Andy Martin - YRC Logistics EU

Monday, 28 July 2008

Peak Season

Talking to our clients and staff it seems that 2008 peak season might indeed be very flat. While we have to ensure we protect the space required by our clients this may provide an opportunity to reduce costs by consolidation of shipments. Peak season planning is a subject YRCL staff will have high on the agenda during review meetings and I would be very interested in any ideas that could help our clients further.

Labels: Air Freight, Freight, Peak Season, Sea Freight, Surcharges

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Friday, 6 June 2008

Fixed sea freight rates until January 2009

You can't turn the news on without hearing about the rising cost of Oil and we have all noticed how much petrol at the pump is now costing us. Shipping lines have also been increasing their surcharges to cover the increasing cost of fuel, so when I had a meeting this week with a supplier looking to provide us with a fix term FCL rates including BAF & CAF until January 2009, It makes me wonder how attractive this will be for importers and would be grateful to hear your thoughts and comments?

Labels: Fuel, Oil, Seafreight, Surcharges

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Name: Andy Martin

Location: Unit 1, Alpha Way, Thorpe Industrial Park, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8RZ, Company Registration 2773769, United Kingdom

Over 25 years of experience in global transportation management of which the past twelve years have been spent at YRC Logistics. In my current role as Vice President & Managing Director, I have managed the company through ownership change and we continue to grow the business across the UK and Europe. I passionately believe in YRC Logistics core values to develop our staff in order to continue with a client focussed environment as we grow. I feel that at YRC Logistics we are in a unique position to offer the personalised service you would expect to receive from smaller company but as part of a large global organisation we are able to offer high level support in terms of supply chain management, global infrastructure and financial strength.