The Logistics of Liquid Bulk (Wine)

1. About Us Investor Relations Knowledge Corner HSE News & Media CSR Blog Careers My TCI The Logistics of Liquid Bulk (Wine) Newsletter Subscription Name By Transport Corporation of India Limited JULY 24, 2017 Email Submit This is to share how the logistics of an ubiquitous but “a desirable” product across the globe can impact costs and how the word “bulk” makes the product delectable and more importantly “may be” attractive in price (or more margins for the brand!!) instead of the conventional wisdom, read ahead———— Categories Inside Scoop With PDFmyURL anyone can convert entire websites to PDF!

2. For starters, liquid bulk transport saves money. Rabobank estimated that bulk shipping yielded an annual savings of $142,300,000 in 2010 when compared with 2001 bulk shipments. That’s a savings of $2.25 for a standard 9-liter case of wine. Knowledge Series Leadership Speaks TCI Video Ocean transport charges are typically based on volume, therefore it’s in a shipper’s best interest to use the maximum amount of space available. One-third of an ocean container’s space is “lost” when ?lled with bottled wine. While a 20-foot container accommodates about 9,000 liters of bottled wine, a bladder holds 24,000 liters and costs only a little more to transport. The mass also helps keep wine cooler during the voyage and reduces the need for refrigeration, which can contribute to the overall savings by up to $5,000. Tags Corporate Film GST Intermodal International Yoga Day Logistics Logistics & Transportation perspective Logistics Supply Chain Multimodal Supply Chain TCI TCI Freight TCI Group TCI Seaways TCI Supply chain Transport Warehousing An equally big advantage to shipping liquid bulk is the environmental bene?t. There is a large carbon footprint when it comes to shipping in general. In fact, “The carbon footprint of alcohol consumed in the UK is 1.5 percent of the total UK greenhouse gas emissions, which one quarter is attributable to wine,” reports The Horse’s Mouth. The development and use of the ?exi tank is one way to reduce carbon emissions from wine shipments. Shipping liquids by bulk does have a drawback, however, the largest being job loss. Because the wine is no longer bottled before shipment, factory workers previously employed at bottling plants or glass factories are losing their jobs. South Africa is a prime example of job loss due to increasing liquid bulk transport. The wine industry in South Africa played a major economic role in building the post-apartheid nation. The weather, land and resources make the country perfect for growing and bottling wine. In 1994, there were 275,000 people employed either directly or indirectly in the wine industry. By 2000, those numbers had fallen to 160,000. Recent Posts A reckoner on GST- Logistics & Transportation perspective In January 2011, “bulk [wine] exports overtook bottled shipments in South Africa for the ?rst time.” This was a major turning point for the industry, and triggered many layo?s. The only way we can create more jobs is if we could bottle wine locally. The South African government was so incensed they threatened retaliation against the UK, the largest importers of wine, saying they would import bulk whiskey from Great Britain and bottle it in South Africa. TCI is Different! Social Media & QSR The Logistics of Liquid Bulk (Wine) With PDFmyURL anyone can convert entire websites to PDF!

3. Wine contained in every four out of ?ve bottles in the UK’s stores has been shipped in bulk. In the U.S., it’s two out of every ?ve bottles. Furthermore, many brands have begun using liquid bulk transport as a way to remain competitive. Bulk wine imports are on the rise and the future forecast is for more of the same. Shipping in liquid bulk for the producer is one of the most compelling ways to stay competitive in the market place. Job loss is an Intermodal Vs Multimodal – what is the difference..? Green Logistics for Chemical Industry – “Linkages to Multi-modal movement” unfortunate consequence that will have to be acknowledged and managed before it is too late. Yet, liquid bulk shipments will continue to reshape transportation and logistics by cutting costs, maximizing cargo space and providing a more ecologically sound way to transport liquids. Current Logistics And Supply Chain Is Undergoing A Major Transformation Impact Of GST In Warehousing The Guide: TCIL Celebrates International Yoga Day The future will be movement in “BULK” rather than in small packs and lots. This will eliminate wastage, contamination and also reduce freight cost per liter. Archives August 2017 July 2017 Bio Latest Post June 2017 Recent Comments With PDFmyURL anyone can convert entire websites to PDF!

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