Key industry players will gather at this year’s Intermodal South America Conference to discuss new business opportunities, participate in sales and networking events, and form new partnerships. A strategic business platform that attracts hundreds of key national and international and intermodal companies, the Intermodal South America Conference will take place at the Sao Paulo Expo in Brazil from March 17-19. At the 3-day event, key industry players will gather to discuss new business opportunities, participate in sales and networking events, and form new partnerships. Streamlining the Global Supply Chain The largest logistics event in Latin America, Intermodal South America has expanded its scope of operations, giving greater prominence to storage, distribution, and transportation chains. At the event, intermodal reserves exclusive areas so that exhibiting companies can present the most modern—both in Brazil and worldwide—production, storage, distribution, and transportation supply chain products and services. With 29,000 square meters of show floor space, Intermodal South America will feature more than 400 national and foreign transportation-related companies from more than 22 countries. The event’s 32,000 attendees also get three days of intensive business opportunities and face-to-face networking opportunities. “Every year at Intermodal, you will find a complete grid of lectures and forums full of information to [remove] any market doubts,” according to the event website. Building a Brand Known for showcasing numerous logistics solutions and services, transport services and products, trade services and products, and allied products and services, this international exhibition for logistics, transport, cargo, and international trade, the annual event has helped companies in the automotive, machinery & equipment, (among others) build their brands. Intralogística, for example, features innovations, technologies, product launches, and services for managing and moving loads within warehouses, manufacturing units, and distribution centers. At Transport, the event showcases the main road, rail, waterway, and air providers along with those firms that specialize in general logistics services. Over the course of three days, attendees will have the opportunity to network and strategize with world leaders in the logistics industry. With Latin America being one of the fastest growing regions for logistics worldwide (Brazil alone accounting for 350 billion dollars) Intermodal South America offers unparalleled advantages in a rapidly expanding logistic, cargo transport and foreign trade markets. As a global leader that operates in over 130 countries, and dedicated offices throughout the Americas, DB Schenker offers industry specific logistics services and integrated supply chain management throughout the world to solve any problem. With unrivaled experience in the industry, our services add extensive experience, expertise and value to all your logistic needs. Visit us today to learn more about our services and how DB Schenker can provide your logistic solutions for tomorrow. Intermodal South America 2020 syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr Intermodal South America 2020
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Working closely with a large number of auto parts manufacturers, DB Schenker Mexico applies its knowledge and expertise to solving its customers’ most pressing logistics pain points. As the seventh-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer in the world, Mexico produces nearly four million cars annually, according to Export.gov. It’s also the fifth-largest auto parts producer worldwide with $92 billion (USD) in revenues annually and the second-largest export market for U.S. auto parts. The country also ranks as the fifth-largest manufacturer and exporter for heavy and specialized vehicles and parts in the construction and agriculture industries. Having experienced significant growth over the last two years, Mexico’s auto parts segment includes a large number of Tier One and Tier Two original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). DB Schenker Mexico works with most of them, helping them manage their end-to-end supply chains in an industry where quick, reliable shipping is a must-have. “A lot of the OEMs rely on just-in-time (JIT) programs, which don’t leave them with much of an inventory cushion,” says Marissa Vergara, DB Schenker’s Key Account Manager, Automotive in Mexico City. An inventory management program that requires producers to forecast demand accurately, JIT works best when a parts manufacturer’s procurement department is closely aligned with its logistics provider. “Transit times are a primary concern for our automotive customers,” says Vergara, whose team has developed a portfolio of solutions that incorporates air, ocean, land, contract logistics, and custom logistics. “Our goal is to offer a door-to-door solution for our customers.” Special Services For its automotive customers, DB Schenker has also developed a helicopter freight service offering that helps Tier One and Tier Two auto parts suppliers speed up delivery times as needed. The company also has a customer service team that’s dedicated to the auto market, and that offers an innovative, tailored solution that meets the specific needs of the industry. These and other services support a spare auto parts industry in Mexico that’s been growing by 35% annually. This rapid growth presents both opportunities and challenges for logistics providers like DB Schenker, which are sometimes challenged by the country’s