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Easyfresh Newsletter
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Monday 15th May, 2017
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EASYFRESH NEWSLETTER Nr.15051731
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"It's not a faith in technology. It's faith in people."
"When you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth"
"When the fox cannot reach the grapes he says they are not ripe."
"The value of the product is in its path of evolution."
"Meet as a team is the beginning. Stay in team is progress. Work in a team ensures success."
"E-commerce transactions can be completed electronically, but physical deliveries still require the services of transport and trade logistics providers."
Issued by:
Easyfresh Management Office on behalf of Easyfresh Logistics S.L.
Phone: +34963218021
e-mail: info@easyfresh-logistics.com
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www.easyfresh-logistics.com
| The question concerning technology in shipping and logistics
Modern technology is
changing the way our brains work, say neuroscientists. We are, what we do and
how we behave. So, the use of the
new technologies could reshape how we interact with each other, alter what
makes us happy, and modify our capacity for reaching our full potential as
individuals and employees in shipping and logistics companies.
And it's caused by one simple fact: the
human brain, that most sensitive of organs, is under threat from the modern
world. Big companies and the human resources departments of the logistics
groups know it, though not all are taking actions in the correct direction:
Logistics companies need to “wake up” to
the damage that the surely too gadget-filled, and possibly, additionally,
pharmaceutically-enhanced 21st century is doing to our staff. And
remember; it is “all about people” or, in other word’s, successful logistics
business are driven by mentally sound and constructive people. Their brains
need therefore to trained to understand the advantages of the new technologies,
as good tools, without risking their respective brightness and promoting a
positive and active attitude towards the business developments and its
operations .
Besides it, within the private sphere,
our brains are likewise under the influence of an ever- expanding world of new
technology: multichannel television, video games, MP3 players, the internet,
wireless networks, Bluetooth links - the list goes on and on.
So ; are we really ready for the
change and protect ourselves, our staff and our companies from these waves of
nonsense ?
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Easyfresh Express reefer train: Making the impossible possible!
First Easyfresh Express was a success. The trial train from Valencia (Spain) to Moerdijk (The Netherlands), hub to the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Benelux and Germany punctually departed Valencia-Silla railhead Tuesday 25th April at 20:30 hrs. A transit time of 50 hours to Moerdijk was achieved. Previously, SB/Southbound (Moerdijk to Valencia) it had worked smoothly, too.
The train was operated by Frigo Breda, one of the four owning partners of Easyfresh, the only global dedicated reefer logistics operators headquartered in Valencia, Spain. Various freight railway operators in France, Benelux and Spain handled the traction along the 1,800 kilometres route.
The train was loaded with 45' feet diesel electric equipment, already part of the fleet operated in the North Sea by Frigo Breda. These units match the capacity of the usual reefer trucks, which normally carry all types of Spanish fresh produce from the Southeast Iberian Peninsula to all Europe.
Like in any business case or personal situation, the solutions generally come thanks to testing everything. It is paramount to develop an attitude like a scientist in your own life and business and ask the right questions for rapid answers and solutions.
Easyfresh Express key is to have a strong possibility mindset but not slip into the wishful thinking mode by inaction and analysis paralysis. The project will come to reality after summertime.
Start
of the 2017 Egyptian grape season
Grapes
played an important role in ancient
Egypt. A thriving royal grape cultivation was established in the Nile
Delta, following the introduction of various grape varieties from the Levant to
Egypt around 3000 BC. Grape pictures on tomb walls, and the offering lists
that accompanied them, included wine that was definitely produced in the delta
vineyards, too.
Back
to the XXIth century, and like in previous seasons, Easyfresh Egypt Ltd. will
provide again dedicated, first-class cold chain solutions, connecting
Egypt and all Europe for the Egyptian grape season. The Adriatic port of Koper
(open 24/7) together with others, will have a predominant role in those
multimodal solutions. The season just started and, like previous seasons, we
have created tailor-made services for each and every Egyptian grape exporter,
European importer or retailer.
In fact, the
supply of grapes in Europe in the last 3-4 months has been exceptionally high,
with record volumes from India and South Africa, Peru being part of the mix and
resurgent volumes from Chile, which largely all arrived in a very severe peak
around the end of February which has caused market problems right until
lately," explains Easyfresh customer, Fady Adly from Capespan Egypt
to FreshPlaza. "On a positive side, the consumer has been eating a lot
more grapes than normal and supermarkets have been promoting grapes each week,
but of course prices have been very low which will make it harder for Egypt to
enter the season at normal levels."
According to him
and other local sources, the Egyptian season is looking good. Subsequently,
another positive grape export year into Europe is expected. Easyfresh/TPG Koper
and other relevant Easyfresh European team mates are ready to help and channel
all arriving fruit timely.
