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.
