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Good advice: Transportation for the construction industry | H. Daugaard
As a transport and logistics company, we at H. Daugaard are in contact with many industries, which is why we pay extra attention to the challenges that each industry faces when it comes to logistics and transportation.
Things to consider when transporting building materials
As a transport and logistics company, we at H. Daugaard are in contact with many industries, which is why we pay extra attention to the challenges that each industry faces when it comes to logistics and transportation.
One of the industries that we at H. Daugaard work a lot with is the construction industry. In this blog post, we will therefore provide some good advice on what you in the construction industry should be aware of when looking for a logistics partner to transport your goods.
Precision is key on the construction site
Precision is a big factor when it comes to site logistics, and few in the construction industry would disagree with this. This also applies to the transportation of building materials to and from the site. There's often a small window of opportunity to deliver materials so that they can be used without causing unnecessary waiting time.
Precise delivery times are crucial on the construction site. You may find yourself in a situation where the crane you need is available at certain times, and the delivery has to be there - otherwise there will be a wait," says Palle Mogensen, Director of Port Activities at H. Daugaard.
A tailor-made solution for each customer
Building materials come in many shapes and sizes. Some can fit on a standard pallet, while others require elaborate and customized transport solutions. In short, when it comes to transporting building materials, cases can vary widely.
Therefore, it also requires a logistics partner that is flexible and has the ability to think of different solutions for transporting your goods - all the way from suppliers around Europe to the final destination.
"We need to understand the needs of each customer. The size of the goods and the geography are crucial. That's why it's important that we can deliver goods by ship, train and truck, depending on what the need is," says Palle Mogensen.
Working with a logistics partner that can deliver goods via multiple modes of transportation provides flexibility for deliveries in the construction industry and ensures that the goods get to their final destination in the most efficient way. At the same time, the different transportation options ensure that you can put together the most environmentally friendly solution. It all depends on the volume of the goods - the larger the volume, the more you can gain by transporting the goods by train or ship, which are the most environmentally friendly solutions.
Season and weather matter
There's nothing quite like building your new driveway or shed in the rain or snowstorm. If you're a supplier to a DIY store, you're bound to notice the increasing demand for building materials when the weather is nice or when spring arrives in earnest. You're aware of this, so your logistics partner should be too. This also places demands on the transportation of building materials.
This requires your transportation partner to be fast and flexible in delivering the materials your customers demand. That's why flexibility and stability are important parameters when choosing a logistics partner.
"If you have a month leading up to Easter, for example, when the weather is at its best, there can be high demand in the DIY stores, and we need to be ready to deliver," says Palle Mogensen.
We hope this blog post has given you some tips on what parameters to consider when choosing a transportation and logistics partner for the construction industry.
If you are interested in learning more about H. Daugaard's logistics solutions, you can read about our road transport, rail transport, sea transport and warehousing here.
