Residents learn about multimodal transport

SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS

- ZAINUL DAWOOD

Warwick Lord, CEO of Cato Ridge Inland Port, gave a presentation to residents in Clairwood on Friday titled: "Catalyst for the increased efficiency and sustainability of trade in Sub-Saharan Africa".

Desmond D'Sa, co-ordinator of the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), called for the meeting.

The municipality consulted stakeholders on amending the Land Use Scheme in Clairwood to Special Zone 40: Logistics. This aligned with the Local Area Plan (LAP) adopted by the City in 2014.

Lord explained that multimodal transport involved using more than one mode of transport to move goods and offered significant benefits, including lower transportation costs, shorter delivery times and improved reliability. He said that this would lead to reduced costs, faster deliveries and more dependable service.

"In Africa, the integration of road, rail and maritime transport is vital for optimising supply chains and improving regional connectivity," he said.