Logistics Expertise: Metal and Steel Logistics
Do you operate in the metal and steel industry and are you looking for a logistics partner who will organize and handle your cargo? Find out what you need to pay attention to in order to choose a logistics service provider that will fully meet all the transport needs of your company.
Managing a supply chain for the metal and steel industry means dealing with numerous challenges, such as handling heavy loads and ensuring on-time delivery. An effective and proven logistics partner for shippers in this industry should take care of the following issues.
Appropriate Equipment and Proper Securing of Loads
Transport of metals and steel requires the use of appropriate and specialized equipment for handling this type of cargo, i.e. semi-trailers and platform semi-trailers, also equipped with additional tools (hydraulic cranes) to facilitate loading and unloading. Metal and steel must be properly protected during transport to avoid mechanical damage or oxidation caused by precipitation or excessive air humidity. The selected logistics partner must therefore cooperate with a network of carriers who guarantee that the transport will be carried out using the
appropriate equipment and the cargo will be properly secured during transport.
On-time Delivery and Efficient Route Planning
In the metal and steel industry, on-time delivery is crucial to avoid costly production downtime. The chosen logistics service provider should provide 24/7 cargo status tracking solutions, so that the shipper can see where the truck carrying his cargo is at any time. To ensure timely deliveries, it will also be necessary to ensure effective route planning to avoid sections where there are traffic restrictions or traffic jams.
Flexibility
Whether the goods being shipped are steel beams, sheet metal or other metal products, the logistics partner must be flexible in terms of transportation modes. It should provide both full truck load (FTL) solutions, as well as groupage services (LTL), and fast deliveries by van for the smallest loads that need to reach their recipients as quickly as possible. In short: a logistics service provider for the metal industry must offer various options tailored to the needs of the shipper.
Customer Support
Any delays or disruptions in the transport of metals and steel can have significant consequences for both shippers and cargo recipients. Therefore, a trusted logistics service provider must act quickly and efficiently, informing on an ongoing basis about the occurrence of such an undesirable situation and implementing effective solutions to minimize the effects of disruptions (also after working hours), ensuring the smooth functioning of the supply chain.
How Can Coyote Logistics Help?
We offer comprehensive transport services for the metal and steel industry, ensuring safe transportation of high-value and high-risk cargo. Thanks to flexible transport solutions, such as full truck loads, groupage and express vans, we adapt to the individual needs of our customers. We focus on thorough verification of carriers, thus ensuring that the highest safety and quality standards are met.