger mines.
“Furthermore, the versatility
and functionality of bins will
reduce supply chain costs and
create much-needed rail capacity.
Transnet is not required to
supply specialised wagons, just
flat decks, of which there is an
oversupply,” he points out.
Benefits include:
• Reduction in landside costs
• Faster turnaround
• Supply chain efficiency
• Asset revenue-generating
efficiencies
• Reduction in intermediaries
• Improved speed of
offloading.
SCA provides a technical advisory
and support service throughout
the African continent. ■
The versatility and functionality of bins will reduce supply chain costs and create much-needed rail capacity.