Gaborone Container Terminal/ (GABCON) invite reputable truck dealerships to tender for the supply and delivery of a Container Side Lifter in Gaborone (GABCON) site.

1. Tender documents containing details of the requirements can be obtained at the following address:

Gaborone Container Terminal (GABCON)Plot 14415, Maakgadigau Road

Gaborone WestP o Box 504271

Rail Park MallTel: +267 3164323Fax: +267 3919492

Business hours are from 0800-1700 (Monday to Friday)2 . Tenders must be structured as per the tender documents.3. Telegraphic, telephone, facsimile and email tenders will not be considered.4. Tenders should be hand delivered to the above address in a sealed envelope and shall be clearly marked:

Tender for the supply and delivery of a Container Side Lifter, Ref No 2018/04/CSL-02 5. A non-refundable deposit of P1000 will be required upon collection of the tender document.Mandatory site visit for the side lifter trailer viewing: Monday 23rd April 2018 at 1100hours Tender Closing Date: Friday 4th May 2018 at 1200 hrs

Invitation to tender – Truck Tractor

Gaborone Container Terminal/ (GABCON) invites reputable truck dealerships to tender for the supply and delivery of a 6x4 Truck Tractor in Gaborone GABCON site.

1. Tender documents containing details of the requirements can be obtained at the following address:

Gaborone Container Terminal (GABCON)Plot 14415, Maakgadigau Road

Gaborone WestP o Box 504271

Rail Park MallTel: +267 3164323Fax: +267 3919492

Business hours are from 0800-1700 (Monday to Friday)2. Tenders must be structured as per the tender documents.3. Telegraphic, telephone, facsimile and email tenders will not be considered.4. Tenders should be hand delivered to the above address in a sealed envelope and shall be clearly marked:

Tender for the supply and delivery of a truck tractor, Ref No 2018/04/TT-01 5. A non-refundable deposit of P1000 will be required upon collection of the tender document.Tender Closing Date: Friday 4th May 2018 at 1200 hrs

Invitation to tender – Container Side Lifter

GABCON APPRECIATES CUSTOMERS FOR LOYALTYGABCON held its Inaugural Customer Appreciation Day last week

to recognise its customer for their loyalty and commitment over the years. This day was also to share the company’s five years

ROAD TO RAIL strategic highlights. GABCON Managing Director Lesedi Moakofhi told customers that she recognise that being the first and only container terminal in the country does not make us immune to competition but customers have supported the company through industry challenges. She also indicated that although they have given customers exceptional service over the years they have also encountered service challenges that may have lost them some customers but she trusts that GABCON’s responsiveness is what has retained them.

“GABCON facility is a Customs bonded area which allows highly secured cargo containers to be moved directly from point of origin from as far as China, Europe, Durban and many other places to GABCON. Our terminal has the capability to store thousands of containers and we have the most advanced Container lifting equipment in the country for transport and placing a container on the ground for easy loading/offloading.” Said Ms Moakofhi

“Supply chains compete, not products or commodities; hence the importance to integrate the service offerings from origins to destination, with specific attention to smooth integration of terminals into the rail service” said Mr Andrew Mukanyima of ARUP, the strategy consultant addressing the premise from which a logistics hub should

build from. On the strategy highlights Mrs Moakofhi, indicated that the

consolidation of all three terminals under a unified GABCON structure for improved governance, pricing strategy, customer service offerings and customer services standards in ongoing. It also speaks to the development of a Freight Village in Gaborone for logistics value added services to include but not limited to a consolidation centre in Gauteng for traffic to terminals, weighbridge on site in line with SOLAS requirements and more

She confirmed that continually engage their customers to get feedback on their service and ensuring that they are all given the service as per the company’s promise. She also reminded the audience that the company’s goods and services are accessed by all customers to include individuals and commercial entities within and outside the borders of Botswana.

GABCON is competing on an international platform by facilitates the movement of goods containers via rail to and from South African Sea and Dry Ports linking the rest of the world’s international ports.

The event was also graced by the Botswana Railways (Shareholder) Board Chair Mr Adolf Hirschfeld, who confirmed that it is in their interest that GABCON served its customers well for its growth. He also mentioned that is necessary for Botswana to participate in international trade and moving cargo is core thus this relationship should be nurtured.

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Plot 14415, Maakgadigau Road, Gaborone WestP.O Box 504271, Gaborone, BOTSWANA, Tel: +267 316 4323, Fax: +267 391 9492 www.gabcon.co.bw

Mr Andrew Mukanyima from ARUP, being the strategy development consultants,  reiterated that supply chains compete, not products or commodities; hence the importance to integrate the service offerings from origins to destination, with specific attention to smooth integration of terminals into the rail service.

The Botswana Railways Board Chair giving closing remarks, encouraging GABCON and its customers to continue supporting each other, the excellent performance of its subsidiary is critical to them.

Teboogo Ponto  of Motovac - imports a wide range of automotive spare parts to the individual, wholesale, retail and government markets, with over 20 years of experience in the Car Parts Industry.

The GABCON Managing Director, Mrs Lesedi Moakofhi, thanking customers and communicating the recently launched company ROAD TO RAIL strategy which addresses their needs in totality.

The Sales & Operations Manager, Ms Kgomotso Batlanang of CMA-CGM shipping Company also makes her mark.

From left to right, Steve Molefane, Mmoloki Gaotloge and Moakofi Kentse. The MD, Ms Moakofhi used this opportunity introduce GABCON employees who work behind the scenes to ensure customer cargo reach them timely.

Mr Yuan Shui Liu of Fortune Share (pty)LTD as one of the chinese community representative couldn’t help himself but praise GABCON service

Edward Kapere from Keriotic Investments. are the distributors of FMCG for Choppies and other Retail stores Nationwide, and have been in this business for over a decade now.

Ms Bafi Ditlhokwa from Ebony Botswana manufactures and exports hair extensions/ pieces for both local and export market.

GABCON Director, Mr Justice Ramontsho paying full attention to the speeches as the Chairman and MD acknowledge customers.