Inside Laser - Autumn 2010 - The Laser Group

An internal publication keeping the team informed, involved and updated.
The Laser Group
Level 2, Dean Street Arcade, Dean Street, Newlands
Cape Town, South Africa
Telephone: +27 21 659 4000 Facsimile: +27 21 659 4090
Email: info@laserserv.co.za Web: laser.co.za
From the Editor
2010 seems to be living up to the expectation
that it’s to be quite an eventful year – on the
economic, social, political and sporting fronts so
many historical moments have already taken
place.
This issue includes a separate insert, one which
highlights Laser’s support of South Africa’s hosting
of the first World Cup played on African soil. As
South Africans, we are excited, we are prepared
to welcome our guests, and we are looking
forward to introducing an African flavour to the
World of Football, one that will be spoken of
fondly, for many years beyond 2010.
“On the pitch, there are no social, cultural,
religious or racial distinctions… “Football
embodies the Rainbow Nation” – Jomo Sono
Feroza Petersen
Communications and Marketing
Manager
Autumn 2010
In this issue
Message from the Centre
2010 – the year of opportunity
Tailor-made Solutions
at Laser Logistics
GAC Laser enters
into the citrus market
Dawn Wing
opens new hub
Time Freight
supports sport
Partner Activity
DPD opens new depots
GAC announces merger and awards
Industry news
World Cup embargo not confirmed

Message from the Centre
Laser’s highlights.
As always, it is with great pleasure that we have another opportunity to communicate and to share a few of our thoughts
about the prospects for the year ahead.
It has been an interesting start to the
trading year. Many of you may also be
feeling that much of our activity is being
influenced by both the legacy of last year’s
economic downturn as well as by the
greater prospects and opportunities that
the ‘recovery’ is providing. Looking back
at 2009, we were all generally attending to
the impact and consequences of the
downturn whilst having to deal with the
uncertainty that existed – amongst our
economists, our customers, our suppliers,
our staff and others.
Dwelling for a last time on 2009
Lets dwell for a moment (and for the last
time!) on 2009. Laser’s financial results
were both commendable and pleasing in
many respects as were the very many
notable achievements. Whilst every one
of our businesses were impacted in different
ways, all of them faced up to a much more
competitive environment as market size
diminished and the cost of doing business
increased. Without exception our
management and staff showed resilience
and a determination to react swiftly to the
‘hardening’ trading environment. Innovation
was required to identify and secure new
revenue sources. Difficult decisions were
required to stem and where possible reduce
costs, both from an operational and a
development perspective.
We are delighted to report that whilst
profits were down on 2008 they remained
at an acceptable level. Critically, all of the
operating businesses were stronger
businesses at the end of the year than they
were at the beginning – without exception
well positioned for growth in the year
ahead.
Cautious optimism
We are already nearly through the Ist
quarter of 2010 and we are pleased to say
that the cautious optimism that we
expressed towards the 2009 close has
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been supported by a great start to the
year. Each of our businesses has
experienced strong revenue growth and,
on analysis, this can be attributed to our
efforts of last year (and this year to) but
also the improving ‘external’ conditions. It
is worth emphasising here that we should
not allow this improved environment to
mask nor accommodate any complacency.
We must continue to ask ourselves what
more we can do to enhance our customer
service, enhance our competitiveness,
enhance our operational efficiencies and
find ways of better positioning ourselves
for future opportunity.
Thinking about and planning for
‘Post 2010’
With just a couple of months to go before
the ‘kick-off’, we are privileged to be
participants in FIFA 2010 – participants as
South Africans, participants as an
organisation. Our commitment to the
event and all of its possibilities has stood
us in good stead. It is notable how many
other companies are only now indicating
their support and excitement. We should
feel proud that we embraced from early
on all that the event promises – during and
after the 64 games starting 11 June - and
that we to some extent led others in this
regard.
But as we know – all good things come to
an end and one has to move on to new
opportunities, new plans. With this in mind
we all must look forward to ‘Post 2010’
and in particular ensure that we strive
towards new aspirations, new destination
points. Now is the time for us to set these
- to make sure that we collectively work
towards achieving the new prospects.
Before the end of the year we will be
engaging both informally and formally in
different forums so that we are able to
formulate and commit to a 2015
Development Plan.
