Global sourcing demands effective global network

As project cargo markets continue to grow all over the world, successful project logistics in the future will require definite global players who can take responsibility for a project on a door-to-site basis. So says Herbert Müller, general manager of a hartrodt South Africa, which has been forwarding cargo into South Africa on behalf of German manufacturers since early last century. “Our company gets more involved with opportunities in Africa and Central and East Asia, which require logistics from many places in the world for a specific project,” says Müller. “The group of companies provides professional expertise in all areas of international project management. Global sourcing of equipment requires the worldwide presence of a competent and experienced project forwarder.” This is an extremely important element when doing project work on a global scale, he says. “We have a network available that provides all sorts of specific solutions for projects including general cargo shipments, urgent airfreight delivery and handling of over-sized and heavy lift cargo. From the initial planning stage to the final delivery on site, the a hartrodt network ensures efficient and cost-effective completion of any project under permanent supervision.” According to Müller customisation of every individual contract is key. “That means doing an extensive project analysis and professional consultancy, working out strategic cargo routes based on own surveys, transport budgets, operations analysis and supply chain design while allowing for “turn-key” project management from worldwide sources to the job site.” He says there is no denying the importance of accurate planning. “This all needs to be driven by dedicated personnel as single key points of contact with co-ordination for the entire shipment process, performing within fixed time frames and undertaking permanent monitoring.”