More info :
Easyfresh Slovenia,
Koper & Adriatic: jernej.hribar@easyfresh-logistics.com / patrik.filistun@easyfresh-logistics.com
Easyfresh Egypt, Cairo
& Alexandria:karim.elshalakany@easyfresh-logistics.com.eg / ahmed.ashry@easyfresh-logistics.com.eg
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What you need to know about Pre-Cool
Suppliers, carriers and retailers all play a role in ensuring proper temperatures are maintained when perishable products are distributed. When working in concert, they make sure the cold chain is preserved and only the freshest and safest products reach consumers. Following is a list of best practices for these stakeholders to ensure optimal cold chain management.
First, before product is transported, it should be pre-cooled by the supplier to the correct transit temperatures. It is important to get the thermal mass of the perishable product to the correct temperature before shipping, as this can have a direct impact on product quality, safety and shelf life. If product is not pre-cooled, it can continue to aspirate in the enclosed truck trailer or other container.
In some cases, the product will actually generate heat, called respiration, which results in product degradation. Product should be pulped to ensure that proper temperatures have been reached before loading begins. Successful temperature control starts at the beginning with the supplier.
Pre-cooling of the transit container by the carrier should occur when the container is connected to the cold storage unit. Product temperature and container temperature need to be in equilibrium during the loading process. A container not connected to a cold storage unit should not be pre-cooled and then attached. This can create a situation that allows hotter air to enter the container causing condensation when the doors are opened and loading occurs.
This can create numerous problems, including the formation of ice and structural damage to shipping containers.
Product should be loaded in a manner that promotes air flow through the transport container. Product should not be loaded above the “load” line. In addition, the product packaging itself should promote air flow.
After pre-cooling and proper loading, product is then shipped to distribution centers within acceptable temperature ranges for the particular commodity.
The following are the commonly accepted transport temperature ranges for various commodities:
56°F to 62°F – bananas
42° to 54°F – tomatoes, yellow onions, potatoes
32°F to 39°F – general produce, including leafy greens, apples, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, green onions, berries, corn
28°F to 39°F – meat (beef, pork, poultry, seafood) and dairy
-10°F to 15°F – General frozen foods
Suppliers, carriers and retailers concerned with food quality and safety place temperature monitoring devices on the load to maintain correct temperatures. There are several types of temperature monitoring devices in use today.
During the trip—as is the case with real-time trackers or when product is received at the distribution center—the quality assurance staff checks the temperature monitoring device for any temperature breaches. It is important the temperature monitoring device be checked because it will provide historical information on what happened to product during transit.
A pulp temperature upon arrival in and of itself is not sufficient, as it will only provide temperature at that particular point in time.
Once product is consolidated at distribution centers, it is then re-grouped and sent to the individual store or restaurant location. Product is shipped either on company-owned vehicles or subcontracted out to carriers, this is an extension of the cold chain and should not be overlooked.
The perishable industry generally accepts that temperature monitoring programs by suppliers, carriers and retailers be adopted and include the following elements:
-Recommended safe temperature transport range guidelines for the most popular commodities.
-Requirement that perishable products be pre-cooled to acceptable transit temperatures before transport begins.
-Documented handling procedures when loading into a container.
-Temperature monitoring devices and/or real-time trackers for monitoring perishable products in all segments of the cold chain, including supplier to distribution center and distribution center to retail/restaurant location.
These recording devices will help suppliers, carriers and retailers pinpoint where weak points in the cold chain exist so that solutions can be implemented.
Benefits and costs
Best practices in cold chain monitoring are not cost prohibitive to implement. Perishable products that are not handled properly could adversely affect thousands of people, negatively impact brand and have significant impact on revenue. A comprehensive cold chain management program mitigates risk.
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Munich’s
Transport Logistics in the world’s leading trade fair for logistics
Every
two years, the entire industry meets at the world's leading trade fair for
logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management in Munich.
After
all, more than 2,162 exhibitors and over 60,000 trade visitors from
around the world, visited Munich to discuss the latest developments and to get
a comprehensive market overview and close deals.
The
digital revolution was topic No. 1 at transport logistic 2017, which took place
from May 9 to 12, 2017 in Munich. Another much-discussed topic of the
discussions was rising national protectionism which is a risk for international
trade. The world´s largest sector gathering for the transport and logistics
sector attracted a record number of participants.
Easyfresh
belongs to this large community.
Easyfresh
CEO, Mr Rafael Llerena and a number of Easyfresh colleagues, including
Easyfresh owning partners TPG and Frigo Breda, were present.
