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First Global Logistics are pleased to share their recent collaboration with Convoy Logistics Providers for the successful project cargo movement of oilfield equipment.

The shipments combined a multitude of logistics services such as cargo surveys, in-land trucking, trailer towing, packing & crating, lashing & securing, as well as loading & unloading.

This depth of operation was due to the variety of the cargo type; from oil separators to fluid heaters, transformers, pumps and valves.

First Global and Convoy Logistics handled the cargo from Houston Port to Alexandria Port & Port Said in Egypt.

The shipping included three RO/RO units, a 40′ flat-rack, a 40′ open-top and two 40′ high-cube containers.

“The client is satisfied with the premium quality of our services offered from USA to Egypt for this time sensitive project and the complex logistics requirements for each shipment. It has resulted in more projects for the client based on this successful cooperation between First Global logistics and Convoy Logistics Providers.”

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Energy and marine consultancy ABL has been awarded a contract by POSH Projects Pte. Ltd. to act as tow master to support and supervise the towage of the Mero 3 FPSO from Yantai, China, to Brazilian waters.

Once in Brazil. The Mero 3 FPSO – to be named Marechal Duque de Caxias – will be installed in the Mero Field development, 180 kilometres off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the deepwater Santos Basin.

As part of its scope of work, ABL’s operations in Singapore will provide a tow master to act as client representative throughout the 12,108 nautical mile towage. The tow master will supervise and ensure that all marine operations in the leadup and sailaway from Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard are carried out in-line with approved recommendations and procedural documentation.

“The towage of a 270-metre long FPSO with a gross tonnage of 150 thousand is a complex procedure. ABL’s vast marine experience across all types of marine operations globally in combination with our in-house multi-disciplinary engineering competence, makes us the right partner for such a project.” Phong Chong Hui, ABL’s Country Manager in Singapore.

The sail-away from China is planned for end-February 2024, subject to necessary weather permits.

ABL provides a wide range of energy and marine consultancy services to support projects and assets in renewables, maritime and oil and gas predominantly from FEED and construction to operations and decommissioning phases. Services include the provision of client representatives across a wide range of project types, including in geotechnical surveys, rig inspections and operations, DP trials, cable and subsea development, vessel design, and marine casualty management.

“Our client representative offering helps ensure that safety and quality standards are adhered to throughout the most complex procedures, mitigating unforeseen risk and cost impacting the bottom line of a project.” Simon Healy, ABL’s Regional Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region.

ABL is part of Oslo-listed ABL Group ASA, an independent energy and marine consultancy group to the global renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors.

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Duck Yang, our members from South Korea, recently executed a breakbulk transport from Antwerp, Belgium to Busan.

Travelling by sea, the company received an optimal service from HMM Copenhagen for their shipment, and they expressed gratitude for the voyage.

However – due to the recent incidents in the Red Sea, HMM were deeply concerned as their route was to pass through the Suez Canal.

Re-routing was completed to assuage these fears and ensure the safety of the crews, cargoes & vessel.

This shipment contained a total of thirteen packages: including a disassembled axial compressor, its accessories, and parts of a motor blower.

The main package weighed 130,350 kilograms with a volume of 177.8 cbm, and was registered as OOG cargo. It featured dimensions of 8.2 (L) x 4.5 (W) x 4.8 (H) meters and was moved BTS & STS using a floating crane.

The remaining packages travelled in a 40′ open top container under CY/CY by gantry crane from Antwerp, Belgium to the Hanjin Busan New Container Terminal.

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With over 20 years of experience in the global logistics and transport sector, Jarno Kurtti steps into the role of Sales Manager at WALLENIUS SOL.

AS WALLENIUS SOL continues to expand, the company is further strengthening its presence in Finland with yet another top recruitment. On 1 March 2024, Jarno Kurtti assumed the position of Sales Manager in Finland, moving on from a lengthy career at DHL Global Forwarding where he most recently served as Key Account Manager.

“We are excited to welcome Jarno to our team. His deep understanding of the import and export flows, as well as the industry in the north, will play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to support the industry with our sustainable and reliable logistic infrastructure,” says Petri Nikupeteri, Commercial Manager Nordics, WALLENIUS SOL.

In his role as Sales Manager Finland, Jarno Kurtti will be based at the newly opened WALLENIUS SOL’s office in Oulu but will be working with clients across the whole of Finland and the Nordic region.

