CtrlFleet has deployed risk and compliance technology into the Namibian market to support the countrys growing oil and gas logistics sector. According to CtrlFleet co-founder Renko Bergh, the technology was originally developed for the Middle Eastern oil and gas transport market, where it has already been successfully implemented and the required risk and compliance outcomes are similar to those now needed in Namibia. Bergh said Namibias logistics sector was entering a new phase of development as investment in oil, gas and mining infrastructure had accelerated demand for greater visibility as well as compliance management and operational control across supply chains. The challenge in Namibia is no longer infrastructure alone, but integration and optimisation, he said. While the Port of Walvis Bay is modern and efficient, many logistics processes across the broader supply chain remain manual, with limited integration between ports, customs authorities and transport operators. He explained that the CtrlFleet system is built around a master data matrix of risk criteria that must be managed within a transport operation or division. If the required compliance score is not achieved, the operator cannot proceed with scheduling and the driver will not receive the next instruction, said Bergh. An approval hierarchy is then applied before the workflow can continue. The system also generates trip-specific risk reports while maintaining historical reporting records for ongoing compliance management and operational oversight. Bergh said increasing digitalisation across the region was being driven by growing customer expectations, with demand for real-time tracking, compliance visibility and integrated logistics management on the rise. Limited digitalisation reduces visibility, speed and coordination across the supply chain, making it more challenging to move goods inland efficiently, he told Freight News. Considering that the backbone of Namibias logistics hub model is its corridor system, increased optimisation and integration of digital solutions are critical to servicing these corridors efficiently. We continue to see strong growth opportunities in Namibia, particularly as transport operators increasingly adopt digitised systems such as driver applications, real-time track- and-trace functionality and automated compliance management, said Bergh. While many digital integrations are still not fully implemented across the ecosystem, progress is being made and investment is increasing. The African Development Bank has committed 1.78 billion through to 2030, while ongoing investment is also being seen in the energy sector. Oil and gas logistics infrastructure is emerging as a key growth driver with the construction of oil and gas support infrastructure in Walvis Bay, said Bergh. One example is the development of offshore support bases and a local drilling fluid plant. At the moment, he added, the countrys freight and logistics sector is entering a transition phase. It is moving from a traditional transport system into a more integrated, energy-driven and regionally connected logistics economy. LV
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