About us

Founded in 2009, Liebenberg & Associates initially provided consulting services across a diverse range of industries. However, in 2023, we made a strategic decision to focus exclusively on addressing the unique challenges and risks facing the logistics industry. As part of this shift, we expanded our global footprint, extending our services to logistics operations across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, while continuing to maintain a strong presence in Southern Africa.


Our core expertise lies in designing bespoke risk mitigation plans, managing their implementation, and continuously monitoring their effectiveness. Additionally, we have extensive experience in investigative work, adeptly unraveling incidents and resolving complex issues that threaten our clients' operations.


With a deep understanding of the physical and cyber risks prevalent within Africa, we remain a valuable resource for both local and multinational businesses transporting cargo to, from, and within the region. The insights we have gained in one of the world's most high-risk areas now extend to benefit logistics operators across the globe.


Our services cater to a wide range of stakeholders in the logistics sector, including exporters, freight forwarders, shipping companies, importers, warehouses, container depots, road transporters, and last-mile delivery services. We specialise in mitigating and investigating incidents related to fraud, theft, cargo hijacking, burglary, armed robbery, sabotage, piracy, vandalism, cybercrime, espionage, kidnapping, and more.


At Liebenberg & Associates, we take pride in our proprietary methodologies, developed in-house and unique to our practice. We remain at the forefront of advancements in logistics, continuously updating our knowledge in business processes, technology, geopolitics, industry protection standards, relevant ISO standards, and other trends that impact our clients' operations.


Headquartered in South Africa, our firm is led by Danie Liebenberg, our founder and managing consultant. Danie spearheads our projects and investigations within Africa and provides strategic oversight for our regional risk consultants in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. These regional consultants are responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of projects in their respective areas, supported by our team of analysts, project managers, and auditors who work alongside them on the ground.


Our investigators are strategically located across our operational regions, enabling prompt and thorough investigations at both the origin and destination points of cargo. All investigations are conducted under the expert guidance of our consultants, ensuring a seamless and effective response to any incidents.


QUICK resULTS

Accelerated diagnosis and mitigation of urgent threats.

Global reach

Southern Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas

LOCAL Support

Consultants and investigators located in our regions of operations.

Should be the industry benchmark

Danie Liebenberg's high standards should be the industry benchmark. He is by far the most professional individual whom I have dealt with. His years of experience gives him the ability to identify a problem, assess it quickly and recommend an effective solution.


Steve Chart

Former consultant to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)

 

In a league of their own

Danie Liebenberg and his associates are in a league of their own. Danie has a remarkable approach to risk and applies his exceptional knowledge to its' effective mitigation. Due to his credibility and expertise clients want to work with Danie. We hold his recommendations in high esteem.


Dave Walstra

Former CEO, Callguard

 

Extremely professional and effective

Liebenberg & Associates conducted an investigation on a sensitive matter for us. They delivered results beyond our expectation. Their approach was extremely professional and highly effective.


Louis Boshoff

Director, JHI

 
 

Our Services

The global logistics industry faces relentless pressure to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated criminals, both internal and external, who are constantly probing for and exploiting any vulnerabilities within its operations.


The rise in organised crime syndicates targeting the industry, coupled with their escalating violence, underscores the urgent need for more robust and adaptive risk mitigation strategies.


At Liebenberg & Associates, we are committed to outsmarting these criminal elements. As Albert Einstein wisely noted, “You cannot solve problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems.”


We challenge ourselves to think beyond conventional solutions, leveraging deep insight and expertise to design operations that are not only secure but also resilient. This approach allows our clients to concentrate on their core business objectives, such as on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial performance, without the constant threat of criminal interference.


Our ultimate goal is to create a world where goods can be moved and stored securely, free from the disruptive influence of criminal activity. We are dedicated to making this vision a reality for our clients.


Consulting

Our consulting team conducts risk, threat and vulnerability assessments and evaluate our clients’ existing security operations and systems...>>>

Audits

Our auditors keep a close eye on the results delivered by our risk mitigation plans...>>>

Investigations

Our investigators are highly skilled and conduct thorough investigations with the necessary discretion...>>>

Consulting

The resilience of a logistics business against physical and cyber risks is largely determined by the effectiveness of its risk mitigation plan, as well as the precision with which that plan is implemented and managed.


