A call for help to the Shipping and Freight industry from the Homeless in South Africa

A call for help to the Shipping and Freight industry from the Homeless in South Africa

This photo was taken at 0700 hrs in Johannesburg last week on my way to work.. As you can see, the outside temperature at that time was 3 deg C.. That night the temperature dropped to -4 deg C..

As I write this post and you read it in the warm comfort of our homes, most of which have heaters to keep us warm and cosy, lets spare a thought to some of the unfortunate people out there who are forced to live on the streets without any home, food to eat or blankets to cover themselves..

Shipping and Freight Resource blog in association with FTW, CFR Freight and Shipwreckers is organising a blanket and donation drive to help the homeless in South Africa..

CFR Freight, the leading neutral International Consolidation company has kindly offered to be a collection point for such donations and also distribute the same to the shelters.. FTW, the premier Freight & Trade Weekly in Africa has kindly offered to promote this drive on their magazine as well..

This year, the Shipwreckers Winter Social party in Johannesburg will be held on the 4th of July 2014 at The Sands, 58 Wierda Road East, Sandton, Johannesburg..

Those of you who might be attending this Sea and Air freight industry’s most talked about bi annual social, please can you bring your donations to the above venue where a collection area will be provided or you may also donate money (minimum ZAR.50/-) at the gate for this worthy cause..

Those who might not be attending the Shipwreckers social but would like to contribute may do so as below :

1. If you wish to contribute in cash, please let me know by email and I will provide you banking details
2. If you have a blanket to donate, please drop it off at your nearest CFR Freight office (details below)

• Joburg – 41 Yaldwyn Road, Corner of Yaldwyn and Tudor Road, Jet Park,1469 – Tel: +27 11 820-800
• Durban – 1021 South Coast Road, Mobeni, Durban – Tel:+27 31 450 4000 or
• Port Elizabeth – The Bay Suites, 3rd Floor, 1A Humewood Road, Humewood, Port Elizabeth 6001 – Tel: +27 41 582 2307
• Cape Town – Rainbow Park Rainbow Close (Off Racecourse Road), Milnerton / Montague Gardens, Cape Town 7441 – Tel: +27 21 561-9000

On behalf of the Shipping and Freight industry in South Africa, let us rally together to assist those less fortunate..

Thank you in advance for your awesome support..