“I am truly looking forward to getting to know my new colleagues and connect to our customers, both new and existing ones. I want our customers to trust us as a reliable long-term partner who is there to ensure a solid supply chain,” says Jarno Kurtti.

Outside the realm of sales and logistics, Jarno is a father of two, keeping busy with transporting the kids to activities and enjoying the great outdoors through skiing, cycling, and snowmobiling.

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After three years in a successful joint venture, Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and engineering contractor Jumbo Shipping and German breakbulk and project cargo specialist SAL Heavy Lift are thrilled to welcome their American sister, multipurpose and liner operator Intermarine, to the group.

On 1 March 2024, JSI Alliance will be ready to set sail with a new combined fleet of 50 vessels.

Jumbo, SAL and Intermarine have reached a significant milestone – one that resonates throughout the world of heavy lift shipping. They have joined forces to create a new industry powerhouse with the experience, legacy and reputation of these three renowned carriers, combing their fleets and all commercial activities for breakbulk and project cargo. What can be seen as the evolution of the commercial alliance Jumbo and SAL formed in 2021, JSI Alliance builds on the same fundamental principles. They will provide a unified commercial entry point for sales and marketing for their joint network of offices and agents in 23 countries worldwide. Versatile and flexible, the large fleet of around 50 vessels ranges from effective multipurpose vessels to the most advanced heavy lift ships in the world, with a lifting capacity of up to 3,000 t SWL. This essentially creates a real one-stop shop for customers seeking all kinds of maritime breakbulk or project transport solutions.

Intermarine President Richard Seeg explains: “This is a great step for Intermarine and a significant milestone for us in our over 35 years of business. We’re a sister company to SAL, which means we’ve had some cooperation up to this point. But forming a real commercial joint venture and alliance marks the beginning of a new and greater adventure. I’ve truly admired what Jumbo and SAL have managed to achieve over the past three years, and I’m excited to bring the Intermarine product to the joint venture. This will add more services and an expanded reach to the portfolio. With our strength, especially in the Americas, I’m sure our alliance is off to a great start.”

JSI Alliance stands for both commercial flexibility as well as technical excellence, offering semi-liner and liner services as well as customised project shipping solutions around the world. Services range from effective transport solutions for small parcels and single cargo items to the most complex industrial cargo units. The ability to combine services and transport solutions gives customers a new multitude of options.

Laurens Govers, Director Chartering & Projects at Jumbo Shipping, adds: “When we launched our commercial alliance with SAL three years ago, we weren’t sure how the market and our customers would receive this new take on a commercial cooperation in the heavy lift sector. Today, we look back at the success it’s been. Through our growing relationship with Intermarine as well, I’m confident that our new setup and wider service scope as JSI Alliance will be a valuable addition to our platform. Every customer, from EPCs and industrial equipment manufacturers to project freight forwarders, will find transport services that can benefit their business and projects in our new constellation.”

The Jumbo and SAL services and fleets are highly complementary, but the Intermarine “products” are somewhat different and expand the scope. The Intermarine fleet is based on standardised, effective multipurpose vessels typically geared up to max 500 t SWL, essentially where the Jumbo and SAL vessel portfolio begins. Furthermore, Intermarine is highly experienced in operating a mix of owned and time-chartered vessels, both on a short- or long-term basis. While the owned fleet typically takes on complex cargo operations, volume cargo and vessel positions may require a different approach. The focus on flexible commercial solutions that Intermarine brings to the table really helps JSI Alliance achieve their goal of being a true one-stop shop for customers.

Intermarine COO Lars Rasmussen says: “We have a setup where we can combine many different vessels and service scopes. With JSI Alliance, you can find simple, straightforward transport solutions as well as the capacity to handle the most complex heavy lift projects. We can combine standard multipurpose ships, with mighty heavy lifters, deck carriers and even in some case bulk vessels – all under our operation and management. I’ve been in bulk, breakbulk and project shipping for over three decades now, and I’ve never seen a commercial solution as comprehensive as this.”
JSI Alliance holds a combined +120 years of experience between its three members. The fleet and service scopes differ somewhat in the new joint venture, but Jumbo, SAL and Intermarine share a very similar culture and values. This is essential in a close, unified commercial structure where all sales teams work from the same platform.

