Blog - Broekman Logistics

In conversation with Manager Business Development Mark de Laat

Today we share the thoughts of Mark de Laat, who is responsible for the business development of our Offshore & Industrial Equipment PMC (product market combination).

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In conversation with Manager Business Development Jarno Smeets

Today we share the thoughts of Jarno Smeets, who is responsible for the business development of our Machinery & spare Parts PMC (product market combination).

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In conversation with Manager Business Development Jasper Heijnen

Today we share the thoughts of Jasper Heijnen, who is responsible for the business development of our specialty chemicals PMC (product market combination).

In conversation with Manager Business Development Tomas van der Maarel

Tomas van der Maarel is our Manager Business Development, responsible for PMC General Cargo. Having recently won the Young Port Talent 2023 award, Tomas was pleased to share his thoughts on the current market and the challenges he faces.

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How to: perform a Centre of Gravity analysis and what is the purpose of it

In this blog, we describe what the Centre of Gravity analysis is and how it can optimize your supply chain.

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How to: reduce costs by switching from container to bulk transportation

Are you a company who wants to reduce its transportation costs, but doesn’t know how to execute this? How about switching to a different form of transportation! Instead of transporting your big bags or IBC’s in the traditional containers, there is another way: bulk transport or bulk shipment.

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How to: decrease the impact of disruptions on your supply chain

We have been facing a variety of different supply chain disruptions in the recent months. The disruptions range from geopolitical conflicts, rising container prices and energy expenses, and increasing limited storage space for production. For this reason, many different market conditions have caused producers to move their inventories closer to their end costumers. We will explain why and how you can reduce and avoid current supply chain disturbances by bringing your inventory closer to home.

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5 Challenges Of The Pharmaceutical Cold Chain

Cold chain logistics started long before electricity was invented, by primitive steps as storing and transporting food packed in snow. With the distances certain goods need to cover nowadays, this is almost impossible to imagine. These days, cold chain logistics is known as a temperature-controlled supply chain.

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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season 2021 - 2022

Both Australia and New Zealand are preparing for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug season 2021 – 2022. During this period both countries will take measures in dealing with BMSB season, the measures apply to goods shipped from 1 September 2021 that arrive in Australian territory by April 30^th 2022.

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How to handle: customs declarations and VAT?

This blog will explain to you how to handle important, yet somewhat complex formalities and how you can turn them into an advantage instead. Possibly even optimising your cash position at the same time.

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What are the different modalities in logistics?

The modality says something about the manner of movement, the way the goods are transported, for example via an inland surface; the road. In logistics we distinguish the following seven different modalities.

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How to handle: container transport in a heavily fluctuating market?

The market of container handling and container transport developed at a very fast pace in 2020. The impact of COVID-19 is noticeable in almost every sector and this will continue in 2021. Prices fluctuate enormously and also the availability of containers fluctuates greatly.

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