Long term special cargo
OUTSOURCING FOR COST-EFFECTIVE, TIMELY LOGISTICS
Building two complete cruise ships over a three year period, a shipbuilder decided to outsource the transportation of parts and accessories to a logistics expert. They found that SGL Europe could provide the cost-effective, timely deliveries they needed.
Our solution
We arranged transportation by sea and air of all the parts and accessories across the three year period to meet a series of deadlines.
We visited each supplier to get details of delivery dates, weights, dimensions and packaging requirements. And when it was time to transport the major pieces of equipment we carried out checks at each supplier to ensure everything went to plan. Break-bulk and container vessels were used to transport the ocean freight with special equipment used to safely move large parts.
We also provided expert supervision across the supply chain and developed a designated internet site for information to be input across the cargo's journey and the ship assembly process.
Results/Benefits
SGL Europe's logistics expertise ensured that:
- The customer had timely, safe deliveries to the final destination port throughout the three year build period
- All parts and equipment were handled properly and safely across the supply chain so avoiding costly breakages and assembly stoppages
- Customer, supplier and transport providers could input and keep up to date with progress via the dedicated internet site which kept everyone and everything on track.
Through safe, careful and expert logistics the two vessels were completed smoothly, as planned and without any unnecessary stoppages. They were completed by the designated time at the Japanese shipyard.
If you have any special or project cargo that could benefit from our expert input, just give us a call and see what we can do for you.