Logistics operators are among those who continue to demonstrate a strong demand for large industrial space in key nodes which are central to their operations.
Bakers SA Limited recently opened its new Cape Town depot situated in the Sheffield Business Park in Lansdowne Road, Cape Town – a secure, multi-use commercial node well-positioned between the city CBD and Cape Town International Airport.
Ideally located close to the N7 interchange, with quick access to all major freeways, including the N2, M5, R300 and N1, this 50ha precinct has become a preferred choice for a wide range of logistics, warehousing, light manufacturing and services industries.
Bakers SA Limited, a national transport and logistics company caters for linehaul operations and local distribution of high-volume goods as well as containerised cargo and warehousing.
Abdool Kader Tayob, chief executive of Bakers SA Limited, says, “This new depot will benefit our linehaul from the Eastern Cape, Johannesburg and Durban as well as a national client who will make use of our new warehouse facility, while the company as a whole will enjoy increased security plus an improved workshop and washbay facilities for our vehicles and trailers.
“In addition, the modern new facility will also improve service delivery to our customers and provide a more efficient and appealing work environment for our drivers. A better quality of existing clients’ stock will be delivered – clean, and we are assured of effective security control of loaded vehicles,” he says.
Bakers occupies 13 sites around South Africa and has an expanding fleet of 42 truck trailers. The company is currently exploring opportunities to expand into the SADC (Southern African Development Community) region.