FUEL AND CHEMICAL
UNITRANS NAMIBIA
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Unitrans Namibia consists of seven depots, from Ondangwa in the north to Tsumeb, Grootfontein, Otjiwarongo, Walvis Bay, Windhoek and Keetmanshoop, the furthest south.
At the beginning of 2004, the company was awarded the Barlo Pele Award by Shell
for the Best Road Transporter in southern Africa.
Windhoek Depot
The Unitrans regional office is based in Windhoek, the location of the oil industry. |
| A fuel tanker at Walvis Bay Depot |
Walvis Bay Depot
Fuel is the main product distributed from this depot. Bunkering, or loading of fuel directly to ships is also undertaken and bunkering crews are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This depot is home to one of the company's two workshops. |
| A tanker being loaded with fuel at Ondangwa |
Ondangwa Depot
This northern depot was originally built by BP (SA) (Pty) Ltd.Tsumeb Depot
This depot is relatively new and operates with 16 vehicles. The depot distributes fuel to the northern parts of Namibia.Grootfontein Depot
This depot handles general cargo as well as fuel for the Shell contract.Similar to Walvis Bay, Grootfontein also has extensive workshop facilities.
Otjiwarongo Depot
This depot was established when Unitrans received the Shell tender for certain areas in Namibia. The contract has two fuel tanker combinations delivering on behalf of Shell, including farm deliveries. The business is under the supervision of the Grootfontein depot.Keetmanshoop Depot
This depot delivers fuel on behalf of Engen. The greatest volumes are delivered to the two largest mines in the south, namely Scorpion and Rosh Pinah. The depot operates with three tanker combinations and is currently the most expensive operation in Namibia.
