EXPORT LOGISTICS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL MINING COMPANY

CLEARANCE, TRANSPORTATION, WAREHOUSING, FREE ON BOARD (FOB) AND OCEAN FREIGHT OF COPPER CATHODES

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Our client is a specialized international mining company that constantly acquires high-quality mineral resources abroad. In search of a transport and logistics company that understands the risks associated with transporting copper, Alistair Group has all the knowledge, experience and requirements to assist this customer.

Our customer’s business challenges

For this specific project, our customer required the transportation, Warehousing, Free On Board (FOB) and Ocean Freight of copper cathodes from Kolwezi, DRC to various points of delivery across the globe via the Durban and Dar es Salaam Ports. 

The complexity of the operation included:

• The client requested the transportation to occur within a very thigh transit time
• The semantics associated with international multi-modal freight transport
• There are multiple safety risks involved with the transport of copper as it is highly valuable cargo and a target for theft
• The logistics associated with the cargo being shipped to multiple destinations from the Durban Port
• The warehousing-related ancillary charges (storage fee, costs of extra handling for re-weighing and sampling, and re-strapping)

Our key actions to meet our customers’ expectations

Our fully integrated offerings allowed us to efficiently and effectively execute this project. We were able to accomplish this since our operations include:

• Fully integrated transportation, product handling, material handling, warehousing and clearance services.
• Our ability to conquer the toughest routes
• Loading Supervisors in DRC and the Origin Ports
• Freight Forwarding
• Multimodal Transportation (Road, Rail and Sea Freight)
• Escorts

Tangible results

As a result, Alistair Group safely transported our client’s cargo from Kolwezi to Durban in record time. Additionally, all cargo reached its destination safely and within transit time. Resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction.

AN END-TO-END IMPORT SOLUTION FOR AN ENGINEERING SERVICE PROVIDER

CLEARANCE, WAREHOUSING AND TRANSPORT OF PROJECT CARGO

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Our customer is a large international conglomerate with more than 30 years of experience in the engineering industry. Throughout the years they have expanded their business presence into 5 continents. With such a prominent international presence comes a high demand for expert end-to-end transport and logistics services, making Alistair Group the apt supplier for this customer.

Our customer’s business challenges

This project required the clearance, storage and transportation of breakbulk mine supplies from Durban to Kolwezi. More specifically it consisted of project cargo being moved in 20fts and 40fts that had to be unpacked and loaded over several dozen tri-axles trailers.

The task was highly complex due to:

• The sheer quantity of cargo that had to be destuffed
• The fact that the freight comprised of different types of cargo that had to be destuffed
• The +- 3.085,00 km the cargo had to be transported from Durban to Kolwezi
• Optimization of the truck loading plan in order to minimize the number of trucks used to save the client a considerable amount of money.

Our key actions to meet our customers’ expectations

Our team’s knowledge and experience led to seamless and successful project execution. Being that we supplied an end-to-end solution allowed Alistair Group to have control over all aspects of the project whether during the clearance, warehousing, transporting or handling stages of the project. This ensured that the cargo was delivered within transit time and resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction.

Our footprint and extensive experience working in Africa permitted us to easily transport the cargo from Durban to Kolwezi as our teams are accustomed to the required clearance procedures and our route management system is acclimatized to all the contingencies of this route.

SERVICING A LEADER IN THE MINING INDUSTRY

THE TRANSPORT OF CAUSTIC SODA.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Transportation of cargo can sometimes be a challenging task. This is especially true when it comes to the transportation of dangerous goods. Caustic soda is a term commonly unfamiliar to those who have yet to work with industrial chemicals. However, this hazardous material is a substance used to manufacture dozens of household products (such as body soap, detergents and drain cleaners).

Our customer is one of the largest gold mining companies in the world with a globally diverse, world-class portfolio of operations and projects. In search of a transport and logistics partner who could provide exceptional support in performing the delicate tasks involved with the supply chain of Caustic Soda or other dangerous cargo, we had all the experience and credentials this customer was looking for.

Our customer’s business challenges

Our customer required the transportation of Caustic Soda Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) safely from Dar es Salaam to their mine site. 

This operation comprised of multiple elements:

1. Ensuring the goods are suitably packed to prevent damage from occurring in transit or storage 
2. Ensuring the goods are packed and transported per all applicable Laws, Policies, regulations, industry codes and any safety or environmental requirements 

Additionally, the project was highly complex due to the need for special permits and the Technical Challenges associated with handling, transporting and storing hazardous material.

Our key actions to meet our customers’ expectations

Alistair Group is an asset-based business and thus mobilised all the necessary resources to successfully execute this project. Our key strength whilst executing this project was our health and safety procedures. Alistair Group has ensured to put in place all possible safety control measures to minimise the risks from these potential hazards to ‘As Low As Reasonably Practicable’ [ALARP]. The quality of our service is paramount to our business and in line with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007 international standards. Additionally, our Tanzanian operations have been approved by: GCLA, TRA, TPA, TASAC.

Since the opening of the new container terminal, the Walvis Bay Port has experienced a noteworthy increase in vessels and cargo handled per year. The port is conveniently located with direct access to major shipping routes and has become a key location for international trade. The world-class infrastructure and equipment available at the port and the year-round pleasant weather conditions eliminates unnecessary delays and have attracted many companies to switch to the Walvis Bay Port and corridor.

The Walvis Bay corridor is one of the three major corridors that Alistair Group service. Whether you require a storage facility or need to transport cargo from Walvis Bay to Zambia and the DRC, Alistair Group can assist every step of the way. With our 2,500sqm covered storage and an additional yard area of 1,000sqm, you can be certain that your cargo will be taken care of. The facility is in a prime location close to the port and fitted with 24-hour manned security, alarm systems, armed response and CCTV cameras giving you peace of mind. Suited for bulk, breakbulk and general cargo with both empty and full container services.

Alistair Group has a solid reputation and is preferred by many blue-chip companies in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Our team of over 850 employees and dedicated to providing end-to-end shipping and storage solutions and offers weighing, strapping, stitching and stuffing services.

Alistair Group Warehousing Solution in Walvis Bay:
• Transport cargo between Walvis Bay Port, Zambia and DRC.
• Bonded and non-bonded storage facilities available.
• Loading and offloading cargo.
• Short-term and long-term storage solutions.
• Real-time tracking and tracing.
• In-house cloud-based warehouse management system.
• Material Management and Material Handling.
• Port Handling and Stevedoring.

Alistair Group is well positioned in Namibia to better serve mining clients in Zambia and DRC by making greater use of the Walvis Bay Port. Although the Walvis Bay Port is still in tight competition with the Port of Durban, the Walvis Bay corridor has shown promising transit times and cost efficiencies. Contact us for more information on how we can move your cargo through Walvis Bay!