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CITY LOGISTICS ACQUIRES FASTWAY CAPE TOWN REGIONAL FRANCHISE

City Logistics is excited to announce the purchase of Fastway Cape Town,  further increasing E-commerce capability and providing an unbeatable E-commerce solution. For all your E-commerce requirements in Cape Town, Contact us 0861 222 882  capetown@fastway.co.za

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City Logistics CEO Ryan Gaines Business Continuity plan July 2021

  Most of our retail customers and the broader retail industry have been impacted.  We have been in the fortunate position to support the quick restoration of their distribution operations and supply chains. Our Durban operation was closed during the week of unrest, but we are currently fully operational and managed through the period with…

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A word from City Logistics’ Chairman, Richard Fisher

City Logistics Chairman, Richard Fisher: Within the City Logistics family, we certainly never expected to witness, or fall victim to the kind of widespread looting and lawlessness that ravaged our beautiful home province of KwaZulu-Natal and the economic hub of Gauteng during the week of 12 July 2021. Within a matter of days, supply chains…

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City Logistics Donates it’s 5th Ubuntu Micro Bakery

City Logistics has donated its 5th Ubuntu Micro bakery situated in the Nambiti Rural community, near Nambiti Game Reserve, Ladysmith. Celebrate Life SA spent 3 days training and upskilling Nompumelelo Mdakane who will head up the Senzokuhle Bakery in Nambiti together with 4 support bakers . The bakery will supply much needed bread and rolls…

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City Logistics Solar Project – Green Energy

. As part of the City Logistics sustainability objectives, City Industrial Property installed a solar PV system on the roof of the Bellville depot. During sunlight hours the solar PV system is designed to provide 100% of energy required to power the property. This solar PV system will go a long way in assisting this…

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City Logistics testes the Mercedes “Road Efficiency” Truck Tractor

Our team recently tested the Mercedes “Road Efficiency” truck tractor in our Linehaul operations. Other than being a mirrorless vehicle for enhanced safety, it has a host of improved features, namely the predictive drive train. Based on the live location, the vehicle automatically selects the correct gear and engine power required to manage a change…

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91% utilisation of OnRoute at all 13 Branches Nationwide

City Logistics has to date achieved 91% utilisation of OnRoute at all 13  branches nationwide. Great value is being extracted from OnRoute data reports and we anticipate further, significant improvements in operational efficiencies.

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City Logistics Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Certificate 2021

City Logistics is proud to have obtained 110% compliancy and Level 3 BEE contributor status for 2021. We thank our suppliers for maximum procurement scores and 5 Star Compliance Solutions.

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“Moving Billboards”- A Raving Review From Build it

Grow your Brand awareness with “Moving Billboards” A raving review from Build it on their “Moving Billboards” The Importance of Brand awareness help pave the way for many businesses to achieve their marketing goals and objectives such as growing market share, ensuring your brand remains top of mind within your target market and building an…

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City Logistics Supports Women Empowerment

We are thrilled to announce our donation of a fourth Ubuntu Micro Bakery in the Manyoni Rural Community. Within 4 days, of which 3 were spent doing intensive training from the Celebrate Life Team, Nellie, Chief baker had used up all her stock for muffins and snowballs. The bakers receive products at the start of…

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City Logistics Empowers Women

“Her soul is fierce, her heart is brave, her mind is strong.” –Unknown At City Logistics we strive to build a positive and empowering work environment, which allows greater productivity and drive to go the extra mile for our customers. We are proud of the progress we have made to empower women, particularly within our…

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Adapting to Logistics Trends in the Retail Market

Retail logistics in South Africa has been undergoing significant changes in recent years, driven by the evolving preferences of consumers and the growing competition in the retail sector. Here are some of the industry trends City Logistics noted that have had the biggest impact on retail logistics and will continue to transform the industry in…

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Working Towards a Sustainable Future with our valued customer Sealand

At City Logistics we believe a better future is achieved through socially and environmentally sustainable practices. We strive to protect and sustain the environment by partnering with equally minded partners. City Logistics is proud to be the logistics partner for Sealand. “City Logistics is an incredible partner to Sealand. Thanks to the generous approach to…

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Effective Last Mile Delivery Solutions with City Logistics

Choosing the right Last mile logistics partner is crucial for any business. It is the most crucial aspect of the entire delivery process as it directly affects end-users i.e., your customer.  City Logistics’ effective Last Mile service supports our valued retail customers to get goods delivered fast and affordable. What is Last Mile Delivery? Last…

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City Logistics is proud of our partnership with the Mr Price Group

City Logistics is the proud Retail Logistics partner for the Mr Price Group. Interview with Werner Pelser, Mr Price Group Logistics Director. https://citylogistics.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/City-Logistics-Mr-Price-interview-Smaller.mp4     Find out more about our Retail Logistics services here https://citylogistics.co.za/retail-solutions/

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City Logistics Announces new Directors

City Logistics proudly announce the appointments of the new Managing Director for Distribution – Brian Venter and the new Managing Director of Line Haul and Support Services – Anthony Naicker   Brian Venter has been part of the City Logistics team since March 2015 and steps into the role as the new Managing Director –…

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Sunrise Over The CITYs – City Logistics Depots

A sunrise is one of the most impressive sights one can ever witness.  It gives us new hope and new beginnings.  It brings joy and positivity to life.  City Logistics connects our customers, with their customers, from 12 strategically placed depots across the length and breadth of our home South Africa. Find out more about…

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What, How and Why at City Logistics

City Logistics is the Leading Retail Logistics company in Southern Africa, and supply chain leaders that delivers excellence in end-to-end logistics and supply chain management.  What are logistics services and why do we need it? Before we look at why you need City Logistics as your strategic Retail logistics partner, we need to understand what…

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City Logistics takes Retailers Into Africa

City Logistics have integrated logistics and over border management into Africa so that our customers are able to reach hundreds of delivery points across South Africa to Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Mozambique. City Logistics is experiencing positive growth with the increase in volumes from our retail customers into Africa. With Thousands of truckloads…

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Distribution Centre Management Solutions

With over 100,000sqm of warehousing space, City Logistics provides a complete Distribution Centre management service to several blue-chip South African retailers. City Logistics’ Distribution Centre management solution is customer-centric and is the bridge between suppliers and our valued customers. A distribution center works by receiving inventory from a company, which is then stored in a…

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