transportation infrastructure, undeveloped highway system, and unpredictable road routes to and from the U.S. “These issues are presenting some challenges to the logistics flow in Mexico right now,” Vergara points out. To help smooth out some of those fluctuations, DB Schenker works to provide its customers with end-to-end supply chain visibility solutions that help them determine where their shipments are at any point and time. “Customers expect end-to-end supply chain visibility in real-time and we’re working to provide them with the technology solutions they need to be able to gain that visibility,” says Vergara. Other challenges standing in the way of a smooth-running supply chain right now include the new international trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico and the need for better ocean port infrastructure. Despite these obstacles, Vergara says automotive manufacturing activity in Mexico remains robust. There’s More to Come in 2020 Looking ahead to 2020, DB Schenker Mexico will continue to hone its end-to-end logistics solution and go beyond just offering shipments from Point A to Point B. With the volume of automotive exports and imports rising, Vergara says the logistics provider is developing programs that address the auto industry’s reverse logistics and contract logistics needs. “We’re looking to develop more services around these two needs in the future,” says Vergara, whose team is also working more closely with automotive OEMs in an effort to better understand their biggest supply chain needs and pain points. A company that relies on JIT, for example, should be sharing its forecasting and demand planning with its logistics partner as soon as that relationship is established (and not after the fact). “The more knowledge we have in advance,” says Vergara, “the higher level of service we can provide.” An End-to-End Logistics Solution for Mexico’s Auto Industry syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr An End-to-End Logistics Solution for Mexico’s Auto Industry Attendees come to JOC’s TPM to join the 2,000+ attendees to find new customers, nurture existing relationships and more. They hear the latest market forecasts, analysis, expert opinion and more concerning container shipping, freight rates, labor issues and more. If you want to meet with shippers, carriers, port officials, 3PLs, freight forwarders, government officials, and more, then you must be here. That’s why DB Schenker is at this leading industry event. In fact, we’re not just at this event, we are a key sponsor – bringing insight to the industry at this important event and learning from others. We take the opportunity to meet with customers, partners, and vendors – to grow our relationships and further improve our customer service. At DB Schenker, we’re committed to providing innovative supply chain solutions that challenge the status quo. As a global industry leader with more than 140 years of logistics experience, we’re proud to support industry and trade in the global exchange of goods. We invite you to visit with us and find out more… March 1-4, 2020 Long Beach, California Want to attend? Register now. Want more details about DB Schenker? Take me there. . DB Schenker Sponsors JOC’s TPM 2020 syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr DB Schenker Sponsors JOC’s TPM 2020 For the 2019 solar eclipse in Argentina, DB Schenker provided one of the world’s largest hot air balloon manufacturers with the support it needed to get its balloons to Argentina on time and in perfect condition. Every two years or so, the sun, moon and Earth line up in perfect harmony when the shadow of the moon sweeps across the world, and depending on when and where you are, gets between the Earth and the sun casting a shadow over the earth blotting out the sun’s disk. While lasting only a few minutes, the experience is remembered for a lifetime. What better way to view a solar eclipse than from a hot air balloon? As the world’s leading manufacturer of hot air balloons, Ultramagic sells balloons that range from those that can accommodate a single person all the way up to 30-person aircraft. To get the absolute best view of the 2019 solar eclipse in July, the company sent balloons from Barcelona, Spain to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Once in Argentina, the gigantic balloons were transported to San Luis, where they took part in the Argentina Balloon Eclipse Experience. The transportation and logistics involved with the point-to-point trip were complex and involved several different providers. One of those providers was DB Schenker, which managed the ocean transportation and logistics processes for the cargo as it traveled from Barcelona to Buenos Aires (and back). Working with DB Schenker in different capacities worldwide, Ultramagic was reconnected with the logistics provider through its freight consignee. “The operation was very demanding logistics-wise, particularly when importing temporary goods which is what we were doing with our hot air balloons (i.e., goods that aren’t staying in the country),” says Josep Lladó, Founder, Ultramagic. “But we knew it would be a great place to view the solar eclipse from the air, so we went for it.” Four Decades of Hot Air Ballooning Lladó and his partners started flying balloons in 1978 with a used balloon. They then designed and built their own balloon for an expedition to Africa in 1980. The trip spanned 11 months and involved 40 different flights. The rest, as they say, is history. The trio started designing and building an Ultralight aircraft and created Ultramagic S.A. Due to