ANL’s PAX service offers direct shipping from Singapore to the Pilbara region, reducing transit times and costs while making a conscious effort to provide sustainable logistics for its customers.
ANL offers a direct shipping service connecting the globe to Port Hedland and Dampier via Singapore. Since 2020, this service has supported businesses in the Pilbara region with containerised, break bulk, and project cargo, ensuring that customers’ shipping needs are met with efficiency and reliability.
Benefits of direct shipping
Shipping directly to the Pilbara region significantly reduces transit times, with freight arriving up to 2.5 days earlier when compared to road freighting goods from Fremantle.
Not only does this accelerate the delivery process but it results in a lower door-to-door cost, providing a more affordable alternative for businesses. Moreover, this environmentally friendly approach aligns with the growing importance on sustainability in the logistics and transportation industry.
Enhanced efficiency seen by customers
The comparison between shipping from Singapore to Fremantle and then road freighting to Pilbara highlights the benefits of the direct route. As a result of ANL’s reliable and direct PAX service, customers have experienced a smooth and efficient process which will contribute to the overall success of their businesses.
Superintendent Supplier Engagement West Coast at Rio Tinto, Navah Kerr, said the introduction of the direct service has “paved the way for increased collaboration, improved services, and enhanced efficiencies across their supply chains”.
In the last three years, the company has experienced significant advantages by shipping directly to the Pilbara region via Singapore. Not only are ANL’s customers saving on time and costs, but there has also a reduction in the number of trucks on the road annually.
Ms Kerr said that “reducing the number of trucks on the road each year by minimising the need to freight goods via Fremantle has been a game-changer” for the company.
“It’s not just about the savings, but more so about the opportunities that this service has opened for our business and the wider region. For example, we can now export out of Dampier, sending samples and other items to different parts of the world.”
Furthermore, Ms Kerr emphasised the strategic advantages that have come from the direct shipping service.
“The ability to prioritise freight for critical items and save the additional days of road travel traditionally required when shipping via Fremantle is invaluable,’ Ms Kerr said.
This prioritisation ensures that crucial supplies and equipment reach their destinations promptly, which will enhance customers’ overall productivity.
Ultimately, ANL’s PAX service is crucial in optimising the operational efficiency of mining companies. By offering a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious shipping solution, ANL assists businesses in improving their supply chains and productivity.
To learn more about ANL’s direct shipping service, follow the link.
Featured image: Superintendent Supplier Engagement West Coast at Rio Tinto, Navah Kerr, speaks about ANL’s direct shipping service. Image: ANL