Collaboration – for our customers,
for our growth
As a business providing multiple logistics
services, we are ever more frequently being
asked by our customers to find ways of
offering them solutions that work across
their whole supply chain. This calls for
added collaboration amongst our businesses
so that we meet our customer
expectations. We are delighted that we
have made real strides in this regard over
the last year or two. However we are
under no illusions – whilst we have made
progress, we have much more to do and
some of our future success and growth
will come as a consequence of our
commitment to this enhanced
collaboration.
Thank you – and Ke Nako
As always it is with thanks that we end this
message – thanks for your efforts, thanks
for your on-going resilience, thanks for
your leadership, thanks for your belief in
Laser’s prospects.
And finally – Ke Nako – Now is the time.
70 days to go. Enjoy!
Michael Fuller and Philip Hayes

Laser’s
MISSION
Laser’s mission is to be a
provider of logistics services
to business operating within
and beyond the borders of
South Africa through
innovative solutions,
technology and service
excellence.
Message from the Centre
In this segment the Group shares some of Laser’s highlights.
Organisational Structure
DPD Laser
Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd
Express Distribution
GeoPost
Intercontinental SAS
The Laser Group (Pty) Ltd
50% 50% 100%
GAC Laser International
Logistics (Pty) Ltd
International
Forwarding & Logistics
50% 50%
Gulf Agency
Company Ltd
Laser’s Responsibility
to Stakeholders
As a company and as individuals, Laser’s values
commit employees to high standards of integrity,
mutual respect, and practicing sound ethics in
dealing with all stakeholders.
LASER STRIVES TO
Laser Logistics
(Pty) Ltd
Improve the value of each shareholder’s investment.
Maintain adequate financial strength to support the
company’s growth objectives.
Meet all its financial objectives to ensure a long-term sustainable
business.
LASER SUBSCRIBES TO
Good corporate governance and strives for service
excellence in all its businesses.
We hold ourselves accountable to our customers,
shareholders, partners and employees by acting in a responsible
manner, respecting our commitments, providing results and
striving for the highest quality.
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Group Activity: Expanding Laser
Updating you on recent developments at Laser.
TAILOR-MADE
SOLUTIONS AT
With a growing warehousing capability in all major centres of South
Africa Laser Logistics is strategically positioned to provide its customers
with tailor-made solutions, offering a range of logistics services that
clients require quickly, flexibly and affordably.
In response to the recent cost efficiency drives by most customers,
Laser Logistics has gone to market with additional service offerings
and tailor-made packages that meet these changing logistics needs. Last
year saw Laser Logistics introducing an innovative, extended warehousing
concept into its broader service offering.
“We offer warehousing facilities that can comfortably accommodate
multi- and single users across South Africa. Irrespective of the size of
their companies, the scope of services we provide to them, the storage
space they require or the length of their contract with Laser Logistics,
our customers enjoy full access to years of warehousing and distribution
know-how at all levels”, said Warren Hewitt, Laser Logistics CEO.
Backed by 39 years of experience, Laser Logistics takes pride in providing
service levels that take its customer operations to a whole new level
of performance. Because Laser Logistics warehousing links directly to
its distribution capability, the company offers a seamless transition
between these two critical services.
Warren added,” Our reputation is founded on developing intelligent
and tailor-made solutions for our customers by leveraging processes,
people, technology and infrastructure. Our business is about much
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more than warehousing and distribution. We add value, improve services,
reduce costs, strive to truly understand our customer’s business and
exceed their individual requirements.”
Laser Logistics is positioning itself as an extension of its customer’s
business as it has the ability to extend its service offering as and when
required and depending on the customer’s requirements.
Thomas Sithole, Mafa Moses and Highlands Lesufi of Laser Logistics
Laser’s Logistics warehouse in Kuils River, Cape Town

GAC Laser will be handling a record
2,800,000 cartons of Valencia oranges
- just months after entering the South African
citrus market.
Prior to 2010 a strictly controlled cold chain
was required for all South African fruit exports,
adding significant cost to the logistics chain.
Since then, however, the local citrus industry
has received a boost with changes to the
regulations that significantly reduce the cost
of shipping their juicy loads European, Middle
Eastern and Far East destinations. The Perishable
Products Export Control Board (PPECB) now
allows certain citrus produce (including Valencia
oranges) to be handled and stored at ambient
temperatures provided that the fruit is packed
WORLD CUP 2010
into reefer containers or vessels within 10
days of inspection at the farms or pack houses.
CEO Simon Hayes says that to meet the
challenges of the new business, GAC Laser
will be working around the clock during the
peak season to ensure that all 40,000 pallets
(or 2,800,000 cartons) of fruit are handled in
accordance with PPECB regulations.
