Chemical logistics at Manuport

What do we mean by chemicals?

Chemicals is a broad umbrella term, comprising simple substances, chemical compounds, and finished chemical products. It includes petrochemicals, fuels, natural raw materials, recycled products, nutrients, and more. They can materialise in a solid state, as a gas or as a fluid. Every product has different specifications that need to be considered. Even more so when the substances are flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc. A specialized chemical logistics company, such as Manuport, will take all of these characteristics into account. For Manuport, chemicals are part of our ‘Industrial Products’ product group.

Manuport as a chemical logistics company system

In fact, we at Manuport Logistics are multi-specialists. Our company is divided into specialized teams, who each have considerable expertise and a pedigree in their specific commodity or transportation mode. We combine these teams to meet the needs of every customer and the requirements of the assignment at hand. The result is certainly larger than the sum of its parts! This approach allows us to be the best in the business in terms of expertise, and to take a broad view of the larger logistics landscape. You can count on our skills to enrich your logistics process in every way imaginable!

As a chemical logistics company, we can truly help you every step of the way. These are the chemical freight services we offer:

• Tender & procurement: We guide you in establishing a maritime transport budget, preparing for supplier meetings, data management, etc.

• In-house Customs: Our offices work with dedicated external and internal licensed customs brokers. We also organize fiscal representation, inspections, etc.

• Storage & warehousing: In collaboration with our partners, we offer you advice regarding storage and warehousing facilities. We remain, however, a neutral party.

• (Re)packing: For chemicals we can (re)pack from bulk to packed goods, and from packed goods to bulk. The liquid packing can vary from jerry cans and drums to an IBC, while the containers could be either ISO tank or flexitank containers. Our teams are trained in using the correct procedures during (re)packing, which is essential for the preservation of the quality and specific properties of the chemicals.

• Loading & unloading of vessels: We can organize the loading and unloading of vessels through our sister company Euroports, or through other terminal handling companies.

• Surveys

• Insurance

We are at home in the world of chemicals

Industrial companies are not specialized in logistics. We are. That is why our chemical freight services perfectly complement your core business. From our headquarters in the Port of Antwerp, one of the leading chemical hubs in the world, we always keep our eye on the bigger picture for you. We not only think about the what, how, when, and where of the whole operation, but we also imagine how we can help you on a broader level. Whether you are a producer, a trader, or another chemical logistics company: we speak your language!

We can collaborate in different ways: we can either take charge of parts of your logistics chain or specific order, or we can provide an entire logistics package from A to Z (tendering, booking, (re)packing, customs, warehousing, distribution, certification, etc.). Whichever option you choose, we always work according to the quality demands of both you, the customer, and the product.

What makes chemical freight logistics special? In chemicals, plenty of certifications and quality labels are in place to guarantee safe and responsible transport. At Manuport we are fully equipped and have the experience to tackle any challenge along the way. The most important certifications in our domain are:

• AEO

• ISO

• Specific SLAs with customers and suppliers.

In addition to the certifications, chemical freight logistics is also different because of the high level of technical specialization it entails. Luckily, we are on the same page as you.

How does Manuport stand out from other chemical logistics companies?

• We have a strong presence in the largest chemical hubs in the world: Houston, Antwerp, and Singapore.

• Thanks to our global network, we are also active in emerging hubs, such as Shanghai, Seoul, Durban, Ljubljana, and New Orleans. In addition, we have offices in France (Rouen, La Rochelle), Germany (Hamburg), Spain (Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona), the Netherlands (Rotterdam), Greece (Piraeus), Turkey (Istanbul, Mersin), the United Kingdom (Manchester, London, Liverpool, Aberdeen), Ireland (Dublin), Brazil (Santos, Campinas, São Paulo), the United States (Miami), Chile (Santiago de Chile), the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Jebel Ali), Saudi Arabia (Dammam, Jeddah), China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Xiamen), and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi). We are driven by data and use this to your advantage. We are able to follow up on the entire logistics chain from our offices. We provide the best track and trace system on the market, a high level of transparency through our customer portal, and have automated several processes. This has led to processes becoming more efficient for our customers, while still being customizable and flexible. We have an amazing, well-trained, versatile team that speaks your language, both figuratively and literally. Our team has decades of experience in logistics and chemicals.

• We are an independent player and stand out from the crowd with our unique approach. We have experience in working with almost all of the chemical logistics companies worldwide, and know the market inside out. We have served almost every large chemical company in the market. Our market intelligence is a huge plus for every customer.

Interested in our chemical services? Contact us!