Set to Empower and Elevate SMEs in South Africa’s Transportation Sector
The 2nd Annual Road Freight SME Summit is scheduled to take place on October 10th and 11th, 2024, at The Focus Room, Johannesburg. This landmark event aims to foster growthand sustainability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in South Africa’s road freight industry.
The Road Freight SME Summit 2024 is set to be an unmissable event for stakeholders in South Africa’s transportation sector, particularly for transport operators and thosechampioning the growth of SMEs. The summit will provide valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within the road freight industry, with a strong focus on strategies for business development, access to funding, regulatory compliance, insurance, breakdown management and technological advancements. Additionally, attendees will have ample networking opportunities to connect with peers, potential partners, and industry leaders, fostering collaborations that can drive innovation and growth in the sector.
In anticipation of the summit, Florence Musundwa the convenor of the summit, shared her perspective on the significance of supporting SMEs in the road freight industry: “SMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, particularly in the road freight sector where they contribute significantly to employment and economic growth. It is imperative that we empower these enterprises with the necessary Florence Musundwa, knowledge, and support to thrive and compete effectively in a globalized marketplace.”
The Road Freight SME Summit 2024 is proud to feature a lineup of influential speakers and esteemed sponsors who are committed to empowering SMEs in the road freight industry. Headline speakers include Oliver Naidoo, MD of JC Auditors, Musa Ndlovu, National Secretary, NBCRFLI, Kgalaletso Thoaele, Head ESD, ABSA Group, Mpho Nkhumeleni, Executive Sales, Isuzu, Sharne Liebenberg, Insurance Broker, Mont Blanc, Gavin Kelly, CEO, RFA and Edward Hoffmann, Contract Manager, DP World.
This year’s summit is supported by a robust group of sponsors, including ABSA, JC Auditors, FNB, Dunlop, GT Tyre Services, Mamajo Trading and Projects, MLM Logistics, Altvest and Isuzu. Their involvement underscores the importance of collaboration and investment in the growth and success of SMEs across South Africa’s road freight industry.
For more information on the Road Freight SME Summit and to register for this transformative event, please visit 2024 Road Freight SME Summit – Supporting SMEs in the Road Freight Sector (smeroadfreightsummit.co.za)