The company’s new warehouse in Jacobs,
completed at the end of last year 12 km from
the Port of Durban, is ideally placed for the
business. The facility has 14 container bays
under roof and excellent vehicle receiving
areas, WI fi scanning capabilities and security.
To speed up the handling process, double pallet
handling forklift attachments have been fitted
Group Activity: Expanding Laser
Updating you on recent developments at Laser.
BEATING THE SQUEEZE
and individual pallet positions demarcated for
accurate and speedy location based on FIFO
principles and specific target market loading.
A PPECB Officer will also based at the premises
to ensure that the 10-day rule is complied
with.
Simon Hayes adds: “We believe that the
commitment of our excellent team to
effectively plan and communicate with the
growers, transporters, vessel lines and local
authorities will establish us as a leader in this
new and exciting market.”
As South Africa gets ready to welcome football’s World Cup in June, for the first time on African soil, GAC Laser has
been joining in preparations.
Shirts on their backs
Until the first whistle sounds, every Friday sees GAC Laser staff around the country donning
football jerseys in support of their favourite teams. The jerseys have been imported from Germany
and cleared, warehoused and distributed by GAC Laser for a client who is an official FIFA sponsor
supplier.
Painting the town red
The company has also played a role in the development of the new Bus Rapid Transport system that will
help fans reach the matches safely and efficiently. The red pigment for the roadways has been imported
by a GAC Laser customer and stored at the Cape Town warehouse.
In the stands
Fans can also thank GAC Laser for their import and distribution of the seats they will perch on
the edge of for matches at Mbombela and Cape Town stadiums. At Mbombela, a distinctive African
them is given by the zebra stripe on the seating and giraffe towers standing guard outside the
stadium, while the Cape Town stadium is designed to reflect the constantly changing moods and
weather of the city.
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Events & Media
Exciting information about Africa’s preparation for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Proud
Supporters
From the left to right
Antoinette (Kaka) Reddy, Caroline (Torres) Bux and Dennis (Tshabalala)
Biyase - all from GAC Laser, with Rafick (Messi) Kareem of Laser Logistics
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As the pulse of Africa begins to beat faster in anticipation
of the world’s greatest sporting event coming to its shores,
Laser has continued its drive to add to the enthusiasm in the build up
to the game. We have the team. We now have the infrastructure and
the resources. And Laser can’t wait to welcome our guests under
African skies to watch the greatest footballing spectacle on earth.
The 100 days-to-go mark on the calendar left Laser celebrating the
milestone with a profusion of soccer-related activities at offices and
branches throughout the country. Laser marked the day with a Fly the
Flag campaign, with each employee receiving their own national flag
and a leaflet outlining the symbolism, history and heritage of the flag.
All divisions took to making this a day of celebration, with mini-soccer
tournaments taking place during the lunch hour, groups of people
singing the national anthem, waving their flags and spreading the message
to neighbouring businesses.
The enthusiasm is contagious. More and more people are now
participating in Football Friday, and purchasing soccer paraphernalia.
Suddenly the gold and green jersey is the one to wear, and many now
have an opinion on the Vuvuzela, the Jabulani, the team and the coach.
Whether you are part of the 99% of the South African public who can’t
wait for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to kick off, or part of the remaining
1% who say that they’re not really that interested (but will secretly be
watching the event anyway), there is simply no escaping the fact that
this country is pulling out all the stops to make this the best supported
World Cup ever.
Dennis Biyase blows that Vuvuzela

A WHOLE
NEW BALL
GAME
The greatest of all World Cup match balls, “Jabulani” is all set to cut
a striking appearance at the 2010 World Cup. The name is derived
from the Zulu word meaning “celebrate” or “rejoice” and it pays
tribute to the passionate celebration that will be experienced in the
country during the World Cup.
When the ball was introduced on the day of the 2010 World Cup
draw in Cape Town, some of the world’s best players gave Jabulani
the royal stamp of approval.
Germany captain Michael Ballack said: “Fantastic, the ball does exactly
what I want it to.”
Said English midfielder Frank Lampard:”A very strong ball, true to
hit.”
Brazil’s world famous striker Kaka said the ball was great. “For me,
contact with the ball is all-important, and that’s just great with this
ball.”
Jabulani ball facts:
• 8 thermally bonded 3-D panels
• Spherically moulded\
• Grip’n'Groove technology
• 11 colours, although the white, yellow and black are dominant,
the design capturing the colourfulness of South Africa.
