Getting the basics right

There are certain basics that any
player must bring to the project
cargo party, according to Alfred
Thamm, projects manager of the Super
Group’s forwarding arm, Micor.
“Any proficient project forwarder
must be able to undertake route
surveys, perform heavy lift studies,
undertake port and shipping studies,
find and maintain relationships
with the best industry sub-suppliers
for transport and rigging services
and advise on revenue service and
insurance procedures both locally
and elsewhere.”
The company believes it has
special expertise in the markets of
Africa, China and the CIS – the
last being predominantly Russia in
Micor activities, but also including
the former Soviet states of Belarus,
Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova,
Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,
and Georgia.
“Locally, we have niche experience
in the shipment of project cargoes,
particularly turnkey projects and crossborder
movements,” said Thamm.
“As a result of our flexible and
efficient cargo delivery capabilities,
we are becoming increasingly involved
in handling global projects. Our global
network is a highly dedicated team
of project shipping experts, and has
the specialised skills and experience
needed to efficiently handle cargo
challenges of this type.”
The driving force behind the
company’s projects focus, according to
Thamm, is simple.
“Price, industry knowledge,
reliability, comprehensive service,
one-stop-shop solutions and market
knowledge are definitely the important
factors,” he said.