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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.
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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.
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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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Projects & machinery logistics

Freight Rates from Asia at an Unprecedented High...

The cost of chartering a 40-foot container from China to the U.S. East Coast scaled a record high this week, up 85% since June 1, Reuters announced. The role of chartering today becomes more and more complicated, it’s about optimization, knowledge, understanding law, contracts, trends, and how to apply these to stay ahead of the game. Read our article and thoughts on the container freight rates from Asia and our findings.
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Projects & machinery logistics

Now that’s we call some heavy-lift project cargo

Despite the numerous challenges along the way, our team managed to rise to the occasion and overcome the obstacles, as we always do 😊 Ahlers has a track record of managing complex global projects, tailor-made, with a clear scope and dedicated team. We strive for optimal solutions for every type of cargo and destination.
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