From Conception to Execution- Wallenborn’s role in overcoming Covid-19
Wallenborn’s dedicated GDP team played a significant role in a vital global initiative managed by Yusen Logistics during 2021 and 2022 to deliver 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines.
Jason Breakwell, the Group Commercial Director at Wallenborn who was actively involved in the scoping, planning and execution of Wallenborn’s contribution to this intricate and extensive project, stated “it was a privilege and an extremely rewarding experience to participate in such a crucial life-saving initiative. One can easily imagine that the entire project, from its inception to the delivery of the ultimate dose, had to be carried out under the highest levels of confidentiality”. He further remarked: “Yusen entrusted Wallenborn from the outset and valued our proficiency in supply chain mapping, creating route risk assessments and collaborating with all stakeholders to deliver solutions that were resilient, adaptable, and dependable. Furthermore, our deployment of bi-temperature assets facilitated the safe and secure co-loading of shipments for multiple deliveries.”
Wallenborn’s dedicated GDP team were a strategic partner in this vital project:
28.02.2019
Luxembourg, 28.02.2019
“It’s virtually impossible to talk about Brexit – the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the EU – and to not use the word ‘uncertainty’ in the same sentence. As the clock ticks down to the day and time the UK is supposed to leave the Union – 23.00hrs GMT on 29 March 2019 to be precise – so much is still to be agreed, to the point where ‘uncertainty’ is probably putting it mildly.
For companies, the waiting game or the great unknown while British politicians and EU negotiators face off, is massively unsettling. While all sorts of scenarios are being played out and planned for behind the scenes, few companies are going public with their plans and most are simply having to refer back to the plethora of guidance notices being published by officials in Brussels and London.
For supply chains, any interruption to the free flow of goods between the UK and Europe naturally leads to fears of food and medicine shortages, trucks parked for hours at the border and a raft of additional costs, productivity losses and security risks. Preparations to allay such concerns have failed to inspire. Earlier in the year, the UK government organised a ‘practice run for a No Deal traffic jam’ to see how the port of Dover would cope, sending in a convoy of 87 trucks. All seemed to be going well until someone pointed out that Dover processes some 10,000 trucks a day.
So, what are we to think – and, most importantly, what are we to do at this eleventh hour?”
To read the full article in TAPA’s Vigilant February 2019 edition click here.
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is a unique forum that unites global manufacturers, logistics providers, freight carriers, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders with the common aim of reducing losses from international supply chains.
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14.02.2019
Luxembourg, 14.02.2019
“Air cargo players and the wider freight transport and logistics sector – and their customers – continue to face an unnerving level of uncertainty and planning challenges over the UK’s planned departure from the European Union (EU) on 29 March.”
“The major short-term fear of the freight industry and its customers is that a ‘hard’ or ‘no-deal’, cliff-edge UK exit from the EU will trigger the re-introduction of border controls, leading to massive tailbacks of trucks at Channel ports and bringing chaos to supply chains, especially those that rely on just-in-time production cycles and perishable goods.”
“Wallenborn Transports is not expecting a hard Brexit and anticipates that potential problems will be ironed out during a transition period. But Breakwell says Wallenborn, like many other companies, is preparing for ‘no-deal’ – “not because we expect ‘no-deal’, but because there will be minimal disruption in all other scenarios”.”
The article dives into topics including road feeder issues, contingency action plans, major concerns, border bottlenecks, no-deal Brexit, RFS clearances, and queues of trucks.
To read the full article click here. It can be found on pages on 6-14.
CAAS is a B2B magazine published six times a year by EVA International Media Ltd. The magazine provides coverage of all aspects of the airport and airline cargo environment, with a particular focus on air cargo quality, efficiency, operations, and handling. It covers the latest trends, developments, and best practice in air logistics management; airline cargo strategy, efficiency and productivity; outsourcing priorities and strategies for cargo handling; quality, standards and processes; air cargo handling efficiency; airport cargo community initiatives; information technology and systems; and infrastructure and warehousing design and management.
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10.12.2018
Luxembourg, 10.12.2018
The outcome of Brexit is still uncertain and logistics companies could be impacted heavily. The Luxembourg TV channel RTL accompanied a Wallenborn driver from Munsbach to Heathrow in order to showcase the issues drivers face everyday. Traffic, lengthy border controls, refugees trying to hide in trucks are just some of the factors our drivers have to deal with every day. While the borders are not exactly frictionless today, a hard Brexit would severely affect logistics companies.
To view the report click here.
03.12.2018
Luxembourg, 03.12.2018
In it’s December 2018 issue, Air Logistics International published an article entitled “Modus operandi” after speaking with Wallenborn’s Commercial Director, Jason Breakwell.
