10/06/2017
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Trucking industry rises to help Knysna
2017-06-09 14:11
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DHL has opened up its 39 locations across South Africa as drop-off points where people can donate non-perishable foods and other emergency supplies which will then be transported to Knysna by DHL.
With residents of Knysna and surrounding areas returning to what’s left of their homes after some 10 000 residents were evacuated from the worst fires to have hit the area in decades, the rebuilding now begins – and the trucking industry is doing all it can to help.
FleetWatch has noticed so many trucking companies voluntarily offering assistance in getting much needed goods from around the country to the affected areas. One such company is DHL Express which has set up a local disaster response team to assist in the relief efforts.
According to Megan Roper, head of marketing for DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, the company will be coordinating the logistics of supplies to Knysna, George and surrounding areas.
“DHL will be delivering essential supplies such as non-perishable food items, blankets, clothing and first-aid supplies to the region via road as well as air freight,” she says.
“We are working with the City of Cape Town to move essential supplies from their primary drop-off areas and assisting them with the aid logistics in the affected areas. In Cape Town, all City of Cape Town fire stations have been declared as “Official Drop-off Points” for donated goods.
“In addition, DHL has opened up its 39 locations across South Africa as additional drop-off points, where people can donate non-perishable foods and other emergency supplies.”
Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa added, “We’ve been following the news of devastating fires closely and are pleased to be able to help. Globally, we have DHL Disaster Response Teams that cover vulnerable regions worldwide to provide specialist logistics support and to facilitate the fast and efficient distribution of aid in disaster areas. Therefore we are well-equipped to support the Western Cape Government with their relief efforts.