PROJECT CARGO
Project cargo involves transporting large, heavy, and oversized items needing specialized handling and equipment. These include machinery, construction equipment, wind turbines, oil rigs, transformers, and engineering goods unsuitable for standard cargo methods. Effective project cargo logistics require meticulous planning, organization, and execution for shipping, storage, and handling. It often involves multiple transportation modes, including cranes, heavy-duty trailers, cargo planes, and road, rail, or air transport, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of complex and substantial shipments.
PROJECT
Project cargo logistics is unusual in that it calls for specialised knowledge and experience to manage such shipments.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROJECT CARGO LOGISTICS
CHALLENGES OF PROJECT CARGO SUPPLY CHAIN
- Meticulous Planning
- External Infrastructure Limitations
- SKD / CKD assemblies
- Risk Management
- Customs and Regulations
- Multiple Sku’s storage
- Multi party communication
WE OFFER BELOW SERVICES IN Project/ODC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
PROJECT 3PL / PROJECT 4PL
Ash Logistics offers a higher level of logistics management and
coordination than a normal 3PL provider. We act as an independent contractor that
manages the entire logistics process, including sourcing and managing multiple
logistics providers, coordinating logistics activities, and providing overall
project management. ALTPL offer more advanced technology solutions and analytics to
help shippers optimize their logistics processes and reduce costs.
Our services has been proven essential for the successful management of project
cargo logistics, as we bring specialized expertise, experience, and resources to the
table. By outsourcing logistics to a ALTPL, shippers can focus on their core
business activities while ensuring that their project cargo is transported safely
and efficiently.
PROJECT CARGO / ODC WAREHOUSING
- Selection of warehouse location based on distribution plan and complete Project SCM consulting including design of warehouse facility, setting operational SOPs, suggestion w.r.t. improvements in current warehousing operations etc.
- 5S implementation along with Kaizen.
- Advanced analytics to support world class Project Cargo /ODC warehousing operations.
- Advance and fully / semi-automatic material handling equipment to save labour cost like – ASRS(Automatic Storage & Retrieval System), AGV(Auto Guided Vehicles), Reach Truck, Forklifts, HPT(Hand Pallet Trucks), semi-automatic conveyors for packing, printing and dispatches. We offer these equipment on hire-purchase or on monthly rent basis to reduce capital investment and maintenance cost (including specialised trained staff cost) of our customers.
- Design & installation of optimised racks system on rental basis
- Warehouse binning locations planning to optimise space utilisation.
- Yard management.
- Strong operational review mechanism & reporting to control all activities related to warehousing.
- Full/partial automation in binning, packaging and loading/unloading to reduce material handling time and cost.
- Effective Warehouse Management System (WMS) for demand planning, inventory optimisation and distribution planning.
- Immediate WMS information flow to upstream & downstream for quick decision making in fluctuating demand market.
- 3PL/4PL services to manage customer's entire warehouse activities.
PROJECT CARGO / ODC IN-PLANT LOGISTICS
Project Cargo and Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) in-plant logistics involve the movement, handling, and storage of oversized, heavy, or specialized equipment within a facility or industrial plant. These logistics require careful planning, specialized equipment, and expertise to ensure safety and efficiency.
PROJECT CARGO / ODC TRANSPORTATION
- Specialized Transport Solutions: Expertly handling the transportation of oversized, heavy, and complex cargo with customized logistics solutions.
- Route Survey & Planning: Conducting detailed route surveys, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to identify the safest and most efficient transport paths.
- Permit Acquisition: Securing necessary permits and approvals for transporting Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) across state and national borders.
- Customized Equipment: Utilizing specialized equipment such as hydraulic trailers, modular transporters, and multi-axle trailers for safe and efficient transport.
- Escort & Pilot Services: Providing escort and pilot vehicles to ensure safe navigation through public roads and challenging terrains.
- Lashing & Securing Cargo: Ensuring cargo stability with advanced lashing and securing techniques to prevent movement during transit.
- Heavy Lifting & Rigging: Designing and implementing custom rigging solutions for safe loading and unloading of heavy cargo.
- Cross - Border Logistics: Managing international logistics, including customs clearance and compliance with international transport regulations.
- End-to-End Coordination: Coordinating all stages of transportation, from pick-up to delivery, ensuring timely and efficient movement.
- Risk Assessment & Management: Proactively identifying risks and implementing contingency plans to minimize disruptions
PROJECT CARGO / ODC EXPORT - IMPORT
Project Cargo/ODC Export-Import: At Ash Logistics, we specialize in the export-import of Project Cargo and Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) worldwide. Our end-to-end solutions include route planning, customs clearance, multi-modal transport, and real-time tracking. With specialized equipment and expert coordination, we ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of your oversized and complex cargo.
- Full Container Load (FCL)
- Less than Container Load (LCL)
- Buyer Consolidation
- Direct & Transhipment service options
- Port to Port Services
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
SERVICES IN PROJECT CARGO(CUSTOMS CLEARANCE)
- Obtaining required documents and approvals for import/export
- Ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain
- Calculating and paying customs duties and taxes
- Coordinating inspections at entry and exit points
- Managing special handling and transportation requirements
- Collaborating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and local authorities