It will only make sense to talk about logistics flow, if we are put in a condition to participate actively in all stages of the chain, from the origin to the destination.
Under this circumstance, we are capable of integrating the stages of the process and rationalizing the costs involved. Therefore, we can be offering our clients a logistics solution that is more efficient, rational and has lower costs.
The first stage in any logistics planning and execution process is to know the product, getting in-depth knowledge of the characteristics, properties, types of consumers, and the packaging needs. This stage is fundamental for the good operation of a project, by using the right procedures, handling equipments, storage and transport.
Freight is an important stage, because it is the link between origin and destination. In Brazil, road freight in particular deserves special attention, due to the seasonality of agricultural hauling, which directly affects the freight rates (volatility) and the critical offer of vehicles (excessive demand of vehicles).
It is our belief that this is where the great opportunities lie, for gaining efficiency in the Brazilian agribusiness. It is by means of storage that we can plan the logistics, to rhythm out the transport, determine the best moment to sell and conclude maritime shipments with precision. It is also through storage that we can devise the tools for obtaining credit for the producer or the exporter, such as agricultural warrants and certified bonded warehouses.
On the last stage, just before concluding an export process, to have a proper infrastructure available is fundamental. It means being able to provide efficient and high level services, and to cope with the fluctuations in volumes that occur as a result of seasonality. It is at this stage where we conduct bulk shipments or upload containers and transport them to the dockside.