SAL Heavy Lift Managing Director Jens Baumgarten summarises: “We’ve obviously gained vital experience in our years of commercial partnership with Jumbo. JSI Alliance emerged more or less organically with our closer commercial cooperation with our sister company, Intermarine. That being said, we’ve worked intensively over the past several months to prepare and set up our structures so we can operate effectively from day one. Our greatest priority is keeping our customers happy – both during and after each project and shipment. We believe that the added value we create for our customers will strengthen relationships and lead to repeat transport inquiries over many years.”
JSI Alliance replaces Jumbo-SAL-Alliance as the unified marketing platform and brand. As operators and owners, however, Jumbo, SAL and Intermarine remain independent – allowing the three brands to be active in the market.
Intermarine CEO Svend Andersen stresses: “JSI Alliance is the pinnacle of commercial innovation in heavy lift shipping. My many years in shipping have given me good instincts for which collaborations work and which don’t. I have no doubt that this one is a winner. Combining our strengths both commercially and technically outmatches any other operator in the market. Whether in Asia, Europe, Africa, the US or South America – the JSI Alliance organisation ensures that every customer gets the best possible service.”

All sales offices are unified from day one as JSI Alliance offices represent all three members. Also, back-office support functions such as engineering, QHSE and project management will contribute to the alliance organisation, maximizing synergies between the entities.

Daan Koornneef, CEO of Jumbo Shipping, concludes: “I’ve truly enjoyed witnessing the progress and the effective way our three organisations have come together, where we build on the success of the now former Jumbo-SAL-Alliance. And Dr Martin Harren, CEO of SAL Heavy Lift and Harren Group, agrees: “For our company and group, it’s vital that we remain agile commercially and operationally, and seize the opportunities as they come – this is the true spirit of our organisations. JSI Alliance marks a new cornerstone for our business.”

JSI Alliance stands for sea logistics of all types of heavy lift, breakbulk and project cargo in all markets. Side by side, three of the most prominent and technologically advanced breakbulk and heavy lift carriers, Jumbo Shipping, SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine, are combining their strengths and resources to deliver the best maritime transport solutions to customers worldwide. Three united teams and three fleets operate as one shared fleet – specialised in their respective business fields. And customers benefit from simplified, fullscope services. JSI Alliance controls and operates around 50 owned and chartered project cargo vessels – of these, 25 high-end project cargo vessels. With three DP2 vessels, four semi-submersible deck carriers, two range-extending Fly-Jibs and eleven ice-class vessels, JSI Alliance can reach almost any location and master the most demanding scopes. JSI can also organise time charter vessels if needed.

JSI Alliance provides highly flexible shipping solutions and an unparalleled range of breakbulk and project shipping services in the market. Lifting capacities from standardised multipurpose ships range from 160 t SWL to 3,000 t SWL. As such, JSI Alliance manages the largest fleet of vessels in the +800 t lifting segment as well as the most advanced green heavy lift ships, with Orca series vessels launching in 2024. This provides a commercial bandwidth that stretches from rapid positioning vessels for smaller or larger single shipments to large volume contracts and full-scope solutions for complex projects – all under one roof. A strong group of experienced professionals – commercial, engineering, project management, QHSE – works closely together with a combined network of agents and offices worldwide. They provide partnership, expert advice and safely delivered goods to a wide range of clients, including EPCs, brokers, forwarders, OEMs, energy companies and more.

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Laurent Brèche has just been appointed Managing Director of Rhenus Logistics activities in France.

This appointment follows the departure of Laurent Schuster, who left his position at the beginning of February.

Laurent Brèche was appointed Managing Director of all logistics activities of Rhenus in France at the beginning of February. He previously held the positions of Managing Director for Performance and Director of Operations for Rhenus Logistics in France. An engineer by training, he has extensive experience in logistics and, more broadly, the supply chain.

“Since joining Rhenus, I have been committed to developing our level of service and our operational performance to improve our competitiveness, which benefits both our customers and the company. I am proud to be able to continue along this path with the support of the Group and all the Rhenus Logistics teams in France. We will be paying particular attention to accelerating our business development plans, technological developments in our processes and innovation,” says Laurent Brèche, Managing Director.

The Rhenus Group would like to thank Laurent Schuster for his commitment and his contribution to the success of the company in France.

Laurent Brèche was appointed Managing Director of all logistics activities of Rhenus in France at the beginning of February. He previously held the positions of Managing Director for Performance and Director of Operations for Rhenus Logistics in France. An engineer by training, he has extensive experience in logistics and, more broadly, the supply chain.

