GAC Laser has skilled personnel, dedicated operational resources and experts who understand the challenges and complexities of a number of specialist industries. We are always looking to build new specialisms as the need requires and are able to draw on the expertise and experience of our international partners to meet this need.
Agriculture
GAC Laser has a proven track record in servicing the Agricultural Industry whether it be the movement of dry agricultural produce such as tree nuts or the movement of farming implements.
By utilising the global network and local knowledge of its international partners, GAC Laser is able to provide coverage at both origin and destination ensuring agricultural cargo is loaded or discharged as quickly and efficiently as possible, minimising costs and time spent in port.
Other specialist services include:
- PPECB approved warehousing
- Innovative technology solutions that give regular status reports ensuring that customers have full visibility of their goods
- Value-added operations including packing, palletising and labelling of products
Chemical and Bulk Liquids
In partnership with the Hoyer Group, leading suppliers of sophisticated bulk logistics solutions, GAC Laser is able to offer its customers a safe and efficient logistics offering for the movement of liquid bulk – both hazardous and non-hazardous.
The range of products that can be moved in tank containers (ISO tanks or Flexitanks) includes chemicals, food and gases – in full compliance of all regulatory and safety aspects.
Healthcare
GAC Laser, as part of the Laser Group of businesses, is uniquely positioned to offer a fully integrated end-to-end supply chain solution for the movement of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, this includes:
- Import and clearing services
- SAPHRA licenced warehousing and order fulfilment, through a partnership association
- An extensive distribution network
- Ambient and cold chain capability
- A world-class technology solution that gives customers and the end-user absolute control and visibility of their shipment
All solutions are designed in full compliance of the regulatory aspects of the Healthcare market and vetted by a qualified regulatory pharmacist.
Aerospace and Defence
GAC Laser has a team of industry respected specialists based in the Pretoria branch who support the unique needs of this industry. Specialised services include:
- Project cargo
- Event and exhibition services
- Project and risk management
- Freight services including permit facilitation
- Express customs clearance and formalities
- Specialised dangerous goods handling and packaging
- Specialised warehousing and storing
- Handling oversized and abnormal loads
- Multi-modal transportation
- Transport broking
- Aircraft / Vessel charter
Oil and Gas
GAC Laser has many years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry and understand the complexities and challenges of moving heavy or oversized equipment, the short lead times, the stringent safety and security requirements, the need for flexible customised services, precision planning and a partner that can be relied upon.
Every day GAC Laser is able to support its customers and their partners to safely transport products across the world by providing:
- Specialist expertise in supply chain, offshore and agency services
- Wide geographical coverage supported by strategic regional warehousing and base management
- Visible end-to-end supply chain solutions from tracking and inventory management to agency services
Manufacturing
GAC Laser has a team of respected industry experts with many years of experience in supporting the diverse needs of the manufacturing industry. Specialist services include:
- Staged deliveries for turnkey and project logistics including reverse logistics
- Oversized and abnormal load project and risk management
- Multi-modal transportation
- Critical spares delivery
- Warehousing and value-added operations including picking and packing
- Innovative technology solutions giving customers full visibility and control of their goods
- B2B and B2C distribution services
- Support 24/7
Paper and Pulp
With over a decade of experience in the Paper and Pulp Industry – GAC Laser continues to add value to many key industry players in this market. Specialist support includes:
- Inbound and outbound services
- Specialist equipment for the handling of paper reels and bales
- Skilled personnel in the handling of all paper products
- Quality assurances in transporting, moving and storing of product
- Extensive warehousing capacity in Durban and Cape Town
- Inventory visibility and tracking of product
Fashion
GAC Laser’s global reach, established network and fully integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions have allowed them to add real value to the time sensitive challenges and competitive demands of the Fashion Industry.
GAC Laser and the wider Laser Group is able to cover the entire fashion supply chain from consolidation at multi-supplier sources through to final mile distribution of the finished product.
The service offering includes:
- Import and export services
- Innovative technology solutions giving customers full visibility and control of their goods
- Value-added operations including packing, tagging and labelling of products
- Retail distribution and returns
- Final mile distribution including a premium eCommerce solution
International Projects
GAC Laser has an internationally acclaimed team who have expertly facilitated a number of projects including the Volvo Ocean Race as well as numerous commercial plant installations. Specialist services include:
- Staged deliveries for turnkey and project logistics including reverse logistics
- Express customs clearance and formalities
- Multi-modal transportation
- Oversized and abnormal load project and risk management
- Cranage and specialist material handling equipment
- Transport broking
- Aircraft / Vessel charter
- Support 24/7