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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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Projects & machinery logistics

Ahlers Eyes Healthy 2022 Project Pipeline Despite Obstacles Piling Up

Doing business has remained quite problematic in the first couple of months of the year for freight forwarders. CIS-focused specialist, Ahlers found more obstacles piled up on top of the persisting Covid issues with the recent geopolitical struggles putting the operational execution under more pressure than usual. However, the company has seen the number of projects grow in 2021 and the trend is set to continue in 2022 as it adapted to the change.
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Trade logistics

Business Expansion China - Global Reach, Local Knowledge

"When I arrived in China six years ago, I was struck by how advanced e-commerce was. The 15-30 minute delivery window, now common in Europe and the U.S., was already the norm in China," says Elena Robakidze, Ahlers' BDM. Discover key e-commerce trends in China and tips for successful business expansion.
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Data Analytics & Digital Services

Using a Digital Twin to Optimize Inventory Strategies

It’s always nice to grow your business, but that growth may affect your supply chain. When demand in certain countries or regions keeps growing, your logistics operation may no longer be able to serve your customers within the standards you are used to.
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RMA fulfillment

Podcast: Outsourcing Mission Critical Logistics

Organize your flow of maintenance & repair products. Operating in countries with a challenging logistics environment, choosing the right strategy for your mission-critical logistics processes is vital. What are the most critical parts that must be available close to your customer’s locations? And what is the most efficient, cost-effective location to store your after-sales parts?
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Supply chain solutions

Four Reasons to Outsource Your Logistics

This article explores the benefits of outsourcing logistics, including contract and on-site logistics, to improve efficiency, manage risk, and focus on core business functions.
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Supply chain solutions

Podcast: eCommerce Logistics

In this episode, Didier Duponselle, Ahlers' BU Director, discusses how outsourcing e-commerce logistics to a service provider can help companies tackle challenges, manage peak demand, and expand into new markets like the CIS countries.
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