high demand for its balloons, the company soon transitioned over to a company dedicated to creating some of the world’s most beautiful balloons. With thousands of balloons now flying and operating worldwide, Ultramagic makes somewhere between 80 and 100 balloons annually. About 80% of them are exported to Japan, North America, South America, Europe, and of course where it all began – Africa. Today, the company has a purpose-built factory, and a worldwide network of dealers. Close-Up Views of the Solar Eclipse For Ultramagic’s solar eclipse expedition, key requirements included a timely arrival of its balloons, which had to be onsite and prepared for the air within a certain timeframe. The shipment also had to arrive in perfect, working order. “Being a part of this project was an honor for Schenker Argentina. The amount of coordination needed amongst all parties to finalize the shipment was a challenge we welcomed and we thank Ultramagic for their confidence in our team” says Sebastian Armani, the head of the Mendoza branch. “We packed the balloons, organized the ocean shipping, ensured that everything got on the vessel on time, and managed the documentation requirements,” says Victoria Guevara, a customer service specialist at DB Schenker Argentina. “It was a complicated project,” she continues, “but our goal is to always do everything possible to ensure that our clients get their cargo in perfect condition and on time.” In Argentina, DB Schenker had everything (i.e., documentation, entry of manifest, etc.) prepared in advance to ensure that there were no delays in shipping the containers from the port terminal. “Timing was our biggest challenge because we could not have a single delay and risk Ultramagic missing the solar eclipse,” says Guevara. Tracking the Cargo DB Schenker also secured a competitive freight rate for Ultramagic’s cargo and arranged for a “temporary importation” of the balloons in Argentina. The logistics provider tracked the cargo from the point of departure to the point of arrival, and then notified Ultramagic when the balloons arrived in Argentina (where it had the bill of lading and freight certifications prepared). “We carried out the import process within the stipulated timeframes and did regular follow-up on the loads,” says Guevara, whose team was in regular contact with Lladó throughout the process. “He knew where his cargo was at all times, we had everything ready for when the ship arrived at the port terminal.” Lladó says the arrangement worked out perfectly in a world where moving hot air balloons around the world presents unique challenges. With three world champion hot air balloon pilots on its team, Ultramagic plans to do more trips in 2022 (and beyond), with its shortlist of destinations including Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, and Victoria Falls. “This was the first time we did a solar eclipse trip and it was a lot of fun,” says Lladó. “We’re hoping to have more experiences like that.”
Getting Hot Air Balloons to their Destinations on Time syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr Getting Hot Air Balloons to their Destinations on Time DB Schenker’s Anja Rönnfeldt joins a crew of 300 women on a mission to help solve the plastic pollution crisis that’s plaguing our world’s oceans. In October, a pioneering, all-female sailing and scientific research mission left the UK to circumnavigate the globe across four oceans and the Arctic. With a focus on the environmental and health impacts of single-use plastic and toxics in the world’s oceans, eXXpedition Round the World 2019-20 comprises a series of 30 voyages and 300 crew members. Ocean Plastics: No Laughing MatterAccording to recent research, our world’s oceans are literally swimming with 15–51 trillion pieces of plastic that hurts or kills the marine mammals, seabirds, and fish that ingest it, get tangled in it, or get infected by it. During its voyage, the eXXpedition Round the World science program will conduct research both at sea and on land. With crew members from diverse backgrounds, ages, disciplines, and experiences, the 38,000-nautical-mile trip starts and finishes in the UK, lasting a total of 23 months (October 2019-September 2021). Passionate About HelpingAnja Rönnfeldt was born and raised on Germany’s Baltic coastline, she took an interest in water, marine biology, and the world’s oceans at a very young age. It’s no surprise that she pursued a professional career in ocean freight where world travel and living abroad created an awareness of the sheer amount of plastic polluting our world’s oceans. Having previously worked for a container line, Rönnfeldt started as a Trade Manager in DB Schenker’s Regional Office APAC in 2000. Seven years later she took over the Head of Ocean position for the Region APAC before moving to Global Ocean Freight and later moving into her current role as Global Head of Trade Management. “I’m passionate about raising the awareness level of plastic and toxic pollution and also about sustainability in general,” said Rönnfeldt, whose leadership role within the ocean logistic industry finds her working with numerous industry stakeholders on a daily basis. In January, Rönnfeldt will climb aboard the S.V. TravelEdge, a 70-foot expedition sailing vessel and floating research laboratory. In doing so, she’ll be sailing through some of the densest ocean plastic accumulation zones on the planet to study plastic pollution. Expected to weigh more than all of the fish in the sea by 2050, the plastic material in our oceans is a particularly impactful pollutant because it never disintegrates.
