At Procedes, we specialize in printing and constructing enormous or highly unusual projects. We make (almost) anything possible. But how do we ensure these products reach our clients securely? We considered numerous solutions and ultimately brought in experts to manage our logistics. This lets us focus on our core competencies: digital printing and crafting aluminum support structures in our metal workshop. Our products are always shipped with years of professional experience backing every delivery.
And when we say “brought on board,” we mean it literally — our logistics partner, LOGILINE, is located right on our company premises in Lemwerder. Logistics expert Raimund Grisson from the LOGILINE Group shares insights into our daily collaboration.
Things never get monotonous at Procedes. We ship everything from small packages to 40-foot rolls and everything in between, always perfectly tailored to meet customer requirements. This demands immense flexibility from us as a logistics service provider. Off-the-shelf solutions simply don’t cut it here.
Trade fair logistics often need to be executed at lightning speed. If a stand builder plans to begin setup at 7 a.m., it’s a problem if the banners are still in transit. Trade fairs also come with unique delivery schedules and complex conditions, all of which we keep in mind to ensure your products arrive on time and without hassle.
Our logistics operations are as specialized as the trade fair conditions we work under. Each shipment has specific requirements, including
- size,
- weight,
- content,
- destination,
- delivery timeframe,
- and customs regulations
To meet these needs, we partner with various shipping service providers, always selecting the best fit for our clients. Standard options from well-known carriers may work for everyday overnight or international shipping. But for urgent, oversized, or especially heavy items, we craft custom solutions with Procedes. In extreme cases, we even take flights personally, carrying prints under our arms to ensure prompt delivery.
Our clients benefit from both our extensive logistics expertise and the favorable rates we’ve secured with various carriers, thanks to our high shipping volume.
We provide comprehensive guidance on logistics, so you don’t need to worry about the details of delivery. Rest assured, shipment tracking is still available, allowing you to monitor your delivery’s progress. And if you have questions, our Procedes customer service team is always ready to assist.
Logistics at Procedes is fully integrated into our in-house project management software. Our logistics partner, Logiline, also uses a dedicated system that seamlessly interfaces with ours. This integration ensures all shipments are tracked, and issues like address errors are quickly resolved. The system automatically keeps clients informed about order and delivery status, minimizing the risk of errors and lost items.
Trade fair season sees a spike in shipments leaving our Lemwerder site. This is when our fine-tuned logistics processes really shine, and we’re available around the clock to meet our clients’ needs. Whether it’s a precise early-morning delivery or a last-minute change in destination, we make it happen. Need something delivered to Gate 3A between 6:30 and 7:15 a.m.? We’re on it. Or if your fitter has moved from the trade fair site to the hotel? We’ll make the necessary adjustments.
Like Procedes, Logiline is committed to sustainable and environmentally conscious practices. Climate protection is a critical global challenge, and we’re doing our part, guided by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Specifically, we have offset our company’s greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing 96 climate protection certificates. Our fleet includes hybrid and electric vehicles, which are powered by solar energy from our own panels. Even our company servers are climate-neutral, running on green energy from hydro and wind power. We also give clients the option to offset the carbon emissions of their shipments through climate-positive projects.
You can read about how Procedes builds very different projects in the article on metal processing. But what if the result doesn't fit into a standard box? (Spoiler: it rarely does!) The right packaging has an influence on transport safety, but also on the possible shipping service providers and the duration of transportation. That's why we are constantly working with Procedes on new and improved packaging methods. These considerations start with the receipt of your project, because the right packaging should not be an afterthought.
The consultancy service also includes weighing up safety, speed and costs. Together with the Procedes project managers and our customers, we work out the best individual solution here too.
The trade fair business is international. Accordingly, we also ship our products internationally. And let's be honest, how much do you know about international shipping, customs regulations and cross-border logistics solutions? Not much? Never mind. Because we know the regulations and the big and small tricks of the best shipping methods. This is how we get international deliveries safely to their destination.
In our years of cooperation with the various customs offices, we have established very efficient processes. We have also been able to simplify some things for Procedes. In the past, we often thought twice about whether an order was even worth sending abroad. Today, we have a solution for almost everything and an accelerated process. Of course, international shipping still involves more bureaucracy than a delivery within Germany. But we can provide our customers with comprehensive advice in this area and can then implement the delivery quickly if required.
Before you jump off now: We don't mean the luxury solution or the most expensive solution! We mean the solution where you can make the best decision for your priorities and your project with individual advice. The cooperation between the producer and logistics service provider directly on the Procedes site in Lemwerder and the associated combination of our expertise is the ideal solution for us.
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