More info: http://www.easyfresh-logistics.com/
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E-Commerce: No Stop
A new report released by the London-based think tank,
Transport Intelligence (Ti) notes that the logistics industry has undergone a
“transformation”.
According to research contained in “Total Logistics
2017,” a powerful mix of demand and supply side factors means that further
re-structuring is possible.
Ti estimates that the global e-commerce logistics
market grew by 18.1% in 2016, and has forecast a 2016-2020 compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%.
E-commerce is making everything more unpredictable,”
Ti analyst Ken Lyon.
“To cope, organizations will need to react faster, by
breaking down functional silos to enhance communication and reaction, use
systems that support flexibility rather than rigid process, establish
operational networks and alliances that can respond and flex to demand,” he
says.
David Buckby, an economist with Ti, and another one of
the authors, observes that e-commerce
volume now accounts for 20% of DHL Express total volumes, up from about 10% in
2013.
For Alex Leroy, a Ti analyst and report co-author, the
obvious impact to is that cross-border e-commerce is proving to be a major
“shot in the arm” for air freight, with the comments from SEKO Logistics
executives.
In addition to the roles of the contract logistics and
freight forwarding sectors, the Ti report also examines the dynamics of the
express parcels, container shipping, air cargo, trucking and intermodal
industries.
“While global macro-trends are highly important to the
long term future of these sectors, conversely it is the structure and
competitive nature of these sectors which has a ‘bottom up’ influence on supply
chain management and hence global economies,” concludes Manners-Bell.
Source; Logistics Management
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Sea Freight
Invoice
A freight invoice is a crucial document in the
shipping supply chain. It needs a great deal of attention from the shipper or
NVOCC or Freight Forwarder. Companies that move freight around the world have a
multitude of shipping providers to choose from and each one uses a different
format for their freight rate sheet. Deciphering freight rate sheets can be a
daunting task for those with little or no experience in the shipping industry.
However, it is crucial that shipping customers
understand the information contained in ocean freight surcharges, especially
when they will benchmark their ocean freight prices.
To make it easier to learn for those new to the
industry or as a refresher for old-timers, below are some tips on how to best
understand the invoice and an infographic for quick reference.
A freight invoice normally signifies the end of
the shipping cycle at the port of load and the beginning of the cost cycle
before the cost cycle and shipping cycle commences again at the port of
discharge.
As there are several types of shipments involved such
as FCL, LCL, Groupage, Door to Door, Pier to Pier etc etc etc, a freight
invoice may not always be the same, but a typical freight invoice will show
standard ocean based charges such as:
Sea
Freight Rate
•
Currency Adjustment Factor
(CAF)
•
On-Carriage
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Chassis surcharge
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Inland Fuel Surcharge
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Other shipping surcharges
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Bunker Adjustment
Factor (BAF)
•
ISPS
It will also show standard land based charges
such as:
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Terminal Handling Charges
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Documentation Fee
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Service Fee
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Bill of Lading Fee
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Other
In order to ensure that a freight invoice has been
raised correctly and covers all the charges agreed, one would need to go back
to the carrier rate negotiations done initially at the time of booking.
Normally this carrier rate negotiation would have been
done by the shipper or the OTI (Ocean Transport Intermediaries) based on a
freight cost benchmarking exercise done to source the best rates.
Finance and procurement departments need to understand
what each cost means and what they pertain to as each freight supplier has
their own abbreviations or description and it is best not to assume.
It is, therefore, important to do an ocean freight
audit as the charges negotiated and invoiced out finally might be different as
any small change in the updating of the line’s system could change the invoice
detail.
As an example, if you consider the sea freight rate
definition, it may be defined as a charge levied by the shipping line on the
customer for the movement of cargo from A to B.
Depending on who did the initial rate negotiation with
the carrier, the freight rate maybe paid at A by the shipper (prepaid) or at B
by the consignee (collect).
There could be instances wherein the shipping line
invoices both A and B for the ocean freight and if the audit is not done, both
the shipper and consignee may end up paying for the ocean freight or other
costs.
Understanding the contents of the invoice and how a
freight invoice is structured is essential for a shipper or consignee to ensure
that they don’t over pay and delay the process of shipment.
As shipping and freight requires a quick turnaround of
shipping documentation, you may be under pressure to pay the freight invoice
quickly in order to secure release of the Bill of Lading and/or cargo.
Disruptions and innovation are changing today’s supply
chain at a rapid clip. As such, ocean freight rates can change at a moment’s
notice. Faxes, Excel sheets and phone calls usually used during contract
negotiations and general market intelligence, is the story of yesteryear.
Source: Xeneta.com
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