Swift Freight celebrates 14 years of operation

Over a 100 of Swift's employees and well wishers were present to commemorative lunch hosted at the Swift corporate head quarters based in the Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai. Progressing at a steady rate since it's inception, Swift Freight International now possesses 35 offices worldwide and an even greater network of associates and agents. Before approaching the '14 year' marker, Swift held it's Annual Management Conference in Durban, South Africa this August. The conference was held to hone their capabilities & was hosted in Durban to promote Swift's Durban office, a recent addition to their formidable presence in the African region.

Hosted at the Rob Roy Hotel due to it's extensive conference facilities and renowned service levels, the theme for this years conference was 'Accountability & Change'. Attended by over 30 of Swift's key management personnel as well as business partners, the conference consisted of 3 intensive days of presentations, meetings & training seminars.

Of significant importance is the alteration to the organization chart. Mr. B.Rajagopalan is newly designated as Managing Director, Group & Mr. Walter Pereira is newly designated as Executive Director, Group. These changes have been effected in order to further streamline operations and maintain greater control through its vast global network.

The awards ceremony on the final day of the conference was attended by several guests and supporters of Swift Freight International. The award for Most Proactive Manager was presented to Mr. Darren Brown, General Manager, Swift Kenya for outstanding performance and high quality service levels.

Additional outcomes of the conference were increased service quality & operational levels as well as expanded trade routes.
"We have learnt our strengths and our weaknesses. It is now time to eliminate these weaknesses one by one. That's what this conference is all about." Says Chairman / C.E.O. Mr. Issa Baluch.