TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS for ALL YOUR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Union Pacific Distribution Services (UPDS) helps you take advantage of rail even without tracks at your door, while offering logistics solutions to fully optimize your supply chain. The UPDS transload network moves products from trucks to trains and back again, combining the economies of rail with the flexibility of over-theroad movements. Leveraging both transportation modes lets you expand your market reach and reap the benefits of rail.

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Independent Beira Logistics Terminals

BLT was founded in 2012 in Mozambique as part of the J&J Group of Companies. We aim to provide high quality logistics solutions on the Beira corridor. BLT has 3 covered warehouses totalling 25,000m2, catering for handling and bagging of bulk fertilizers by means of 2 high quality bagging machines. We also have very efficient solutions to stripping of bulk containers by means of 2 container tippers which takes stripping capacity up to 50 TEU's per day. In addition to warehousing BLT also has 50,000m2 of logistics area for stuffing operations for minerals and other high value commodities. The facility is state of the art with all 3 warehouses as well as stuffing operations area under CCTV coverage.

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Is a 3PL right for your business?

Infographic | April 20, 2021

Third-party logistics providers typically specialize in integrated operations of warehousing and transportation services that can be scaled and customized to customers needs, based on market conditions, to meet the demands and delivery service requirements for their products. A provider of such integrated services is referenced as a third-party supply chain management provider (3PSCM), or as a supply chain management service provider (SCMSP). 3PL targets particular functions within supply management, such as warehousing, transportation, or raw material provision. Services often extend beyond logistics to include value-added services related to the production or procurement of goods, such as services that integrate parts of the supply chain.

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6 Benefits of Warehouse management systems in Supply chain

Infographic | July 11, 2023

Boost supply chain with the benefits of warehouse management systems. Streamline inventory, increase accuracy, enhance productivity, and more.

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10 Emerging Trends in Supply Chain Industry

Infographic | April 20, 2023

The supply chain industry is experiencing a rapid transformation in response to global volatility and uncertainty. From digitalization and automation to sustainability and agility, these trends offer significant opportunities for optimization and growth. Companies can reduce costs, increase revenue, and improve delivery reliability by adopting the trends.

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Supply chain planning

Infographic | January 27, 2020

Supply chain management software is segmented into planning components and execution components. Planning are activities such as developing demands forecasts, establishing the supplies, planning and scheduling manufacturing operations, and developing key performance metrics to ensure efficient and cost effective operations.

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TOP ISSUES FACING 3PL'S AND COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSES

Infographic | January 6, 2020

Power consumption: Energy cost have increased 33% over the past decade. Consumption rose from 5.25 c/KWH to over 7.01 c/KWH this accounting for nearly 15 percent of the facilities operating cost. Next to energy, labor costs are the second largest concern for a 3PL warehouse. The demand for skilled labor is at an all time high with manufactures, repack operators and other warehouses and retailers all competing for the same worker.

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E-TAILER 2022 TRENDS

Infographic | May 14, 2022

DHL eCommerce Solutions hasidentified the following trendsthat it expects will continue or intensify in 2022 in the U.S.

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Independent Beira Logistics Terminals

BLT was founded in 2012 in Mozambique as part of the J&J Group of Companies. We aim to provide high quality logistics solutions on the Beira corridor. BLT has 3 covered warehouses totalling 25,000m2, catering for handling and bagging of bulk fertilizers by means of 2 high quality bagging machines. We also have very efficient solutions to stripping of bulk containers by means of 2 container tippers which takes stripping capacity up to 50 TEU's per day. In addition to warehousing BLT also has 50,000m2 of logistics area for stuffing operations for minerals and other high value commodities. The facility is state of the art with all 3 warehouses as well as stuffing operations area under CCTV coverage.

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