Soccer_World_Cup_in_South_Africa

Schenker South Africa (Pty) Ltd 2010 FIFA World CupTM - Impact on Logistics Service Delivery Schenker South Africa (Pty) Ltd A Dinnie March 2010 General Introduction and statistics Facts The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ commences on 11 June 2010 and concludes on 11 July 2010. Depending on each host city, activity around the stadia should only intensify few days before first game, during and a few days post the last game. Logistically constrained stadiums could be Ellis Park and Soccer City in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth Logistical L i i l constraints i and around F P k should b considered. i in d d Fan Parks h ld be id d Statistics Transport projects will be funded through the Public Transport Infrastructure and System Grant, with an allocation of R11,7 billion. (Source: Republic of South Africa, Transport Department) Attendance of Media employees is estimated at 30’000 220 000 International visitors 180 000 Visitors from Africa 150 000 Local supporters (Source: Guidelines on World Cup 2010) Every match day will see an average of 100’000 demands for transportation of various modes INDEX 1. Air Transport 2. Sea Transport 3. Land Transport 4. Travel Recommendations 5. 5 Business Recommendations Air Transport Air Logistics R19,5 billion airport-infrastructure expansion programme by the Airports Company South Africa. (Source; Republic of South Africa, Transport p ) Department) Recommended airports to handle cargo during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ are: O.R O R Tambo International Airport; Durban International Airport / La Mercy; Cape Town International Airport; Upington and Bisho (Source; Republic of South Africa, Transport Department) DB SCHENKER – for a world full of ideas you need a partner full of possibilities! “24 Hour operating schedules to accommodate the various match times and people wanting to move around these.” (Source; Sarah Uys, SAA Manager of External Communications) SAA will lease a fleet of aircraft from various airlines operating on the African continent, as well as international carriers. (Source; http://www.africanews.com/site/list_message/26041'data%5Bsource%5D=rss, Walter Wilson Nana, Tuesday 2 March) Air Transport Air France – KLM will introduce an additional 15 Boeing 777 777200 aircrafts during the Tournament. Flights ill be Fli ht will b overbooked i t and out of th venue cities. b k d intod t f the iti Delays are expected (source; Guidelines on World Cup 2010) The increase in flights (in and out of S A ) will result in more S.A.) cargo transport because of the high volume of visitors. Cargo transportation will therefore come at a premium, especially in the period April - July. DB SCHENKER – straight forward forwarding Important Air Routes and Additional Flights Source; http://news.za.msn.com/article.aspx'cp-documentid=152510445 1. Air Transport 2. Sea Transport 3. Land Transport 4. Travel Recommendations 5. 5 Business Recommendations Ocean Transport Ocean L i i O Logistics The Ports Infrastructure will be in a position to handle cargo demand during the 2010 FIFA World CupTM Tournament and beyond b d (source; Freight Transport Approach: 2010 FIFA World CupTM) Congestion is expected due to increased volumes beforeg p and during the tournament. DB SCHENKER – the economical ` alternative coast to coast The availability of Transporters could be a problem during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. 1. Air Transport 2. Sea Transport 3. Land Transport 4. Travel Recommendations 5. 5. Business Recommendations Land Transport Land logistics g Initiatives by The Department of Transport: Provision of a fleet of 2035 luxury and standard buses, 60 train sets and 1000 bus coaches (1400 luxury coaches are being procured) A train must be available every 5 minutes for transport of visitors. visitors 300 out of the 2035 luxury buses are destined for Cape Town 1300 daily vehicle loads are expected during the event y p g Investments have been made in intelligent transport systems to ensure effective management of congestion, incident response and travel demand. The movement of high cube containers on the national road infrastructure will not be prosecuted during the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. (South African Association of Freight Forwarders) Abnormal loads are embargoed during the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. Example of Cape Town Security Checkpoints and Road Closures In addition, avoid the Fan Parks that are situated at; • Area 1; Grand Parade, Fan Parade mile • Area 2; Bellville Velodrome, Phillipi Stadium Athlone Stadium • Area 3; Atlantis, Khayelitsha, Nomzamo and Maynardville 1. Air Transport 2. Sea Transport 3. Land Transport 4. Travel Recommendations 5. 5 Business Recommendations Travel Recommendations Plan your trip well in advance as changes to reservations will be extremely difficult and expensive advance, during this period. Try to make appointments at locations that are in the opposite direction of a stadium/ fan park. Book flights during times when games are being played. Allow for a minimum of 2 hours to get to the airport in Cape Town and up to 3 hours for Johannesburg – depending on your proximity to the airport. Plan for delays due to road congestion. Parking at the airport will be virtually impossible and it is advisable to get someone to drop you off and collect you from the various airports. 1. Air Transport 2. Sea Transport 3. Land Transport 4. Travel Recommendations 5. 5 Business Recommendations Business Recommendations Avoid the surrounding road networks of Fan Parks Before-, during- and after Match times Before during times. Do not schedule transportation near stadia on the day before-, during- or after a match. (Source: FIFA Local Organising Committee) Review your inventory requirements and plan for delays on air- and local land transport just before-, during- and after matches. Plan for potential delays in Durban Port and most large city airports. Local and International flight delays are expected, so plan your cargo transport well in advance. For further detailed information that may effect your specific region or city we recommend the following: - Contact your 2010 Host City Municipality Project office - C t t your l Contact local t ffi police d l traffic li department t t You are welcome to send specific requests to keneilwe.moropa@schenker.co.za (Project Assistant - DB Schenkersportsevents) for further assistance.