High and heavy rolling equipment: Closing the network gap
The creation of WWL ALS closes an important network gap in terms of offering high-quality, consistent and competitive transport and distribution solutions for high and heavy wheeled and tracked equipment such as agricultural and construction machinery.
Erik Noeklebye, WWL Head of Region Europe, elaborates: 'Today OEM's are forced to look at the supply chain in a fragmented fashion due to a lack of integrated service providers. Ocean transport, land transport, technical services, plant handling, etc are often contracted separately, forcing the OEM to involve a lot of resources to manage a fragmented supply chain, driving costs up and quality down.
Through WWL ALS, we will be able to offer these customers seamless finished vehicle logistics solutions with one customer interface and a global presence.'
Abnormal load, breakbulk and special projects: Integrated multi-modal solutions
Specialising in global out of gauge supply chain solutions, ALS' competence complements the global network, advanced equipment and tailor-made vessels of WWL.
The combined WWL ALS possesses a strong knowledge of the global heavy lift market, and will be able to offer technical and supply chain expertise, a unique worldwide network of suppliers and agents, as well as land and ocean transport resources to customers across a broad range of industry sectors.
ALS' CEO Ren' Van De Vin believes the prospects for the company are excellent. 'This opportunity makes perfect sense as both companies serve a global client base. By combining our skills and resources we will open up further opportunities for WWL and ALS' customers, prospective clients, suppliers and employees.'