“In an age of near-immediate fulfilment, how many people ever think about what goes on behind the scenes to ensure that a product arrives safely and on time? Multi-modal and inter-modal transport hold the key to much of today’s global trade but companies such as Wallenborn, an expert in this area, typically remain the unsung heroes.”
The article goes on to discuss multi-modal transport, the challenge of airfreight, and the fact that smarter solutions are required moving forward.
To view the full article click here.
Air Logistics International comes from the same team responsible for the well-established titles of Ground Handling International and Ramp Equipment News. It aims to bring the reader up to date with the dynamic world of air transportation.
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01.11.2018
Luxembourg, 01.11.2018
On 15th November the Luxembourg Cluster for Logistics invites you to attend their “Moving Barriers in Supply Chain” conference at the Chamber of Commerce. Newly announced is the attendance of H.E. John Marshall, British Ambassador to Luxembourg, who will be giving an update on Brexit.
Brexit, Trade Policy, VAT, Legal, Multimodal Solutions… There are currently many barriers in supply chain. How to overcome them and transform them into opportunities?
Sector experts will tackle the following key subjects:
Join us at the Chamber of Commerce:
7, Rue Alcide de Gasperi
15th November 2018
14:00-18:00
The attendance is free of charge and will be followed by a networking drink.
Please register for the event at www.c4l.lu/movingbarriers
For more information and a detailed list of the Speakers, please click here.
The event is organised in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Stremler AG and Cargolux S.A.
11.06.2018
Luxembourg, 11.06.2018
Road Feeder Services are vital in the air cargo supply chain. Global providers talk about growing demand, capacity challenges and digitalisation opportunities, writes David Craik.
Jan de Rijk Logistics chief executive, Sebastiaan Scholte says the last 12 months has seen a lot of growth in its road feeder service volumes. However, there are mounting challenges.
The main hurdle has been driven by an ongoing capacity squeeze in the sector which has led to increased operating costs. “There is a shortage of manpower and drivers in the logistics industry in general,” he states. “There aren’t enough young people wanting to get into the industry because they don’t find it exciting enough or because there aren’t as many of them around given the ageing demographics in Europe.”
Wallenborn commercial director, Jason Breakwell says it has experienced similar challenges and opportunities.
In short, the AEO scheme’s mission is to:
“Both commercial and consumer sentiment has been more positive in the last 12 months or so. As a result, there has been higher demand for transport movements including re-stocking,” he states. “In 2017 our volumes were up 20 per cent year on year and in the first quarter of 2018 we are eight per cent ahead of the same period last year. “There has been a real capacity squeeze particularly through driver shortages as the plentiful source from Eastern Europe begins to dry up. But new legislation in some EU countries around rest breaks and minimum wage payments has also restricted the movement of truck drivers,” he adds.
To read the full article click here.
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05.06.2018
Luxembourg, 05.06.2018
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 161 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
The ISO 9000 family addresses various aspects of quality management and contains some of ISO’s best known standards. The standards provide guidance and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality is consistently improved.
In short, the AEO scheme’s mission is to:
ISO 9001:2015 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the family that can be certified. This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continuous improvement. Using ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.
Wallenborn first became ISO certified back in May 2009. As an organisation with a strong focus on quality, it made sense to attain an official “stamp of approval” in this regard. This updated accreditation is testament to our dedication to continuously maintaining high standards of service and customer care.
To learn more about ISO click here. To learn more about the revision of ISO 9001:2015 click here.
07.11.2017
Luxembourg, 07.11.2017
Every year Industry Insight Monthly runs an award programme to showcase the most innovative and dynamic firms throughout various corporate industries that offer unique and versatile solutions and support to their clients. Throughout the world and across the market, they delve far and wide in search of the very best companies and the individuals behind them.
Winners are decided through a combination of votes gathered from Industry Insight Monthly’s network of respected industry partners and their own rigorous in-house research, conducted by a team of professionals who carefully scrutinise everything from a nominee’s region to their performance over the past 12 months, their commitment to innovation, their methods and even their competition to ensure that only the most deserving names walk away with one of their prestigious awards.
This year Wallenborn has been chosen as the winner of the “Best Air & Road Freight Forwarder – EMEA” award. Upon hearing this news, President & CEO Frantz Wallenborn said: “It is such fantastic news. It is a testament to the great team I have here at Wallenborn, and all the effort and inventiveness they invest in making sure our customers receive the best service possible. I am very proud of them.”
Everyone at Wallenborn would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who voted for us, and continue to support us in our mission to be the most trusted provider of specialised transportation services in Europe.
To read more about the award process and categories click here, and to read more about the transport & logistics awards click here.
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