Initial situation
Our customer in the paper industry with a production of over 150,000 tons per year loads approx. 10,000 tons annually to various recipients in the UK.
The paper is transported both on rolls and on pallets. The pre-carriage is basically by truck as sometimes also by rail wagon from the production site near Hanover to Cuxhaven. Here the goods are reloaded onto mafi in order to represent it cost-effectively in the total freight.
At present, 3 mafi are shipped from Cuxhaven to Immingham, each with 60 tons per week, corresponding to 3 trucks. FMS Luebeck takes over the coordination between shipper, transshipment company and ferry company.
Due to the Brexit, a new situation arises and the goods have to be cleared in the UK. Many consignees have problems with customs clearance and are therefore unable to retrieve the goods.