Download - Port-Centric Logistics – Our Experience
Port-Centric Logistics – Our ExperiencePort-Centric Logistics – Our Experience
Life before TeesportLife before TeesportOur principal deep sea ports were Southampton and Felixstowe
In 2004, 90% of ASDA imports came through these two ports.
But experienced significant operational issues:o Southampton was severely congestedo Felixstowe was expensive and suffers from weather disruption
The result for ASDA was:o Extended lead times and high failure rates leading to poor
availabilityo Wasted DC capacity and high costs
The Site -PD Ports TeesportThe Site -PD Ports Teesport
Depot
o Build commenced 1st October 2005
o Over 2,500 job applications for positions at Teesport
o Opened 1st March 2006
The Site -A Brief HistoryThe Site -A Brief History
o 360,000 sq ft warehouse
o Parking for over 160 cars
o 2,600 sq ft Admin Office
o 48 Narrow aisles
o 55,468 storage locations
o 30,000 sq ft of flexible space
o Situated on Teesport 200 metres from Container Terminal
o Access to major road networks
The Site - InfrastructureThe Site - Infrastructure
8 ADCs/Spokes (Ambient)
1 Hub (IDC)
3 Clothing Centres
8 CDCs (Chill & Frozen)
+7 ASCs (Recycling & Tray Washing)
+2 Dot.com Fulfilment Centres
1 RDCs (Multi-Temp)
1 General Merchandise
2 Import/Decon. Centre
Current Distribution and Port Network
UK Ports of discharge Southampton
Felixstowe
Teesport
33 Depots & 5 Main ports
Tilbury & Thames port
Via Feeder
Where We GoWhere We Go
General MerchandiseTo Teesport via Deep Sea Ports34% Via Antwerp30% Via Felixstowe30% Via Zeebrugge6% Via Rotterdam
Modal ActivityShipping Lines feeder from their nominated ports.
FrequencyTypically once per week based on preferred operators or nominated 3rd Parties
Import FlowsImport Flows
GM VolumeGM Volume
Number of Containers - 350 weekly
Number of Pick Units - 810,000 weekly
Outbound Pallets - 17,000 weekly
Clothing64% of Total Clothing product is delivered into North East18% Stoke on Trent18% Northampton
Modal ActivityEast Coast Feeder, FXS to Teesport – 32%Rail from Sou to Cleveland – 32%Rail from Sou to Man/Bgh – 5%Rail from Fxs to Man/Bgh – 5%
FrequencyTwice weekly by feederRail depends on service varies between 3 and 7 days
Import FlowsImport Flows
George VolumeGeorge Volume
o 5 Day operation
o Combination of stock pick & X-Dock
o Peak volume - 350,000 cases weekly
Handling MethodsHandling Methods
Operations – Goods InOperations – Goods Ino Goods scanned onto
the system using RF technology
o Putaways done by VNA truck
o All movement is on GDS
o Coming soon GLS
Achievements so farAchievements so faro Continued YoY Growth
o ROSPA Bronze Award For Safety
o British Safety Council International Award
o 5* Health & Safety Audit
o RIDDOR Free Days 325
o Depot of the Year 2008
o 1.3m volume peak week (week)
Benefits of PD Ports Teesport
- Weather – Teesport is winded off only 1% per annum.- Relationship – Close and dedicated team at PD- Proximity – Teesport Port has a Fast Gate for Import
Containers- Value Added Services – Rework locality
Opportunities
- UK Exports would improve regional reloads- Frequency of feeder service aligned to Mainline vessels- Late Mother Vessels have to be supported by Road/Rail
connections
Summary & OpportunitiesSummary & Opportunities