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Welcome to NNR E-NEWS.
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Far East import – Airfreight
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NNR has been working hard to reduce the cost of airfreight from the Far East. From April 2009 we are able to offer spot rates that can amount to 25% less than the current market level. With the reduction of capacity this does not affect our contracted space but does enable us to offer something special when a carrier needs to maximise its aircraft utilisation.
For further information contact: lee.griffiths@nnruk.com
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Far East import – Ocean Rate Restoration
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The Global economic downturn over the last few months has seen the shipping industry witness a dramatic reduction of freight rates. Current market rates are considered to be unsustainable by carriers and we have already seen the collapse of one major shipping line. This situation has led carriers to call for to a need to restore rates to a level that will maintain and deliver a reliable and viable service to the market. NNR’s key carriers partners are notifying of various rate restoration programs which will mostly likely see rates rise within April 2009. The level of the increase depends by carrier and is expected to be between US$200 and US$350 per TEU.
NNR continues to negotiate with our key partners to ensure any increase is minimised.
For further information contact: david.bryant@nnruk.com
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Far East import – Ocean capacity
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Concerns are being raised within the industry over the laying up of vessels and removal of capacity from Far East services. This of course will put a strain on the capacity available and go some way to improve the balance between supply and demand. The need for careful forecasting has become more critical as more vessels are taken out of service. Space may then become an issue and push rates up.
How will this affect the general market and NNR customers?
NNR use various contracted carriers, therefore we are able to adapt to the changing market. With regular discussion and understanding of our customers’ requirements, we remain able to offer solutions to meet all needs during the changing rate and capacity environment.
For further information contact: david.bryant@nnruk.com
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Expansion of 3PL services
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NNR has expanded its 3PL (Contract Logistics) activity in the UK and has moved into a new Logistics facility in Denton, Manchester. The facility is geographically perfect to serve the whole of the UK and the investment continues our expansion into the 3PL arena.
SKU data can be received by EDI and managed by either bar-code or manually, depending on your own capability and requirement. Stock can be followed through NNR’s PowerNET software over the Internet. You have visibility of stock from point of the inbound Purchase Order being raised, through the shipment tracking system, stock holding, picking, despatch and final delivery to your customer.
Prices can be activity based, enabling you to only pay for what you use. This seriously minimises your cost and alleviates you of the fixed overhead of staff and real estate.
If you are interested in a solution for 5 to 500 pallets, please contact: david.palin@nnruk.com
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March 30th 2009 .
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