When asked why she chose to participate in this important environmental initiative, Rönnfeldt said, “our leading global position in ocean freight gives us the responsibility to act as a role model and lead sustainability in the ocean freight industry”.
The Clock is Ticking: Solving the Ocean’s Plastic Problem syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr The Clock is Ticking: Solving the Ocean’s Plastic Problem A month for reflecting on the significant contributions that African Americans played—and continue to play—in shaping U.S. history, Black History Month is a very special time for DB Schenker’s employees. February marks Black History Month, a national, federally-recognized celebration that calls on all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African Americans played in shaping US history. Since the 1970s that familiar declaration has introduced countless celebrations of African American history and achievement, from Black History Minutes on local television stations to the pronouncements of U.S. presidents. Other traditions that take place during this very special month include displays of civil rights photography, concerts, museum exhibits, and celebrations. Here at DB Schenker, our employees take pride in their African American heritage and have set forth their own special traditions to celebrate Black History Month. A Sr. Regional Recruiter, Ericka Washington recruits for DB Schenker’s air and ocean positions in Long Beach, Carson, San Francisco, and Seattle. She says February is a time for showcasing African American ideas, people, and events that have taken place over time. “This month means everything to me,” says Washington, who is a member of the first African American sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Founded in 1908, the organization just celebrated its 112-year anniversary. Through her membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Washington and her fellow members view it is as their responsibility to serve their respective community by hosting community outreach events, empowering African American women, and providing resources to the community at large. Washington takes these responsibilities seriously. “It’s an organization that I’m very proud to be a part of,” she says. “We do a lot of clothing drives and food drives and our chapters donate thousands of dollars in scholarships to our young black women and men.” An Honest Approach to Life and Work For Josh Wagoner, Black History Month is a great opportunity to reflect and learn about the many contributions that African Americans have made and continue to make to our country. As DB Schenker’s Business Development Manager, Aerospace, Wagoner has worked for the company for four years and is a long-time Dallas-Fort Worth resident. In his job role, Wagoner is responsible for Aerospace commercial growth within the central region of the country. He travels a lot and enjoys the experiences and the customers that he meets and interacts with. “I also enjoy the diversity of employees I interact with at DB Schenker,” says Wagoner, “and the fact that I am a small part of a sophisticated global network of employees, all of whom work to keep the global supply chain moving and to satisfy our customers’ needs.” During Black History Month, Wagoner puts time into learning about accomplishments from African Americans that he wasn’t previously familiar with. Some of that newfound knowledge is gleaned through trips to his local African American museum. “We also own black history flash cards and we each read about two people and their accomplishments,” Wagoner explains, noting that his “wish list” includes a trip to Washington to see the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In living out DB Schenker’s values at work and in his community at large, Wagoner says he strives to create trust-based relationships with customers; includes his teammates/family/friends in his successes; and always plays fair and honest. “Being a person of your word is critical in sales and when dealing with customers,” he adds, “and also in life and personal relationships.” Strong, Beautiful Black Butterflies Sophia King started her career with DB Schenker as an account executive lead in 2001. She’s since been promoted to supervisor and then to her current role as Air Export Manager. Today, King is responsible for three supervisors and 15 agents at the company’s Atlanta branch. Reflecting on the 19 years she’s spent working for DB Schenker, King says the absolute best part of the experience has been the opportunities and support she’s received as an African American woman. “I lead a strong team that understands and embraces our core values,” King says. “Equally as important are the close relationships formed through the years with our internal and external customers for business development.” For King, Black History Month represents a time for reflection on the numerous accomplishments of her African American ancestors. “I also use this time to remind my children that we are strong beautiful black butterflies,” she says, “and that we should always be courageous and not be led by fear.” “To celebrate Black History Month, I research and discuss African Americans who have struggled over the decades to defeat marginalization,” she adds, “and those who made significant contributions that have enhanced the lives of all Americans today.” Groundbreaker. Pioneer. Trailblazer. This year’s Black History Month theme is “Groundbreaker. Pioneer. Trailblazer.” These are powerful words that Georgia Jones, Human Resources Manager at DB Schenker’s Atlanta office, takes very seriously. “Black History Month is a time I reflect on opportunities and authenticities, purpose and strength, resilience and pride, beauty, and