Crossroads covers over 1.3 million kilometres per year distributing fuel for Engen East London

Crossroads, a prominent logistics solutions provider, has won the tender to distribute fuel from Engen East London to its constituents across the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Transkei. This contract involves the transport of over 70 Mℓ of fuel per annum, traversing a distance of more than 1.3 million kilometres.

Around 60% of this three-year contract involves bridging fuel from Engen to its constituents in the Northern Cape, while the rest of the contract pertains to the distribution of fuel to retailers (garages), generally in and around the Transkei area.

When it comes to distributing fuel, there can be no shortcomings when standards are involved. The dedicated fleet, containing nine vehicles, is regularly assessed to conform to the highest safety standards. It is also absolutely imperative that all drivers transporting fuel be accredited with dangerous goods training and that trucks be equipped with the right technology to handle such long distances.

“We conduct SHEQ audits quarterly through internal committees,” says Jeanne Kruger, contract manager offuel distribution at Crossroads. “Twice a year, external audits are performed on management and operational systems, vehicles and equipment. These audits ensure that we maintain our high standards to comply with the sustainability requirements of our customers.”

Crossroads has a well-established relationship with Engen, having been previously contracted to bring fuel from Engen’s Durban depot.

“Our standards in the fuel sector are second to none,” says Kruger. “Our safety, driver training and track record in previous contracts with Engen all played a big role in winning the tender.”