TLT-STL, your PANGEA Partner in Netherlands, is an integrator of logistics services in the air and on the land and sea – with special focus on airline logistics, automotive logistics and livestock logistics. It is a pleasure to interview Mr. Heath White, CEO of TLT-STL, to learn more about their specialized solutions and high value services for livestock logistics. We also include below some pictures from their shipments trajectory.
What’s the trajectory of TLT-STL with livestock logistics?
We carried out some years ago with a charter of deer from USA in Russia. Although we had done many charters before, this one was very special as it was a new animal for us, which was very sensitive and also there were no real health protocols existing, etc.. Due to the nature of the animal and the lack of expected care in the handling, etc., we took over the whole process including the quarantine and handling at the airport (we chose a small hub in Ohio). Through this, we really saw important it was to provide dedication and to cover all the sensitive elements of the logistics line in one hand. The traditional hubs were complex and costly without the right care we felt. This led us to develop our specialised product for livestock.
What services can you carry out for customers as General Operations Agent, GOA?
We directly carry out all required services to cover the whole process from A-Z with our specialist handling team including liaising with all authorities, setting up of quarantine, all transport modes, final delivery, documentation, customs, etc. We can offer the whole chain A-Z or only a part of this.
Which are the critical points in livestock logistics? And how does TLT-STL plan and coordinate the most suitable solutions?
The whole process, from preparation to delivery, requires full attention and supervision, including liaising with all Authorities and vets, provision of licences, crate building, use of specialized equipment, etc. It is essential that the animals have the required care and treatment at all times and our supervision is part of the service offering. Our staff comes directly out of the livestock sector and have an affinity to animals in a different way that a pure logistician might. We have developed key hubs (e.g. Rickenbacker, LCK) with airport and port authorities. Together we have created a new handling, where all partners including the authorities have built the product and there is no cost disadvantage even at smaller hubs.
Our mission is to find the best transport solutions, considering distance and the hub best suited. At all times the cost is controlled and reduced, TLT-STL aims to give the least expensive solutions and best care.
Which are the current figures and tendencies of the local and global market?
Although consumer demand of meat continues to be impacted by the difficult economical environment in several key markets, overall production in some EU member states (UK, Poland, Netherlands, Germany) is expected to recover. Globally, the recent long term outlook produced by the OECD suggests that global demand for meat will continue to grow by 1.6% annually over the next decade as higher income levels and increasing urbanization in developing regions boost demand for protein. This will result in additional millions of tonnes moved and consumed in the coming years. Most of this growth will occur in developing countries such as Asia, South America and Africa. At TLT-STL we ensure that customers have specific solutions for their own product and not standard base-line services as livestock logistics requires.
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