AESS - Botswana and sister company Channel Trading - SA

Company Overview

We are a company that was Established in 1986 with the main aim of sourcing and procuring goods and services for all our clients. Locally and internationally. CORE SERVICES • Procurement and Buying Channel Trading has been operating since 1986 and in this time has built up a considerable network of reputable suppliers and a keen understanding of the various industries within which the company operates. Channel Trading uses its reputation with its suppliers to negotiate best prices and during these difficult economic times every percent that we can negotiate on behalf of our client makes a big difference. This relationship also helps to maintain good after sale services for most products, which often comes in handy for our clients who all operate successful businesses in often challenging environments. We not only supply new items, but also have a good network of companies that repair most vehicle, mechanical and industrial parts. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ― Mae West • Logistics and Transport Channel Trading has developed a good network of transporters and logistics companies that range from small overnight couriers to large trucks that crisscross Southern Africa’s borders. We also have our own twin engine aircraft that delivers emergency spares and services to anywhere in Southern Africa and beyond. Channel Trading’s managers fully understand that time is money and looking after our clients is a 24/7 responsibility that we take very seriously. “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” ― Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there” ― Lewis Carroll • Export and Import Clearing - SADC Registered Channel Trading has good relationships with most clearing houses within Zambia and Botswana. While the choice of clearing house is left to our clients, we are able to best advise when clients ask for our help. Channel Trading is also SADC Registered. This allows the company to export locally manufactured or partially manufactured goods to our clients without them having to pay import duties. This results in a huge saving for our clients who are always faced with a myriad of expenses in a region where transport and logistics costs are some of the highest in the world. Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we strive to keep costs down and simultaneously ensuring that the valuable cargo arrives safely at its destination. “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” ― Dr. Seuss • Support Advice Channel Trading is not only about buying, selling and logistics. We are often called upon for advice and support and sometimes just a shoulder to lean or cry on. Besides the regular research that we conduct in the normal process of quoting on items for clients, the company has also developed a broad understanding of what works and what does not work during its 28 years of existence. Channel Trading is not only a buying house, but a business partner that has walked many miles with our clients and crossed many bridges together. “The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you’ve ever had..” ― Author unknown • Consultancy Channel Trading is able to source a wide variety of experts to help our clients within their particular fields of expertise. The company has also sourced quality employees to help our clients grow their business with the best skills available. “It’s not what you know but who you know that counts.” ― Author unknown • Project Management Channel Trading is able to provide Project Management Services by either calling on our own project management experience or ensuring that the appropriate project manager is sourced to help our clients. If there is anything that we can be of assistance to you going forward, please do not hesitate to contact me on the below details.