Supply chain logistics assessment in container, MPV and dry bulk shipping

Background

• The client was seeking to optimise its shipping operations and reduce costs across its various subsidiaries.

  The client commissioned Drewry to identify and quantify improvements, to make recommendations for future improvements.

• Drewry provided detailed reviews of cost, contract practice and the supply chain organisation which included 5 key recommendations.

• The client approved these recommendations and asked Drewry to scope the Phase 2 with Drewry’s advisory team working jointly with the client group to implement Phase 1 proposals and improve the management strategy and structure.

• The client created a transformation team which worked with Drewry’s expanded consultancy team, to implement some of the strategy proposed.

Client Objectives

• Container and dry bulk freight rate benchmarking

• Improvement of Supply Chain Management strategy and structure

• Nickel ore and Ferronickel shipment tendering advice.

Drewry Approach

• This study was conducted using a combination of discussions with the client, secondary research, and analysis on the data.

• Drewry started with developing understanding of the client objectives in a series of calls as it was undertaken during Covid period. Subsequently, Drewry established the improved strategy by taking into account constraints faced by the Client. The strategy required review of both container shipping, multipurpose shipping as well as dry bulk shipping.

Results Achieved

• Drewry presented the detailed report outlining the developed supply chain strategy, new organisations and detailed measures to implement the recommendations. The client went to implement some of the strategy proposed.