To realise her dream, the Lambton resident completed a qualification in business administration at university and started saving up enough money to buy her first truck.<\/p>\n
\u201cI registered my company in 2011, and decided on a name which would grab people\u2019s attention in the industry seeing as it is a male-dominated industry with little to no women, more so black women,\u201d said Samukelisiwe.<\/p>
Woman Power Logistics officially began operations in road freight and warehousing in Driehoek, in 2015.<\/p>\n
\u201cI pride myself on the vast knowledge and experience I hold in road freight operations which is why I started my business but no one prepared me for the intimidation I would experience as a woman in this industry,\u201d said Samukelisiwe.<\/p>\n
\u201cMen who have been in the industry for many years and hold big contracts in the industry have made meetings unpleasant for us as a start-up company owned by a woman.\u201d<\/p>\n Feeling intimidated by successful men in logistics was a challenge Woman Power Logistics overcame quickly by providing reliable transport solutions with a hands-on approach and tailored services to suit each of their client\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n \u201cA good reputation is key in business. The little things like ensuring my drivers were neatly dressed, had basic manners and understanding of the trucks and rates we offered, scored us deals with the very clients who questioned our authenticity,\u201d said Samukelisiwe.<\/p>\n After just four years in operation Woman Power Logistics employs nine people and owns five trucks.<\/p>\n The company renders break bulk and containerised cargo services, as well as export and import solutions to clients across South Africa and cross-border clients in neighbouring Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/08\/31GCNGENERALSAMU_67686-520x390.jpg\")