“Since joining Rhenus, I have been committed to developing our level of service and our operational performance to improve our competitiveness, which benefits both our customers and the company. I am proud to be able to continue along this path with the support of the Group and all the Rhenus Logistics teams in France. We will be paying particular attention to accelerating our business development plans, technological developments in our processes and innovation,” says Laurent Brèche, Managing Director.

The Rhenus Group would like to thank Laurent Schuster for his commitment and his contribution to the success of the company in France.

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In 2023, Bolloré Logistics opened multiple sites across Europe. In France, teams celebrated the merger of the Marseille and Marignane offices.

In Italy, expanding the Milan premises has made it possible to establish a wider presence in the airport area. In Germany, Bolloré Logistics has opened a skills centre dedicated to healthcare. The company is continuing to develop in Europe and Bolloré Logistics has established itself as a key player in logistics, most recently with the opening of a new branch in Dublin.

But Bolloré Logistics isn’t stopping there – the Polish employees of the company have recently moved into a new branch in Warsaw. The new location of the premises is ideal, close to the city centre but also near the airport and major roads. The site’s twenty or so employees work for all the businesses: road, airfreight, seafreight and warehousing.

“We’re pleased to celebrate the opening of Bolloré Logistics Warsaw. Launching this new branch testifies to our commitment to expanding our operations in Eastern Europe and in particular in Poland. Our aim is to support the growth of our main business sectors: Healthcare, Aerospace and Defence, Renewable Energies, Aid & Relief,” said Bertrand Jannin, CEO Central and Eastern Europe at Bolloré Logistics.

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Vestas has received a 153 MW order to power an undisclosed wind project in the USA.

The order consists of 34 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines.

The orders include supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of the asset.

Turbine delivery begins in the second quarter of 2026 with commissioning scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

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The attacks in the Red Sea have caused widespread disruption to the ocean shipping industry.

Bertling notifications are designed to provide you with an overview of recent events (based on established market intelligence tools, reliable news platforms and our discussions with shipping lines and airlines) and the associated commercial and operational impacts.

Houthi attacks on merchant vessels continued over the past week as attacks on Houthi sites in Yemen also continued. Houthis have vowed to escalate their targeting of vessels in the region. The UN has also weighed in now on the economic and environmental impacts of the conflict in the region. (Source: Houthis vow to escalate attacks – Splash247)

There have been 48 Houthi attacks (status 20.02.2024) on commercial shipping since 19.11.2023 with no end in sight. (Source: Red Sea crisis and peak season – do you have a container plan? – FreightWaves)

Despite multiple strikes by the U.S. and allies against rebel targets, Houthis have warned that their attacks “will continue until the aggression against Gaza stops.” (Source: Maersk says Red Sea vessel diversions could go into second half of year (ampproject.org)

The higher freight rates may be pulling off their Red Sea highs, according to recent data from Xeneta, but Far East to East Coast rates are up 145.5% since Dec. 14 and Far East to West Coast rates have increased by 186.2% in the same time frame. If containers start to get tight, rates will only go higher (Source: https://freightwaves.com).

Container Shipping Rates from North Asia to the USA and Europe (40’ containers): US companies in particular are faced with three supply chain headwinds: Red Sea diversions, East Coast port labour negotiations, and the Panama Canal drought. Shippers are looking for alternatives to cut both the time and rising cost of transit.

Breakbulk liner carriers continue to operate sailings through the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden region. However, there remains increased insurance premiums required for these sailings, commonly implemented as a War Risk surcharge or Emergency Red Sea Surcharge (ERSS) at plus USD 5 per RT (subject to review).

Whilst the situation in the Red Sea remains volatile, sailings may be diverted at short notice via Cape of Good Hope (COGH) adding to cost and transit time. Vessels from Far East to US Gulf are already commonly sailing around COGH due to Panama Canal low water issues.

The Red Sea crisis (and also the recent Lunar New Year holidays) has impacted some trades, such as Vietnam to Europe. Manufacturers are experiencing halted production or product delays due to disruptions in the ocean freight market. Time-sensitive shipments are switching to air freight due to the ocean freight sector.

