3rd Global Shipping Summit – Dalian-China Bill Thomson Executive Chairman InterBulk Group plc
Containers – Growth Rates 25 years of Tankcontainer Growth 25 years of World Container Growth Source: UN Note: World Container Traffic (millions of TEU) Source: ITCO 2008 Note: No of tankcontainers
Drivers for substitution towards intermodal containers Intermodal Logistics Ensure JIT deliveries local storage service/cost balance tailored to customer needs Flexibility/Quality Drivers for substitution towards intermodal containers Cost Can provide savings over road tankers or bags/drums Storage in containers is more cost effective than silos/tanks Reduces road transportation (CO2 emissions) Reduce opportunity for accidents Safety & Environment Substitution occurring from bags & drums to bulk in face of increased industry consolidation
Existing Container Infrastructure Existing Container Infrastructure can be used to develop the supply chain for bulk materials Shipping – standard ships and barges Railways – standard wagons Trucking – standard trailers Standard – lifting No special loading facilities No special unloading facilities No special storage facilities
Benefits of Intermodal Costs less – No transfer of material between modes Environmental – Less opportunity for spillages Safety – Very Robust – can withstand major incidents Flexibility – Range of transport options available Storage – ISO-Tanks & Containers are weatherproof storage Material Handling – significantly reduced Sea Rail Road
InterBulk - intermodal specialist for bulk materials Global intermodal logistics for bulk materials, providing full door to door and supply chain solutions to our customers. We deploy ISO-tanks and flexi-lined containers to deliver sealed loads of bulk cargo, nationally and internationally Provides comprehensive logistics services to clients who require to move, store on-site and discharge bulk loads Focused on dry and liquid bulk materials for the chemical and food industry Key assets are management & staff, industry experience, specialist container fleet and IT & communication systems Facts and figures: Listed on London Stock Exchange Turnover: Employees: Offices: Terminals: Agents: ISO Tanks: Boxes: $ m +500 430 24 9 60 7,000 13,000
InterBulk Global footprint network for consistently high quality services anywhere in the world
Activities in Asia Grown by 20% this year Liquids – InterBulk provide a full service for hazardous chemicals in tankcontainers or non hazardous liquids in FlexiTanks. Dry Bulk - InterBulk provide Bag in Box services for polymers and food or ISO-Veyors for minerals Partnership with Ben Line Agencies in Asia
Activities in China Wholly owned logistics company with offices in Beijing and Shanghai Growing team of experienced professionals Partnership with Ben Line Agencies (18 offices) Significant opportunity for growth New contracts with leading chemical companies Opportunities across all sectors of the business
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS IT is key for Supply chain solutions SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS 10
‘Safety is Paramount’ We have the following certifications: ADR standards. GMP & ISO 14001 HACCP – ISO 2200 Hazardous Assessment and critical control points ISO/PAS 28000 (at all office locations) Intermodal Supply Chain Security CDI & MPC & CTPAT - new assessment packs look at security, behavioral based safety (BBS) and training and subcontractor control We Operate Safety Improvement Plan (SIP), setting out our vision and requirements for continuous improvement in people, equipment and procedures on all related QHSSE issues.
InterBulk Group plc - Customer Base Liquid Bulk Dry Bulk
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