Events & Media
Exciting information about Africa’s preparation for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
SA SOCCER HISTORY
One of the first gifts that democracy brought South Africa was its
first truly representative national soccer team – Bafana Bafana.
In 1992, the united South African team came into being, playing
Cameroon in its first match in Durban on 9 July. It was one triumphant
occasion for the side that came to be known as Bafana Bafana as they
edged the West African powerhouse by one goal to nil win.
Kaizer Chiefs, “The Amakhozi” was founded in 1970 by Kaizer
Motaung, Kaizer Chiefs has become one of South Africa’s most
successful teams.
Formed in 1937, Orlando Pirates is one of South Africa’s oldest
teams and two-time winners of SA’s Premier Soccer League since it’s
launch in 1997.
While Chiefs and Pirates have long battled for the title of South Africa’s
most popular club, a third outfit has emerged as a challenger for the
position: Mamelodi Sundowns. Backed by mining magnate Patrice
Motsepi, “The Brazilians” have the finances to ensure a squad with
depth and quality.
with Jabulani, “the celebration”
Jabulani knows for starters that there are 11 players in a football
team. He proudly represents the 11 th generation of Adidas World
Cup match balls.
As a pure-bred South African, Jabulani knows that the 2010 host
country has 11 official languages. But the play on the magic number
11 does not end there – the diverse South African population is made
up of 11 communities, on whom Jabulani relies to provide the world
with great hospitality come 2010.
TOP SCORERS – BAFANA BAFANA
Bafana Bafana meaning “The Boys”
PLAYER SA CAREER GOALS (CAPS)
Benni McCarthy 1997 – present 31 (76)
Shaun Bartlett 1995 – 2005 28 (74)
Phil Masinga 1992 – 2001 18 (58)
Siyabonga Nomvethe 1999 – present 15 (72)
Sibusiso Zuma 1998 – 2008 13 (67)
Delron Buckley 1998 – present 10 (72)
Current World Ranking - 88 th
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Group Activity: Expanding Laser
Updating you on recent developments at Laser.
DAWN WING OPENS NEW HUB
March 2010 saw the opening of the new
Dawn Wing hub in Riverhorse Valley Business
Park in Durban. Previously located in Springfield
Park, the new hub is now positioned closer to the
newly built international airport at La Mercy, and
has greater accessibility to the national roads and
express ways.
Seenie Govender, Regional Executive said, “With
the new hub comes better equipped facilities and
a workplace that is conducive to a more professional
working environment. The improved configuration
of the goods receiving and dispatch area means
that more deliveries are able to be sorted and
dispatched a lot faster”.
Team building and creative thinking were the
themes at this year’s Annual Dawn Wing Sales
conference, held at Amanzingwe, Broederstroom
in Gauteng at the end January.
The annual conference is a platform at which
the annual sales targets are announced, feedback
is given on the previous year’s activities, and
new incentive programmes and marketing
campaigns are introduced. Dawn Wing also uses
the conference as an opportunity to recognise
and award members of the sales team for their
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In addition to the facilities presenting the clients
with quick, smart, reliable service, the team at Dawn
Wing also boasts their very own ‘chill zone’, where
they are able to unwind during their free time.
Several of Dawn Wing’s clients attended the event
held on the premises, including Davinscot, Widex,
Toys‘R us, Wavelengths, Karen Hayens and Frame
Group. Some guests, in their post-event
correspondence with Dawn Wing, commented on
the warm reception and great hospitality.
“We are enjoying the new premises – it’s a million
times better than our previous depot, and the new
environment leads to a far more proficient
contribution to reaching targets for 2009. This
year’s team building exercises included a creative
aspect where the various teams had to design
a Makaraba, team flag and anthem.
The two-day conference closed with a
celebratory dinner onboard the classically
remodelled and refurbished wood-panelled
coaches of the Rovos Rail, said to be the most
luxurious train in the world.
engagement with both staff and clients,” concluded
Seenie.
Dawn Wing’s branch in Durban is located at:
24B Island Circle, Riverhorse Valley Business
Park, Riverhorse Valley East
Telephone: 031 581 6700
TEAM WORK THEME FOR DAWN WING SALES CONFERENCE
Ashen Govender (far left) and Eddie Vosloo
(far right) with sales reps of the year 2009,
Brenda du Plessis and Samantha Barwell.

Group Activity: Expanding Laser
Updating you on recent developments at Laser.