Airfreight rates began their Lunar New Year holiday decline last week after rising in the first six weeks of the year. The rest of the year has so far been marked by a strong rise in airfreight rates as the industry faced the usual pre-Lunar holiday rush and some shippers utilized sea-air solutions to combat the delays caused by the Red Sea crisis. Rates are expected to stabilize in Q2 2024. (Source: https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/airfreight-rates-slide-in-line-with- -new-year-holiday-demand-decline/).

Diversions away from the Suez Canal have hit ocean freight trades hard from Asia to the Mediterranean, North Europe and US East Coast. However, it could be argued cargoes moving in the opposite direction on the backhauls have been hit even harder by these surcharges.

Moving from USD 400 per FEU by the end of 2023 to more than USD 1,000 per FEU by mid-February, market average spot freight rates have gone up by 150% in six weeks. Within these market average spot rates, some shippers have been paying upwards of USD 1,000 in additional costs while others have managed to avoid surcharges altogether, with an average of USD 591 per FEU.

Surcharges are spread in the range of USD 400 (mid-low) and USD 1,100 (mid-high) per FEU, with an average of USD 639.

Shippers and BCOs are paying average surcharges of USD 854 per FEU within a total spot rate of USD 2,400 per FEU. This positions the trade slightly above a classic backhaul and slightly below a classic fronthaul in terms of the total spot rate and percentage of surcharges to overall cost.

The effects of the crisis are highly individual, and shippers, carriers, and freight forwarders are fighting as hard as they can and entering negotiations with the single aim of reducing the effect of the crisis on their business as much as possible – whether that is through surcharges or service reliability.

For a standard FEU, the Red Sea surcharge for exports out of the Mediterranean on long term contracts sits higher than North European exports, with a spread of USD 162. However, while the market low for both trades sits at USD 400, the market high sits at USD 1,295 for the Mediterranean and USD 750 for North Europe. Bringing a reefer out of North Europe heading for Far East, the average surcharge sits at USD 1,007 per box.

Red Sea diversion routes and durations must be factored in when preparing for peak season (from July-October). According to Sea-Intelligence, the transit times of 20’ containers has increased by 16%. Shipping lines expect longer transit times to last through Q2 and potentially Q3. Blank sailings could be expected into the Red Sea area because of the security situation.

The longer transits around the COGH are delaying the arrival of the empty vessels going back to Asia to pick up more U.S. imports. The delays are impacting the consistency of trade which can impact the supply chain.

Data from maritime advisory firm Sea-Intelligence shows that the average delay for late vessel arrivals has “deteriorated,” and as a result, vessel capacity has diminished, with impacts for U.S. East Coast-bound Ocean freight from Asia going around COGH. (Source: https://cnbc.com)

We don’t see the Red Sea situation changing any time soon and the above-mentioned trends are likely to continue into H2 2024.

This ongoing crisis will continue to impact rates and increase service unreliability to global supply chains. It is important to stay up to date, book well in advance, potentially look for alternatives and contact us on time to discuss your transport inquiry.

We commend our customers to be flexible in these times of uncertainty. They need to have the ability to enter the North American market from different endpoints, be it the West Coast, Gulf, or the East Coast via vessel or also considering airfreight as alternative transport modes.

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Kaleido Logistics, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Spain and Portugal, was in charge of the delivery of two catamarans from Spain to Portugal.

The vessels got loaded in the port of Avilés, in the North of Spain, and discharged in Lisbon, Portugal. Cooperation between client, carrier and Kaleido’s engineering department has been a key point to define the proper lifting, lashing and stowage plans.

Kaleido was responsible of the coordination of the whole shipment, including handling operations both at POL and POD, sea freight, supervision of loading and discharging, customs procedures and engineering support, to ensure the proper delivery of the catamarans to their final destination.

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Unlocking the Potential of D2C with SEKO BANSARD: In the dynamic landscape of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) sales, understanding the right fulfillment model is paramount.

From internal fulfillment to dropshipping and third-party logistics (3PL), choices impact user experience and operational costs.

UNDERSTANDING D2C: Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) is a sales strategy where brands sell products directly to end-users, obtaining in-depth information on consumer preferences. The D2C sales model eliminates the need for a retailer, distributor or wholesaler to assist in the final sales process.In D2C, order fulfillment is crucial, and brands must seek efficient management of inventory, picking, packaging and shipping to deliver an exceptional user experience while keeping costs under control.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT FULFILLMENT MODEL: Internal Fulfillment: Using internal logistics and resources for order fulfillment guarantees high quality control but entails significant operational and management costs, making it more suitable for mature brands with large volumes of orders from a single location.

