Pictured: Nico Van der Westhuizen, new RFA Chairperson

At the Road Freight Association’s February board meeting, Nico van der Westhuizen and Gerhard Marais were appointed by the directors as chairperson and vice chairperson, respectively.

Van der Westhuizen, CEO of Imperial Logistics’ Transport and Warehousing Division and Gerhard Marais, product group manager, Logistics Services at Roshcon SOC, have both been appointed for a two-year term.

Van der Westhuizen has been a board member of the association for four years, while Marais was appointed two years ago.

Afterwards, Van der Westhuizen said during his term he will focus on three issues. These are: to ensure that the RFA is run as a professional organisation that will add value to its members; to improve stakeholder relationships and to ensure that the powerful lobbying platform of the RFA is used to its full potential.

Van der Westhuizen stated:“Our industry is facing significant challenges, such as rising input costs (fuel, tolls, permits etc.), and these need to be addressed through the vital lobbying platform that the RFA provides.”