love,” says Jones. For example, she says her family carves out time to continuously pay tribute to the accomplishments and achievements that they’ve made on a personal, professional, and financial level. “We recognize the historical milestones our culture has made from the past and the present,” says Jones, “and consider what lies ahead for our future.” Responsible for directing the planning, implementation, administration, and budgeting of one or various human resource functions, Jones sees DB Schenker as an organization that believes in developing itself from the inside out. “We all speak the same language, have the same vision, mission, and goals in mind globally,” says Jones. “We are always evolving, staying on the cutting edge, and pioneers for the future.” Always Aiming to Succeed For Michelle Swafford, Senior Air Export Coordinator for DB Schenker’s Oil & Gas Operations in Houston, Black History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the many positive and innovative impacts that African Americans have had on past, present, and future generations. “Our family tradition is to attend plays and participate in Black History Month programs at our local churches and schools” she says. Swafford says DB Schenker’s culture aligns well with her own values, which are deeply rooted in integrity, leadership, and determination. “It’s about showing that we’re all equal, have the same rights, and can achieve at the same level of success,” says Swafford, who lives out the organization’s values by being passionate and committed both in the workplace and in her everyday life. “I’m always aiming to succeed in whatever I’m setting forth to do.” DB Schenker Employees Celebrate Black History Month syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr DB Schenker Employees Celebrate Black History Month Here are the top technology trends that all shippers should be focused on as we move into 2020…and beyond. As the logistics sector becomes more multifaceted and interconnected, the plethora of technologies that helps shipping managers manage these complexities continues to grow exponentially. From automation to IoT-connected devices to big data, these and other tools are helping shippers streamline their shipping operations, operate more efficiently, and save money. “Today, the accelerating pace and potential of technological innovation is astounding,” says Michael L. Schoenfeld, Senior VP and head of contract logistics USA at DB Schenker. “Within the supply chain industry, innovation has long been the name of the game, delivering critical advances as businesses make improvements to their operating procedures and hit enterprise goals.” 5 Tech Trends to Watch Here are five emerging technology trends that shipping managers should be talking to their logistics partners about in 2020:
Meeting Customer Expectations In a world where customers have come to expect two-day and next-day shipping as the “new normal,” shipping managers need logistics providers that can both meet and exceed these expectations. DB Schenker continues to push innovation in the logistics industry by implementing the best combination of people, processes, and technology, all of which are focused on getting the right shipment to the right place at the right time. 5 Emerging Technology Trends for Shipping Managers syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr 5 Emerging Technology Trends for Shipping Managers Canadian importers and exporters faced new challenges with ocean freight in 2019, but used good forecasting and planning to work around these obstacles while also taking advantage of new opportunities. The ocean freight landscape in Canada was marked by several new challenges and opportunities in 2019, a year when blank sailings, unreliable schedules, and global issues like the trade wars all impacted the industry. Canada’s ocean freight market also experienced numerous “wins” in 2019, one of which was the acquisition of the Halterm Container Terminal at the Port of Halifax by Singapore-based PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA). The only container terminal on the Eastern Canada that can serve mega-container vessels, Halterm operates three container berths covering more than a kilometer of quay length with depth of up to 16 meters. According to PSA, the terminal is currently undergoing further berth expansion, including the delivery of a fifth Super Post-Panamax Quay Crane, which will enable Halterm to handle two mega container vessels concurrently in 2020. “We are excited to welcome Halterm into PSA’s global family of ports, as PSA’s first coastal terminal in Canada,” Tan Chong Meng, Group CEO, PSA International, said in a press release. “We look forward to working alongside the Halifax Port Authority, customers, staff, and the local community, as well as key stakeholders like the International Longshoremen’s Association and Canadian National Railway Company (CN),” he continued, “to further enhance Halterm’s capabilities and connectivity to serve the needs of shippers in the greater hinterland of Canada and beyond.” Brian Holden, Vice President, Head of Trade Management, Americas at DB Schenker, sees PSA’s acquisition of Halterm as a positive sign for Canada’s ocean freight industry. “This acquisition shows a great investment in the Halifax gateway,” says Holden, who adds that DB Schenker will be working to move even more cargo through that port in 2020. “We’re already one of the top importers at this growing port, and we plan to continue using this stable, reliable gateway well into the future.” Navigating Blank Sailings and Unreliable Schedules Sailings that have been cancelled by a carrier—as in, a port has been skipped or an entire trip has been cancelled—blank sailings