Dropshipping: Fulfilling orders directly from suppliers or manufacturers significantly reduces costs but lacks control over the end-user experience. For small businesses or those selling a single product, dropshipping can be a wise choice in the early stages of business development.

Third-party fulfillment (3PL): Opting for a third-party logistics provider (3PL) means outsourcing order fulfillment to an international logistics company with a complete infrastructure and experienced professionals. 3PL reduces initial costs for companies, but requires ongoing supervision of order fulfillment. Brands need to carefully evaluate product lines, sales volumes and growth expectations to choose the appropriate D2C fulfillment model. As the company grows, adjustments to the D2C satisfaction model may be necessary. If you choose a 3PL provider, SEKO BANSARD can offer you the expertise of its international teams.
EMPOWERING D2C SUCCESS WITH SEKO:

SEKO BANSARD’s advanced technology solutions offer robust support to enable brands to build a flexible and responsive supply chain, crucial to meeting changing consumer demands. As a third-party logistics (3PL) partner, SEKO BANSARD is committed to rapidly enhancing your D2C fulfillment capabilities, creating a powerful brand image that sets you apart in the highly competitive D2C marketplace.

WHY D2C IS IN HIGH DEMAND:Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) is valued for its direct, multi-faceted engagement with consumers compared to traditional models. D2C requires companies to focus on users’ consumption behavior, emphasizing consumer lifestyles through data-driven production.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Seamless integration of the company’s online and offline sales networks; Expanded sales channels with dense, strategic deployment; Centralized control, eliminating the risks associated with online purchasing; Unrivalled support for various forms of online marketing; Emphasis on interactive marketing between users, fostering mutually beneficial sales models – a future trend in e-commerce.

D2C brands face multiple order fulfillment challenges, including fluctuating consumer demand and the need to effectively coordinate fulfillment nodes. SEKO responds to these challenges with professional technical solutions, simplifying D2C operations to ensure you’re ready to meet the challenges of D2C satisfaction.

Warehouse Management System (WMS): Software that tracks and organizes warehouse processes and activities, coordinating inventory, picking, packing and shipping to simplify operations, reduce logistics expenses and provide real-time inventory visibility.

Order Management System (OMS): Centralizes the processing of all orders from sales channels, optimizes shipping routes and transportation choices, and ensures efficient order management.

Transportation Management System (TMS): Helps find fast, economical transportation methods based on cost, transit time and delivery requirements.

Inventory Optimization Tools: Efficiently balances inventory in different locations using predictive analytics to avoid the risk of out-of-stocks and overstocks.

Cloud ERP solutions: Use advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data to integrate inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM) and financial data. Unifies data stored in a central database, achieving seamless integration with various internal and external systems, enhancing cross-departmental and cross-channel collaboration capabilities.

Reverse Logistics: Tools designed to simplify exchanges, repairs and customer returns. While traditional logistics providers take 18 days to process returns, SEKO can complete the process in 11 days.

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Project Logistics Alliance is pleased to share the successful completion of a project undertaken by CEA Projects, representing Vietnam in the network.

The project involved transporting boiler equipment for a petrochemical refinery, along with accompanying accessories.

The cargo was moved using a Man V10 prime mover with a pulling capacity of 250 tons, combined with a 12 Goldhofer axle lines hydraulic trailer. The cargo measured 16950 x 7520 x 6440 mm and weighed 139 tons. To facilitate the unloading process, 02 ship cranes, each with a capacity of 200 tons, and lifting gears were also employed.

The journey, originating in Haiphong, Vietnam, began with meticulous technical planning by the CEA Projects team. Despite encountering various challenges, such as the removal of overhead obstacles and the need for site clearance, the CEA team demonstrated exceptional professionalism. Furthermore, navigating through high traffic volumes on public roads during the Lunar New Year posed an additional challenge, which the CEA team overcame.

This cargo, a crucial part of constructing a petrochemical refinery, concluded its journey with CEA Projects after unloading at the Port of Beaumont in Texas. Special attention was given to fulfilling specific requests from the client’s side, such as ensuring the cargo was safe and packed in its original covering, obtaining shipping insurance, and acquiring certificates of quality and lashing from a third-party competent authority.