TIME FREIGHT
SUPPORTS SPORT
Time Freight has since the late 1980’s supported and sponsored a number of sporting codes as well as
individual sportsmen and women. This historical support and sponsorship continues and will reach an all time
high in 2010, with the addition of two significant events to our traditional support for smaller sports. Firstly,
we have acquired the Title Sponsorship rights for 2010 of the Time Freight Multi Sport Series, and secondly,
the Time Freight Hare Scramble Series which is contested over six separate off – road events.
Time Freight recognises that sport and the various sporting role models contribute greatly to the community
and influence the way people think and behave. “Our policy toward sponsoring sporting events is always
guided by the value to the community of sport and the underlying principal of a positive attitude, a healthy
body, sound team work, and a competitive spirit are the essential ingredients for community, individual and
business successes. Time Freight’s continued commitment to this principal has assisted individuals to realise
their potential and perform at the highest levels of their sport”, said Etienne van Ravesteyn, CEO of Time
Freight.
Multi Sport goes a long way towards incorporating all that Time Freight hopes to accomplish by involving
itself with sport and sporting events. By its very nature, multi sport encourages a healthy life-style. Top
performing individuals are provided with a competitive environment where their abilities are tested against
the best available competition, whilst opportunities for the less able participants to test themselves are
created.
Sporting codes which have benefitted from Time Freight’s support over the years include:
Road, Track and Mountain Bike Cycling; Individual Multi Sport participants; Motor Racing including motor
cycles and karts; Canoeing; Equestrian sport; Golf; Lawn Bowls; Action Cricket; Road Running; Squash; and
Swimming in particular the annual “Midmar Mile”.
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Partner Activity
Partner developments on the global front.
The Laser Group’s international partners are themselves substantial global logistics businesses. Laser partnered with GeoPost Intercontinental
SAS (a subsidiary of La Poste, the French Post Office) in its Express Distribution business and with Gulf Agency Company Ltd (GAC)
in its International Forwarding business.
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DPD Laser Express Logistics is a company jointly owned and controlled by Laser and GeoPost Intercontinental
SAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of GeoPost, a parcel distributor specialist made up of the Express subsidiaries
of the La Poste Group. GeoPost, through its operating subsidiaries, is the second largest express operator
in Europe. Branded DPD, GeoPost aspires to be the world’s 5th largest integrator.
GAC announced the merger of its UK operations to better meet
clients’ needs effective 1 January 2010.
‘Kick it with GAC FA Cup’ contest launched
As the official ESPN STAR Sports broadcast sponsor of the 2010 FA Cup, GAC
has launched “Kick it with GAC FA Cup”, a football tipping contest for clients
in the shipping, logistics and marine industry.
GAC Dubai clinches prestigious global quality assurance award
for international moving services
GAC Dubai has achieved the highly-regarded FIDI-FAIMISO (FIDI Accredited
International Mover) standard.
Statoil and GAC signs worldwide agency contract
Major energy group Statoil has appointed GAC to provide hub agency services
covering all ports outside of Norway effecting from 2010. The contract extends
GAC’s long-standing relationship with Statoil through GAC Norway since the
1980s.
The opening of the Bangalore and Chennai DPD depots in India
has positively impacted export numbers.
DPD Russia opens new depot in Lipetsk and furthers expands its
regional network in Central Russia.
DPD Ukraine expands its regional network and opened a depot in
Zaporizhzhya. The company now offers its customers even greater coverage
of the territory of Ukraine for the delivery of parcels and freight.
DPD Kazakhstan opened a new agency in Aktobe, Caspian Area,
which means that DPD now covers 15 main destinations in Kazakhstan.
French MPs finally approved the new postal law that will transform
La Poste into a limited company as of 1 March, 2010.
GAC Laser International Logistics is a company jointly owned and controlled by The Laser Group and Gulf
Agency Limited (GAC). GAC was established in 1956, and is the largest independent shipping, marine and
logistics provider in the world, with more than 240 offices covering 1 000 locations worldwide.
GAC Corporate Academy enters new phase with E-learning 2.0
The GAC Corporate Academy (GCA) has entered the next stage of its evolution with the launch of its new “E-learning 2.0” platform – ‘by GCA,
for GAC’. This marks the beginning of the second phase of the development of the Academy.
GAC partners with AT&T Williams F1 team Under the AT&T agreement, GAC will provide efficient logistics support in connection with
the company’s Formula One freight requirements and oversee the management of the equipment for a challenging global programme that visits 19
different countries on five continents in nine months.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
programme, Laser sponsored and hosted the launch of the Move-It
Moving Matters programme in Kliprivier, Rietfontein just outside
Johannesburg. The launch took place at Pheasant Folly Primary school
during February this year.
