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Issue No. 11, July 23rd, 2004 |
ISPS regulations: a blessing in disguise?
It is true the isps regulations cause a further burden on operating terminals in Rotterdam. For warehouses who do not operate their own quay (“middle man” discussion?) there is very little extra work to be done: they do not operate their own terminal. For actual operating terminals, the isps legislation is additional work, no doubt. But is it? Is the preventive character these regulations have, not saving time and costs in the long run? I believe that is the case. My arguments: already in 2001, I have laid down various procedures on entrance and departure controll: passes for visitors, labels on cars (staff), specific entrance times for trucks, etc.
Otherwise: no entrance if visitors do not have a specific job to carry out (ships’ agents, surveyor, etc). My method does not allow dubious visitors to enter the terminal. Let alone ‘study’ how a terminal operates (9 times out of 10 theft is based on a relative long study of operating procedures before the actual theft takes place). With isps, basically our working procedures for entrance to the terminal we implemented 3 years ago are confirmed. If these new international rules means, no dubious visitors, tight and 100% controll in and out, eventually resulting in less theft at various terminals in Rotterdam, the isps is one of the greatest investments ever made. Surely insurance companies, banks and all involved should be absolutely delighted!
Again, we have some interesting information for you, as usual, please feel free to contact us and share your opinion on the quality of this bulletin. Enjoy your summer vacation. Untill the next time!
T.J. (Hans) Meeuwisse
Managing director
This
Month's Features:
Additional
warehousing space being considered
Parcel services from China
Marine Cargo/Storage Insurance
available at Vulcaanhaven
Topics of previous newsletters
which are possibly of importance to you
Joke of the Month
Personal profiles: Robert Zhang
Monthly
Statement
Vulcaanhaven sponsors
Sparta Rotterdam
Advertising in this
newsletter?
The Golfer and his
Caddy: TeamworkEver had a close look at how golf is played on a high level? The caddy carrying the bag of the golfer only? Not at all, the caddy does much more. He/she knows the pin positions on each green, knows distances to be hit, knows distances his ‘boss’ the golfer can hit, knows his weaknesses and strenghts, can read undulations on each green and does a lot of preparation work: in all, a caddy indeed is much more than a carrier of the golf bag. Now look at the relationship between you, our client (the golfer) and us (the caddy). You: you decide, perform to your clients, you score. Us: we assist, carry some burden, absord stress, know our way aroung in warehousing, processing & logistics. In all, not much of a difference. Clients & Vulcaanhaven, operating like a team. We both strive for success!
Additional warehousing space being considered
Some of you may know the layout of our terminal, if not, check here. At the bottom of the drawing you will see an open storage space right in front of our deepwater quay. Whilst for storage of materials such as pig iron this is excellently located, quay, weighbridge, storage, we also have good alternatives for these products. Presently, and in view of our growing business, Vulcaanhaven is considering building additional warehousing space upto 3.000m2. Direct discharge from vessel into our warehouse will save clients double handling costs and additional transportation.
A warehouse, directly connected to a deep water quay? Seems a “no brainer” but still, investments into an additional facility like this could cost around E 500.000,= . We will keep you posted! (more information: hansm@vulcaanhaven.nl) As ferro-alloys, other metals and ores are continuing to be exported from China in large quantities, we can offer our clients parcel services which means that we can arrange for you shipment from Chinese mainports right upto stored in warehouse Rotterdam or delivered to your customer in Europe, or any other part of the world. This service includes container shipments or shipments with conventional vessels for bulk or breakbulk cargoes. The conventional vessels can come directly at our quay and goods can be placed into barge directly from seagoing vessel for transhipment to your customer. Goods can also be stored in warehouse and you can make just in time deliveries to your customer, who buys in warehouse or on DDU/DDP basis. At Vulcaanhaven goods can also be placed to order of your finance bank for your account. So goods stored in Europe can also be used to finance your business.