The CEA Projects team demonstrated their commitment to providing reliable services and handling challenging situations with suitable solutions.

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Seabourne Forwarding are pleased to report a project shipment handled in January.

The pictured machine was shipped from the UK to South America.

The unit measured 900 x 400 x 360cm with a weight of 24tn.

“Regardless of the size of project, Seabourne Forwarding provides intelligent, efficient and flexible solutions with a wide range of logistics services that can be tailored to specialist requirements.”

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The Rhenus Group is setting up a Green Steel Logistics Hub for steel logistics at its business site in Dortmund.

The warehouse is likely to start operating in the autumn of 2024 and the aim is to tranship and transport steel in a manner that is as eco-friendly as possible. Rhenus will use this facility to mainly appeal to companies that produce, handle and further process steel.

Rhenus acts as a pioneer in green steel logistics: its Green Steel Logistics Hub will transform the distribution of steel in the eastern Ruhr valleyRhenus acts as a pioneer in green steel logistics: its Green Steel Logistics Hub will transform the distribution of steel in the eastern Ruhr valley.

The logistics specialist Rhenus is making changes at various points in order to make its logistics processes more sustainable. A transhipment hub, which will serve as an important link in a sustainable and low-emissions supply chain for companies operating in the steel sector, is being set up in Dortmund under the Rhenus umbrella, for example. The logistics expert is modernising one of its existing warehouses there for this project. The measures being introduced include a new roof and the installation of a solar panel unit, which covers an area of about 4,000 square metres. The electricity that is generated will supply the energy for the crane equipment, the building itself as well as the charging infrastructure for electric trucks.

The four electric trucks, which will be used for the last mile operations between the terminal and the customers, are already on order. Rhenus will primarily cater for the market for rolled and flat steel with its Green Steel Logistics Hub and will therefore make it feasible to distribute steel in the Dortmund region and the eastern Ruhr valley with lower CO2 emissions. The trimodal terminal at the Mathieshafen port facility in Dortmund is ideally located for transportation purposes and provides good connections to motorways and waterways at important intersections in the heart of the Ruhr valley.

The convenient location makes it possible to transport the steel from the major seaports to Dortmund using shuttle services on waterways – which create less emissions than other means of transport anyway – and then distribute the commodity further inland from there using electric trucks. In addition to modernising the logistics building to make it more eco-friendly, Rhenus is also seeking to introduce an inland waterway fleet that reduces emissions even further. “Most logistics specialists only consider one small cog in the supply chain wheel and make it ‘green’. We’re adopting an all-round approach: warehouses operating with solar power, diesel-free final distribution services thanks to electric trucks and low-emission transportation along the European waterways,” says Michael Petersmann, the Managing Director of Rhenus Port Logistics Rhein-Ruhr, summarising the company’s policy.

Electric trucks are due to deliver the steel products to customers based within a radius of about 50 kilometres from Dortmund. They will charge their batteries at modern electric charging points at the new Green Steel Logistics Hub. “Steel isn’t the first thing that automatically comes to most people’s minds when they talk about ‘sustainability’. But a great deal can be done to manufacture steel in a way that is as eco-friendly as possible and also transport it from A to B. Thanks to our Green Steel Logistics Hub in Dortmund, we’re already providing a green perspective for infrastructure at a time when the proportion of green steel in the marketplace is continuing to grow,” Michael Petersmann continues. The steel producers, which are likely to rely on energy from hydrogen rather than from coal in future, are particularly delighted by this development.

The Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transportation is supporting the project to the tune of EUR 1,580,781.82 as part of the Programme to Support Light and Heavy Commercial Vehicles with Alternative, Climate-Friendly Drive Systems and the Associated Fuel and Charging Infrastructure. NOW GmbH is coordinating the funding programme and the Federal Logistics and Mobility Office is the body that approves any applications. “We wouldn’t have been able to introduce our future vision for our port terminal in Dortmund without the support programme. These kinds of projects are only feasible if state assistance like this is made available. Support in the form of funding programmes to introduce more projects of this kind at our ports is urgently needed if we’re going to achieve the sustainability goals set by the German government,” says Michael Petersmann, summarising matters.

Rhenus is also offering a more sustainable alternative from a logistics perspective with its Green Steel Logistics Hub and is helping establish climate-friendly supply chains. The Rhenus Group is already holding discussions with some potential customers and capacity for additional projects is still available at this time.

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