Laser’s in-kind contribution includes the warehousing and distribution of
Move-It Moving Matters kits from Laser Logistics in Isando, to the primary
schools linked to the programme.
Move-It Moving Matters is a programme developed by Dr Claire Nicholson
Group Corporate Social Responsibility
MOVING MATTERS
TEDDIES DELIVERED WITH TIME FREIGHT
During January Time Freight assisted a Greyton based charity, AIDS Babies Organisation,
in transporting a total of 10 tons (volumetric) of soft toys (Teddies) between Durban
and Cape Town. Seen here with the first of two loads at Time Freight in Cape Town are:
· Standing left to right: Tercia Barry, Corrie Oncke, Cameron Heyns and Ferdinand Brand
· Kneeling: Eric Ndima, Amit Devir and Freddy van de Bank
· Sitting: Hendrik van Rhyn
Mike Burton and the team at Time Freight in Durban made the initial contact with the
charity and organised the collection.
Laser’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.
and is a unique concept designed to systematically grow and develop the
child’s motor competence.
The programme especially emphasizes the development of complex, yet
fundamental movement patterns of balance, locomotion and manipulation.
The programme comprises three elements – a bag of activity tools for
each learner, a learner manual with appropriate activity challenges, and a
teacher manual with assessment rubrics and progress charts.
The programme ties in well with Laser’s focus on the upliftment of children
in need through support of health-related projects and sport development.
Thomas Sithole of Laser Logistics was proud to
assist with the distribution of kits.
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Profiling our People
Meet a colleague.
Taking up the leadership position
Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of
Dawn Wing as at 1 March this year, Eddie Vosloo
has been a part of the Dawn Wing team for
eight years. Not new to the courier industry,
he started his career in the cargo industry in
1985 and has held various positions at SAA,
DHL, Speed Services, Berco Express and Go
Logix.
Eddie says,”Dawn Wing has become my official
second home and admittedly, our people, our
customers and our suppliers have contributed
to my development. Some of my core values
include integrity and honesty, and I associate
with people who listen and who are fair in their
dealings with others.”
On the personal front, Eddie and his life partner,
Stienie, are raising two teenage boys, and their
home is filled with several pets, including dogs,
tropical fish, an African Grey, pigeons, tortoises
and Bearded Dragons.
Industry News
Topical industry news.
With less than 3 months to go before the World
Cup, no definite plans are yet available around
the movement of freight in the country during
the World Cup period.
While no official embargoes has been put in
place, except for the movement of abnormal
cargo in Gauteng and the Western Cape, newly
appointed director general of the transport
department George Mahlalela is on record as
saying while there will be no interference around
the delivery of fuel and food for the tournament,
road freight activities could be limited.
Road hauliers are said to expect a range of
limitations placed on the movement of freight
– from trucks being diverted off certain roads,
The first quarter of 2010 has already passed,
and in May this year, Dawn Wing will be
celebrating its 21 st birthday. With the 2010
Soccer World Cup imminent, the company is
faced with several new and exciting opportunities,
which will require an aptitude for change and
flexibility. “I believe quite strongly that Dawn
Wing has set the foundation for a highly dynamic,
successful 2010, and a sustainable future. The
team is already working full steam ahead to make
this happen,” concludes Eddie.
And to relax and unwind out of office, Eddie
settles with some traditional biltong, a flame
grilled medium rare fillet and the occasional
Kudu Carpaccio whilst watching a Bulls game.
Eddie’s most inspiring quote…
“The future depends on what we do in the present.”
Mahatma Gandhi
WORLD CUP TRUCKING
EMBARGO NOT CONFIRMED
to the prohibition of using specific roads at
specific times.
According to the Gauteng DoT, the decision to
place an embargo on the movement of abnormal
cargo for the duration of the World Cup has
much to do with not wanting to over-extend
the capacity of its law enforcement agencies
while also preventing any major traffic hiccups
or congestion on the province’s roads.
Eddie Vosloo
The Road Freight Association (RFA) advised
that it has been in constant talks with the
Department of Transport as well as the Local
Organising Committee for the World Cup, and
more definite information will be forthcoming
closer to the event.
Although at this stage there is no guarantee
that there will not be an embargo on freight
and that trucks can move freely around the
country during the tournament, Laser will be
planning in advance to ensure that deliveries to
areas around the soccer stadiums on or close
to match days are well planned for.
Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Board or Management of The Laser Group.
The Editorial committee reserves its editorial rights.