To ensure robust protection, those responsible for the movement and storage of goods must fully understand the challenges they face, the efficacy of their current security measures, and the extent of their vulnerabilities.


Our consultants provide this crucial understanding. We conduct thorough risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments, evaluating our clients’ existing security operations and systems. This allows us to develop comprehensive mitigation plans, policies, and procedures, and to design systems that keep our clients secure in an ever-evolving risk landscape.


The successful implementation of these plans and systems is overseen by our dedicated tender and project managers. They ensure that our clients receive precisely what our consultants have recommended, rather than what suppliers, installers, or service providers might prefer to sell.


Upon completion of implementation, our training officer steps in to ensure that all stakeholders are well-prepared to contribute to the success of the mitigation plan. Following this, our risk auditor continuously monitors the effectiveness of the plan, making necessary adjustments after each audit. This creates a continuous cycle of improvement, driving us closer to optimal security for our clients.


Occasionally, we are approached by new clients facing immediate threats that demand swift action, leaving no time for our systematic approach. In these urgent situations, we provide an accelerated diagnosis of the threats and offer immediate mitigation advice. While this rapid response is essential for stopping the immediate threat, it does not replace the need for a comprehensive, long-term approach.


Audits

Our auditors closely monitor the outcomes of our risk mitigation plans to ensure they are delivering the desired results.

Regular reviews and audits have consistently proven to enhance our clients’ resilience in managing security incidents.


These processes also provide valuable opportunities to periodically assess their overall security posture and ensure alignment with compliance requirements.


Given the ever-evolving nature of risks, our formal quarterly security reviews and annual audits are essential for identifying and addressing any gaps that may have developed since the previous evaluation. These reviews not only help us uncover new potential risks and their impact but also allow our clients to prepare appropriate action plans while evaluating the effectiveness of their current mitigation strategies and determining necessary adjustments.


During each review and audit, we conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify all present risks and threats, comparing them against the existing mitigation plan. This thorough analysis helps reveal any shortcomings, vulnerabilities, or misalignments within the plan.


At the conclusion of every review and audit, we provide a detailed report outlining all findings and recommendations for improvement. Our project team then steps in to assist clients with the implementation of these recommendations, ensuring a continuous cycle of optimal risk mitigation.

Investigations

Our goal during any investigation is to uncover evidence of wrongdoing in a manner that maximizes the likelihood of a successful prosecution.


Our expertise in legally gathering critical evidence allows our clients to demonstrate that unlawful activity has occurred.


This capability is vital when presenting evidence to clients, insurers, courts of law, or when preparing for internal disciplinary hearings.


Beyond holding the guilty accountable, a well-conducted investigation reveals the vulnerabilities within a logistics company’s defenses that allowed the crime or misconduct to occur. Much like an audit, a thorough investigation serves as a powerful risk assessment tool, identifying areas in the risk mitigation plan that require strengthening. We believe in never wasting the opportunity to learn from an investigation.


Significant improvements to a risk mitigation plan can be made when the insights gained during an investigation are properly valued and strategically applied.


Our investigators are highly skilled in fact-finding and approach each investigation with a deep appreciation for the dual purpose of uncovering the truth and enhancing security measures. They are known for their thoroughness and discretion.

The insights shared by our investigators and consultants during and after an investigation empower our clients to take the most appropriate actions to safeguard their financial position, operations, and reputation.


Our fees

OPTION 1 - AD HOC


Ad-hoc clients are billed on a pay-per-use basis for each consultation, audit, investigation etc.


 A deposit is normally required, with payment of the balance of the fee due on completion of each assignment.



OPTION 2 - RETAINER

Retainer clients are billed monthly.


In-depth risk assessments and the design and implementation of updated mitigation strategies are undertaken in the first year of service, followed by quarterly reviews and annual audits.


 All investigations and consultations are included.