Logistics
Goods can get damaged in transit if the rules and regulations of loading are not strictly followed
Errors result in delays and unforeseen supply chain costs. For instance, if a fast-selling product misses a vessel, businesses may have to fly the product to the destination rather than use an ocean solution.
Goods can get damaged in transit if the rules and regulations of loading are not strictly followed. Further, if an incorrect number of cartons is loaded on the vessel, or the customs documentation is inaccurate, the movement of goods gets interrupted at the destination.
Adding value to Fashion and Lifestyle supply chains
For some years now, Maersk has been simplifying and integrating logistics for customers in Egypt with Supply Chain Management (SCM) services. Growing exports, however, have highlighted a growing need for services such as vendor and purchase order (PO) management and consolidation to ensure smooth processes from manufacturing in Egypt to the final destination.
To address the challenges customers are facing, Maersk has invested in a state-of-the-art Container Freight Station (CFS) in the region, covering an area of 5,550 sq. m.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) solution
- Proximity: Centrally located between the capital city of Cairo and the Port Said terminal, the CFS is just 90 minutes away from both the manufacturing hub and the port of origin.
- Expertise: More than half of the top global Lifestyle companies turn to Maersk’s proven supply chain solutions to experience real results and fuel continuous growth.
- High-Quality Vendor and PO Management: We take on the responsibility of minimising errors and delays by supervising and monitoring everything, from labelling and container utilisation, to the quantity of cargo loaded on the vessel.
- Scale: The Fashion and Lifestyle customers now have more space to utilise and seven loading docks to move cargo through.
- Safety: The CFS is in Ismailia, a public Free Zone that qualifies as a high safety area. The facility takes all the required measures to maintain this security.
Cost benefits of reliability and consolidation
Integrating SCM and CFS services with other Maersk solutions can take operational efficiencies to a whole new level Fashion and Lifestyle supply chains need to run like well-oiled machines. They cannot afford the cost of uncertainty that comes along with damages, discrepancies and delays. the customers in Egypt rely on us to address all their challenges. They use the CFS not just to keep supply chain inefficiencies in check, but also to enable savings through better container utilisation.
This can result in substantial savings as the cost per container or customs clearance and trucking is not that different for 20- and 40-foot containers. Additionally, multiple shippers can share one container, paying only for the space they occupy. Integrating SCM services, including the CFS, with other Maersk solutions such as Ocean, Trucking, Rail, and Customs Services can take operational efficiencies to a whole new level.
Authority feedback
"We visited the Platform at the end of October, and I have been impressed by the high standard in terms of construction and strategic location. Safety and security rules were respected during our visit, which confirmed our choice of Maersk for our CFS."
"We have started shipping from this CFS and are applying the processes agreed upon, which will undoubtedly increase the efficiency and attractiveness of the services we provide to our clients," said Ladilia Benbahlouli, Country Logistic Leader, Egypt, Decathlon.
Facility overview
Features
- 3,900 sq. m storage space
- 7 dock doors
- C-TPAT compliant
- Full security camera coverage
- Security guards
Core services
- Consolidation
- Storage
Value added services
- Quality control and inspection
- Ticketing / Labeling
- Carton bar code labeling
- Sampling
- Barcode scanning
- Repair of pallets and packaging