Industrial
Our industrial logistics services cater to companies dealing in heavy machinery, manufacturing equipment, raw materials (like metals, lumber, chemicals), and industrial components. We coordinate the movement of bulky, heavy, and sometimes hazardous industrial goods between factories, warehouses, and project sites, both domestically and internationally.
We manage inbound logistics of raw materials to manufacturing plants. This can include scheduling railcar deliveries of bulk commodities (e.g., steel coils, plastic pellets) or arranging bulk tanker and flatbed truck shipments. We ensure these materials arrive in sync with production schedules, preventing line stoppages while avoiding excessive on-site inventory.
For finished industrial products (like construction machinery, factory equipment, large engines), we offer end-to-end delivery solutions. We handle specialized crating and packaging to protect large equipment, and arrange proper loading via cranes or heavy-duty forklifts. Transport may involve flatbed trucks, multi-axle trailers for oversize loads, or even barge/ship transport for extremely large items. We plan timing to align with site readiness, so heavy equipment can be offloaded and installed without sitting idle.
Warehousing for industrial goods often requires special capabilities – such as indoor storage for rust-sensitive metal products, climate control for certain chemicals, or yard space for large pipe or lumber. We provide such facilities along with inventory management for spare parts or slow-moving MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) inventory. We can also perform light assembly or configuration in our warehouses (like assembling kits of parts or testing equipment) so that products are customer-ready upon delivery.
Given the global nature of many industrial supply chains, we handle the export preparation (e.g., moisture-barrier packaging for ocean transport, compliance with ISPM 15 for wood crating) and manage customs clearance for international shipments. We also coordinate the return of equipment for refurbishment or the outbound delivery of used equipment to secondary markets, providing full logistics support through the product’s life cycle.
Benefits to Your Business:
- Reliable Production Supply: With our management of raw material deliveries, your factories receive essential inputs on time, maintaining continuous production. This reliability means better on-time order fulfillment for your customers and more efficient use of your manufacturing capacity.
- Delivering Big Orders Smoothly: When you ship large industrial equipment to your customers, we make it hassle-free. Your clients (construction sites, factories, etc.) receive their machinery or materials on schedule and in ready-to-use condition, with all the coordination (permits, specialized transport, unloading) handled professionally. A smooth delivery experience for a multi-ton machine or a complex assembly improves customer satisfaction and confidence in your company.
- Safety and Compliance: Industrial logistics can involve safety risks and regulations (like hazmat rules for chemicals or oversize load permits). We prioritize safety in handling and transport, which protects your team, our crew, and the community. Ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards shields you from legal liabilities and ensures a good relationship with regulatory bodies and local communities.
- Optimized Costs: Shipping heavy and bulky items is expensive, but we seek efficiencies to reduce those costs. Whether through negotiating bulk rail rates, consolidating shipments of raw materials, or finding backhaul cargo for your return trips, we help lower your per-unit logistics costs. Over large volumes of industrial shipments, these savings can substantially boost your margins or make your pricing more competitive.
- Focus on Core Engineering: With us handling the gritty logistics challenges, your company can focus on its core competencies – be it manufacturing high-quality products or engineering new solutions. We become the logistics arm of your operation, ensuring materials and products flow as needed while you concentrate on innovation, production, and serving your customers.