were prevalent in 2019 and Holden expects them to continue happening in 2020. Caused by shifts within the ocean carrier sector and the fact that Canada “shares” some vessels with the U.S., Asia, and India, these blank sailings have impacted shippers’ ability to get their goods in and out of Canada via ocean carrier. The unpredictability associated with blank sailings makes it difficult for shippers and their logistics providers to manage their cargo and their overall transportation plans. “The uptick in blank sailings definitely made things more challenging this year,” says Holden. The ongoing trade wars and resultant tariffs have also created a more unpredictable environment for any company that’s shipping to and from Canada. Finally, Holden says his team has also been working closely with customers to manage the inconsistent carrier schedule and service reliability issues, but this is expected to be the new normal, as ocean carriers attempt to deal with the supply and demand challenges of the respective trades. “Shipments coming into North America in the June/July timeframe were posting 50% on-time performance levels,” says Holden. “That had improved by October, when on-time performance had risen to 80 to 85%.” “There’s a Lot Happening Right Now” As he looks to the future, Holden sees the introduction of IMO 2020 as one of several events that could create new challenges for Canadian importers and exporters during the year ahead. Beginning January 1, 2020, the limit for sulfur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control areas will be reduced to 0.50% m/m (mass by mass), versus the previous 3.50% m/m. Some ships will limit the air pollutants by installing exhaust gas cleaning systems, also known as “scrubbers.” Holden says DB Schenker is keeping a close watch on this development, namely because not all required scrubbers may be installed on ships by the time IMO 2020 goes into effect. “We’re looking closely at the cost impacts, what shippers need to do to navigate this issue” says Holden. “There’s a lot happening right now.” Another bright spot for Canada’s ocean market is the growing transpacific trade industry. Also, companies seeking to circumvent the tariff issues are looking to do more business in countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. Others are exploring European countries such as Turkey, and the East Coast of Africa. “At this point, it’s all about avoiding tariffs,” says Holden. “The shift is taking place slowly due to the fact that many of these companies have a small logistics footprints in South East Asia” Focus on Forecasting and Demand Planning Currently, DB Schenker’s Ocean Innovation Team in Canada is helping customers map out their transportation plans for the year ahead, walking them through the tariff issues, and helping them tackle other problems that could affect their global supply chains. The Team also utilizes advanced visibility tools that help customers track their shipments and quickly identify risks like blank sailings. “Every year brings new challenges,” says Holden, “but in the end, shippers can avoid some of these issues by planning ahead, being prepared for possible cancellations, and sharing accurate forecasting and demand planning with their logistics providers.” Canada Ocean Freight Update syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr Canada Ocean Freight Update Southern Chile is home to some of the most prolific meat and dairy producers in the country with the city of Osorno being one of the most iconic cities of the region, pioneering major developments in the aforementioned industries. DB Schenker Chile’s integrated logistics’ team traveled to Osorno, surrounded by beautiful lakes and active volcanos, to transport precious cargo for an esteemed client: Silbertec. The company is dedicated to the automatization of the nutritional industry, representing some of the most world-renowned brands. It should be noted that among its main objectives, Sibertec is committed to meeting the technological needs for the production and processing of food in the meat, fish and baked goods industries in Chile, through the importation of cutting-edge technology and specialized technical service. As described by Paulina Caro, Commercial Advisor, “the project developed for Silbertec consisting of both international and local transportation contained highly sensitive cargo. It was a piece of machinery developed exclusively for the factory of Silbertec’s final client, so any damage or delay would be a serious setback. However, the project initially involved removing the machinery at the supplier’s factory and transferring it to port (in Germany) for subsequent international transport by sea and deconsolidation of the cargo in the Chilean port. However, halfway through, the client extended the service, entrusting us with overland transport from the Chilean port to the end client’s facilities in Osorno, with which we ended up developing a door-to-door project,” explained Caro. Always taking the operational side of the project into consideration, the Commercial Advisor highlighted that “another one of the challenges of this project was to reach Silbertec’s final client’s facilities before the end of the year, in order to comply with the contractual terms agreed between them. This implied carrying out operations within very challenging schedules, considering the time restrictions that exist due to the holidays and the end of the year”. After the successful transport operation, Caro stated that “we are very satisfied with the work done by our SLI division, which once again managed to complete a highly challenging project for the benefit of the client, thus closing 2019 full of successes and projecting an even more prosperous 