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Projects & machinery logistics

Delivery of Critical Steel Structures for a Major African Energy Project

Ahlers delivered 500+ MT of oversized steel structures from Vietnam to Mozambique for a major gas development in Cabo Delgado Province. The project required close coordination, engineering expertise and in-house chartering to overcome limited vessel availability, port congestion and a complex discharge operation at Palma Bay.
Supply chain solutions

Cracking Complexity: Inside Ahlers’ Vision to Become a Fully Digital Freight Forwarder

Ahlers is taking the next step in its digital journey. With a new Transport Management System (TMS) at the core, we are building a data-driven logistics ecosystem that enhances visibility and control across global supply chains, even in the complex markets like Central Asia. In this interview, Dimitri Aerts, Corporate IT Director, shares the vision behind this transformation and what it means for our customers.
Supply chain solutions

From Inquiry to Operation in 48 Hours: Enabling a Cosmetics Manufacturer’s Expansion in Vietnam

Even the most urgent requests can spark long-term partnerships when built on collaboration and trust. When a major cosmetics manufacturer urgently needed a logistics partner in Vietnam, the clock was already ticking, leaving only 48 hours to set up a fully operational warehousing solution in Ho Chi Minh City. For the Ahlers team, the challenge became an opportunity to demonstrate operational agility and true teamwork.
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Ahlers - Smart Factor Logistics
Supply chain solutions

Smart Factory Logistics

In challenging times, companies should focus on core activities and outsource logistics, including factory operations, to improve efficiency. Discover the benefits of outsourcing factory logistics.
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Secured transport

Innovations in Transportation: Securing High-Value Cargo During Road Transport

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of high-value cargo is a trailer filled with iPhones or laptops. The problem for criminals with these shipments is that these devices are registered and can be tracked. For criminals, a second factor that makes a shipment high-value is the ease of selling it. This makes shipments of cigarettes and liquor, but also things like detergent, very desirable.
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Ahlers - Mitigate Disruptions in Your Supply Chain
Data Analytics & Digital Services
Arteco

How to Mitigate Disruptions in Your Supply Chain

If there is one thing we have seen during COVID-19 pandemic, it is that unexpected disruptions in the supply chain can have enormous consequences. Complete supply chains came to a standstill, and others faced delays they had never experienced before. This has caused a renewed focus on contingency planning.
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Taking Care of Our Planet

Sustainability is gaining more and more attention in supply chain and logistics. In the business-to-business market, an increasing number of companies are choosing sustainable options, however there is still room for improvement. In this article, Ahlers' CEO shares insights on sustainability and the company's initiatives in this area.
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