| Mark V Systems SA (PTY)
Ltd began trading in South Africa originally as a sole proprietor
in 1982. Luis da Conceição struck up an agency
agreement with Peter Vitulli and James O’melia from New
York who owned a company by the same name in the USA and concentrated
in the Irish Market.
There are various connotations as to how the name came about
but one of the most rational is the following:
Mark - our goal is to set a Mark with our
clients to be assured of their continuing support
V - the Roman Symbol 5 symbolizes the continents
that we visualize as setting our Mark and offering services
too and from
Systems - Our aim to always find the best
most effective system to move our clients goods
The prime goal would be to build up consolidated traffic
between the two countries by Air and Ocean but also due to
the nature of the name other accessorial services to our clients
would be offered such as financial and purchasing support
as well as transport logistics.
Initially we catered only for one client Asher Geminder (late)
from South Continental Devices. Soon, mainly through word
of mouth, our good services spread and we found ourselves
growing at a steady pace.
During 1983 Mark V Systems became a Proprietary Limited.
In 1986 we joined the International Freight Association (IFA)
which gave us access to owner operated offices through out
the world.
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During 1990 we became an IATA
accredited Airfreight agent. In 1996 we registered Conceição
International Inc. catering for the road feeder services of
Airline Cargo between main airports through out the USA.
In 1999 we absorbed under our banner the operation of Global
Freight under the leadership of Mario Toureiro a well respected
individual in the South African Customs Clearing and forwarding
Scene.
During 1999 we also took over P.T.L. Customs House Brokers Inc.
in New York, trading since 1985. Today Mark V Systems employs
25 people at its main offices in Johannesburg International
South Africa, through its vast network of owner operated agents
and partners through out the world Mark V Systems has at the
click of the mouse a wealth of resources and logistical support
employing almost 1000 people ready to process your shipment
be it by Air, Ocean, Road or rail. As the international and
multinational companies grow larger and clients become mere
numbers amongst piles of files medium sized operations such
as Mark V Systems will continue to strive towards the following
goals:
- To considerably improve the standard of service
- To substantially reduce the costs
- To become our client’s personal friend in time
of need
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The
History of Mark V Systems