2020, as we continue to prove that we have the experience and passion to continue completing highly complex projects for the benefit of our clients.” Schenker Chile Closes 2019 With a Successful Door to Door Initiative for the Nutritional Industry in Chile syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr Schenker Chile Closes 2019 With a Successful Door to Door Initiative for the Nutritional Industry in Chile One of the “naturally” deepest ports on North America’s East Coast, the Port of Halifax in Nova Scotia is currently undergoing an expansion and positioned to handle more European and Southeast Asian trade in 2020. As North America’s first inbound and last outbound ocean gateway, the Port of Halifax in Nova Scotia is two days closer to Europe and one day closer to Southeast Asia (via the Suez Canal) than any other East Coast port. This puts the port in the unique position of being able to serve a wide range of destinations from its deep, wide, ice-free facilities. One of the “naturally” deepest ports on North America’s East Coast, Halifax has two container terminals that feature depths of over 16 meters. Undergoing continuous improvement projects, Halifax connects some of the world’s largest shipping lines to over 150 different countries worldwide. Managed by the Halifax Port Authority (HPA), on behalf of the Government of Canada, the port encompasses 265 acres of land and includes a diverse selection of properties and assets. Those properties include the Halifax Seaport and its mix of retail businesses; two containerized cargo terminals; and two non-containerized cargo terminals. Working under a long-term capital improvement plan, HPA is increasing the port’s size and its capabilities, resulting in a collection of assets that makes Halifax a port of choice for the cargo industry. The port’s containerized cargo is managed mainly by Ceres Halifax and PSA Halifax, which operate the Fairview Cove Container Terminal and South End Container Terminal, respectively. The latter is currently undergoing a pier extension that will increase its existing pier face by 135 meters, bringing it to 800 total meters in length. On track to be completed in early-2020, the pier extension will help Halifax accommodate the longer vessels that want to use the port as a gateway. “We’ve seen increasingly larger containerized cargo vessels, including ultra-large ships with over 10,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), coming here since 2017,” says Lane Farguson, HPA’s Communications Manager. “With our existing berths, we can easily accommodate one of those very large vessels,” Farguson continues. “With this new extension, we’ll be able to service two vessels over 350 meters in length simultaneously.” Strategic Positioning As the closest full-service port to Europe in North America, Halifax has long benefitted from that strategic geographic position. The port also serves as a major gateway for trade to and from Southeast Asia—a route made easier by the continued improvement and expansion of the Suez Canal. In 2018, roughly 50% of the port’s shipments moved to and from Southeast Asia, while about 36% involved European trade. For years, Farguson says the port has worked to develop trade lanes to both Europe and Southeast Asia. It’s now seeing the benefits of its efforts. “It’s partly about building relationships,” he explains, “and partly due to some of the changes in global infrastructure that make that connection between the East Coast North America through Halifax to Southeast Asia more efficient.” For example, the addition of a new lane to the Suez Canal (in 2015), followed by the expansion of the Panama Canal (2016) and the raising of the Bayonne Bridge in New York (2017), all allowed for increasingly larger vessels to be efficiently deployed along the East Coast of North America. As a large, deep-water port, Halifax benefitted from all three developments. The additional Suez Canal lane, for example, enabled much more efficient connectivity between Halifax and Southeast Asia. More to Come in 2020 Along with finding new ways to accommodate larger ships, Halifax is also working to improve its land logistics networks. With all cargo operations requiring at least some degree of movement by truck—and with the areas around ports becoming more and more urbanized—HPA has had to balance vibrant downtown renewal with the need to get trucks to and from its facilities. “We’ve seen an increase in the number of people living downtown, and that’s not always harmonious with truck transport,” says Farguson, whose organization works closely with local municipalities, the federal government, and rail provider CN Rail to come up with viable solutions. “Our goal is to get 75% of the port-related trucks out of downtown Halifax.” (Funding for the initiative was approved in June 2019 and it’s now in the consultation/design phase.) Looking ahead, Farguson says the port is also investing in technology that will help it transfer most of its analog systems over to a digital platform. Once in place, that platform will help HPA better utilize data and information in order to enhance both efficiency and productivity. “This has been a huge focus of ours for the last couple of years, and continues to be as we move into 2020,” says Farguson. “We’re now giving cargo owners and shippers much more visibility and information on their cargo as it moves through the Port of Halifax.” (The port’s current Global Connectivity Tools are detailed online here.) Port of Halifax: Canada’s Atlantic Gateway to the World syndicated from https://topmoversblog.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr Port of Halifax: Canada’s Atlantic Gateway to the World |
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