TransNamib

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Transportation that helps form the
backbone of Namibia’s economy
R
egardless of the country you reside, being able to
transport goods from one destination to another
is crucial for individuals and businesses alike.
Whilst we sometimes take for granted the availability of
milk or vegetables in our local store or fuel at our local
petrol station, it’s important to remember the journey and
logistics involved beforehand.
For Namibian companies in leading sectors, TransNamib
has the solution. TransNamib Holdings takes pride in
being regarded as one of the most reliable and affordable
logistic and warehousing service providers in the country.
With years of experience, TransNamib aims to provide
customers with convenience, reliability and affordability
through its premium logistic services.

Bulk freight
Servicing most major economic sectors in Namibia,
TransNamib facilitates the flow of goods across both rail
and road. Its core business lies in bulk freight logistics
solutions and covers industries such as agriculture,
construction, bulk fuel and mining.
As the national transport and service provider,
TransNamib acts as the backbone of Namibia’s economy
and beyond. With agriculture taking the title as one of
the largest forms of employment in Namibia, TransNamib
play a significant part in the transportation of commodities
such as milk, sugar, maize, wheat, fertiliser and others.
Aiding the movement of such goods enables Namibia’s
agricultural sector to thrive.
In addition to supporting the agricultural sector,
TransNamib works closely with the mining industry and
 provides tailor made rail and road transport solutions to
most of the mines in Namibia. The Namibian economy is
largely based on the extraction and export of its minerals
and is able to take advantage of a land that is rich in
Uranium, Copper and Coal, amongst others.
Supporting the mining industry is the abundance of
building materials that are required and as a consequence
the construction sector is considered another one of the
leading sectors in the Namibian economy.
Serving both private and public customers, the building
industry is driven by the development of new mines and
housing projects. Providing transport for materials such
as cement, steel, bricks and sand, TransNamib is able to
provide efficient and economical transport solutions to its

Namibia Rail Construction is a joint venture

between TransNamib Holdings Ltd and D&M
Rail Construction ( Pty) Ltd

Phone: +264 61 402 371 Email: info@namrail.com

www.namrail.com
customers through utilising road and rail services.
Finally, TransNamib is able to assist the growing
Namibian oil industry through its proficiency in transporting
liquids. Whilst oil and gas exploration is in its early stages
in Namibia, there are 17 wells drilled to date. TransNamib
is now the major transporter of bulk fluids such as fuel, jet
fuel, petroleum gas and oil. With specialised tank wagons
for transporting fuel, TransNamib is able to deliver bulk
liquids to the depots of all commercial retails such as
Total, Vivo, Shell, Engine and Namcor in Namibia.
Offering a convenient door to door service between
rail and road transportation, TransNamib has become
the logistical backbone of a wide range of industries in
Namibia. As a result, the company is considered as a
crucial organisation and plays a huge part in the growth
of Namibia’s economy.
Passenger services
Whilst rail services are predominantly freight-orientated,
TransNamibia’s passenger service focuses on the needs
of customers travelling on long distance journeys. A
range of amenities have been created in recent years
that have been developed specifically for the leisure
and tourism markets.
Starline Passenger Service is an affordable, safe and
daily train service for passengers between Windhoek
and all major towns that are connected to the rail
system. With customers able to enjoy aircraft-style seats
reclining seats, air-conditioning, vending machines and
entertainment systems, passengers can chose between
travelling business or economy class.
Desert Express is a unique rail experience that
offers a luxury excursion that offers customers a
distinctive and impressive glimpse of the Namibian
landscape. Current offers include overnight weekend
trips as well as 7-10 day trips and customers can even
organise private charters. This extraordinary train
provides passengers with on-board accommodation
and elegant dining.
Omugulu Gwomashe Star is a fast speed luxurious
passenger train and the first of its type. Boasting a
Diesel Multiple Unit, it is available for local passenger
transport as well as private charters. Celebrating its
comfort and style, it has on-board entertainment, all
season climate control, bar facilities, leather seats and
soft suspension for a comfortable journey.

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On the right track
Since the independence of Namibia, TransNamib
holdings have had control of the national rail network.
Having experienced fantastic growth, the railway
network now stretches through Namibia with a length of
2,687 km. Whilst this continues to grow, TransNamib’s
ability to dominate the market and provide transport
solutions across a wide range of industries grows too.
TransNamib recognises that transporting freight is a
task that requires experience and expertise but also the
resources to do so. Through its logistical experience
and distribution network, it is able to save companies
the time and hassle of buying, maintaining and staffing
their own fleet of trucks which can prove to be an
expensive burden on many organisations. Through
offering a safe and secure method of transporting
goods across a range of sectors, TransNamib enables
its customers to focus on other business concerns.
In turn, its clients can concentrate on its own daily
operations to expand and deliver.
Benefitting from its ability to support a wide range of
industries that are fundamental to the Namibian economy,
TransNamib is able to use its experience to anticipate
customer needs and its economies of scale to offer an
effective logistic solution that is cost effective. While also
able to offer a growing number of passenger services,
TransNamib shows no signs of slowing down.
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hippy Tjivikua is the
man in the driving seat and holds an MSc in Operations
Management & Leadership from Worcester Polytechnic
Institute in the USA among a range of other qualifications.
Oliver Moy Publisher
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