For more information about this subject you can contact our China representative Robert Zhang or our Chinese speaking Dutchman Rudi who would be happy to give you any assistance you might require. (more information: chinadesk@vulcaanhaven.nl)
Marine Cargo/Storage Insurance available
at Vulcaanhaven
In view of our growing business as well as requests from various clients, we are pleased to confirm we are able to offer our potential clients a full cover from origin, through our warehouse, upto delivered works in Europe. Insurance have checked our facilities, has auditted our administrative computer systems on reporting such as storage, delivery and monthly stocks. Vulcaanhaven can offer you this cover for incoming & outgoing traffic as well as storage, upto USD 10.000.000,= We suggest that you please check at your side, what arrangements you have made or drop us a line and we will send you a free quotation.
Topics of
previous newsletters
which are possibly of importance to you:
Please
click on a link to read the item in a recent issue of our newsletters
on the web.
- Drivers
Instructions.
- Quickest
turn around for your material.
- Banks
& Insurance alert!
Joke of the
Month
A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the supermarket, but could not find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, “Do these turkeys get any bigger?”
The stock boy replied, “No, miss, they’re dead….”
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A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the supermarket, but could not find one big enough for her family. She asked a stock boy, “Do these turkeys get any bigger?”
The stock boy replied, “No, miss, they’re dead….”
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Personal profiles: Robert Zhang (张晓华)
Our China
representative, Zhang Xiaohua or Robert Zhang (his western style name)
is working hard to introduce our company and its services to the
Chinese market. Based in Shenzhen (China) he offers assistance to our
Chinese clients who want to export to Europe.He was over to the Netherlands for 2 weeks in the beginning of June to stay in touch with the company, and meet his Dutch collegue Rudi. Together they are responsible for the Chinese clients. Before joining us in 2001 Robert had been working in the field of international logistics and warehousing in China already for five years. He is a really nice guy, who speaks very good English.
Living in Shenzhen, he is married and has a teenage daughter. Hobbies are English translation and playing the French Horn. Apart from this he can often be found in a swimming pool as he likes swimming.
You can find his contact details below if you need his assistance in any way. He would be happy to help you.
NEW SERIES: 10 simple rules for dating my daughter
With 2 teenage daughters, I am of the opinion we should have rules for those guys who wish to date them. For the next 10 issues therefore, especially for my fellow ‘teenage’ fathers, I am pleased to enclose a rule each month in the hope it serves a purpose…..
Rule One:
“If you pull into my driveway and hoot, you’d better be delivering something, because you’re sure not picking anything up…..!
Monthly Statement
“The worst thing in life is not, not to achieve your goal, but to have no goal at all…”
Vulcaanhaven sponsor
of Sparta Rotterdam
Located fairly close to our
terminal, the stadium "Sparta Kasteel" (Dutch for Castle) embraces the
atmosphere of a football club
with a longstanding tradition, not experienced elsewhere (since 1888!).
Are you in our neighbourhood, please
feel free to contact us for free tickets. Presently Sparta is in the
play off finals with hopefully promotion to the Dutch Ere Divisie, the
highest in Dutch Soccer.
Advertising in this newsletter?
This is possible. All revenues will be spent on charities such as Unicef, Red Cross, WNF etc., or if you come up with a better suggestion we will consider it. Please contact us for more information. (more information: rudi@vulcaanhaven.nl)
Contact information
| Vulcaanhaven
BV Schiedamsedijk 2a Portno. 610 3134 KK Vlaardingen The Netherlands Phone: +31 10 299 83 33 Fax: +31 10 299 83 30 E-mail: info@vulcaanhaven.nl |
Vulcaanhaven
EESTI OU Roheline Aas 14 Tallinn 10150 Estonia Phone: (372) 601 3415 Fax: (372) 601 3413 E-mail: info@vulcaanhaven.ee |
Vulcaanhaven
BV - Shenzhen (China) Office Contact: Mr. Robert Zhang Phone: +86 755 266 999 77 Fax: +86 755 268 114 69 Mobile: +86 1300 8822 786 E-mail: vulcaanhaven@21cn.com |
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