Imperial Logistics has acquired 60% of 777 Logistics, the bulk petrochemicals transporter responsible for the transportation of Sasol Oil fuel and Sasol Chemical products.

The eight-year-old 777 Logistics employs 80 people, and delivers an average of 550 loads a month.

“Not only is the company a respected long-term logistics service provider to Sasol, but its 80-strong team is quick thinking and consistently maintains high service levels,” says Nico van der Westhuizen, outgoing CEO of Imperial Logistics Specialised Freight.

“They undoubtedly fit [Imperial’s] ‘fast moving, forward thinking’ approach,” he adds.

“Further, its Durban-based operations are a strategic advantage within petrochemicals transportation.”

“We currently manage 70% of the solvent market from Secunda to Durban, and 80% of the imported unleaded petrol (ULP) market,” says 777 Logistics MD André du Plessis.

“We were also recently awarded the ULP contract from Island View to Alrode, and a three-year dedicated contract to transport butyl acrelate from Sasolburg.

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