Deriving synergies from linking shipping logistics and on-site-logistics

Mr. Bartuli, what added value can be obtained if shipping logistics and logistics on-site are managed by the same provider? In project cargo shipping, the freight forwarder responsible for overseas transportation and the construction site management normally do not communicate directly. This is...

Karl Gross as the extended “logistics arm” of the site manager

Mr. Bartuli, you indicated that you act as proxy of the site manager. What do you mean by that? That refers to the ideal positioning of the delivered shipment parts on-site for example. The site manager tells us beforehand which parts of the shipment he needs where at what time and we make that...

Logistical tasks during the installation preparation of shipments

Mr. Bartuli, you said that a part of the Karl Gross on-site logistics is often the inspection of incoming goods and the preparation of installation. What exactly does that look like? Once the goods are unloaded at their assigned place on-site, it is time for a thorough check-up. The main questions...

Karl Gross goes WeChat

Karl Gross Logistics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. launched its WeChat presence. “An important step regarding our Social Media Marketing activities in general and in regards to China, this is one of the most important marketing activities altogether”, Roger Zheng, General Manager of the Karl Gross presence...

Karl Gross celebrates 50th anniversary

50 years of loyalty – that needs to be celebrated. Lately, the team of our Bremen office came together to congratulate their colleague Uwe Freesemann as he has been part of the Karl Gross familiy for 50 years! „There are many experiences we shared over all the years“, Martin Kollmann, Managing...

“Demurrage” and “detention” – what do these terms mean?

Even if everything is planned thoroughly, delays are not always avoidable when goods are transported by ocean freight. Such delays generally involve additional logistics costs.  ”Demurrage” and “detention” are two major key words in this context when talking about container shipping. Here, we...

Karl Gross in Asia: teamwork all along the transport chain

When cargo is crossing Asian countries borders the Karl Gross specialists in Asia act as ‘inter-country-team’. Vietnam’s industrial development is flourishing – with an effect on its import economy. The number of machines, machinery parts and industrial equipment imported, increases steadily....

During the peak season: voluminous shipment in a hurry

Urgent freight in peak season: Karl Gross air freight specialists act flexible and realize seemingly impossible transport solutions. When one year comes to an end and a new one begins, there is often increased demand for freight capacities in air freight services. Airlifting big shipments may...

From North to South, from East to West on European inland waterways

Big, heavy or both at the same time – if goods exceed the ‘usual’ loading dimensions for road haulage, a transport can be complex and expensive, too. That is why inland waterway transport solutions are important for the Karl Gross logistics specialists. They know the advantages and make use of the...

Ocean freight: cars shipped in containers

When shipping cars via ocean freight, probably the most common way to ship them is via Ro/Ro vessels (Roll-on/Roll-off). But: shipments via container vessels can bear advantages, as well.  That is one focus of our office in Rotterdam. In this article our specialist Bert de Haan outlines some of...