CHEMICAL LOGISTICS
Moving forward, technology will play an even more critical role in chemical supply chains. More chemical logistics providers will use sensors to measure humidity, temperature, and other qualities during transportation and storage. “Hyper-visibility into supply chain conditions will grow,” Jensen says. The CHIPS and Science Act, among other changes, provides $52.7 billion for American semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing. It’s likely to affect chemical supply chains, as semiconductor manufacturing is a significant user of chemicals. As more semiconductor factories operate in the United States, they’ll likely find it more efficient to bring materials from within the United States, versus from other parts of the globe. Companies may decide to hold less inventory if shipping takes only a few days, rather than multiple weeks, says Dustin Miles, vice president of global transportation with Rinchem Company. As chemical production increases in the United States, so will the chemical transportation sector. The ACC is projecting about 1 million additional shipments annually by 2030. The logistics providers dedicated to the chemical industry will continue to innovate, to leverage effective shipping solutions, and to apply their experience and insight to ensure they can move shipments safely, efficiently, and accurately.
intermodal, with specialization in hazardous materials handling and movement. By working with CLX LaneLogix ™ chemical supply chain professionals can more effectively manage their procurement functions to reduce spending and boost margins. Among other capabilities, the CLX database, which is fed daily market updates, can predict rate competitiveness and provide comparable market service requirements. LaneLogix ™ also allows chemical shippers to evaluate carriers and conduct electronic bids. BOOSTING VISIBILITY CLX partnered with a large Dutch chemical company whose annual transportation spending topped $100 million. The company wanted to compare its transportation rates with its competitors, and then optimize them. Working with the company, CLX leveraged LaneLogix ™ to boost visibility and enable faster, more optimized bidding and procurement solutions. Among other benefits to the company, LaneLogix ™ identified savings of $9 million, offered greater supply chain visibility, and enabled enhanced decision-making. CLX Gravity, a transportation analytics solution, extends traditional analytics to provide comprehensive data integration capabilities that combine information from both internal and external sources. Decision makers can close the gaps between visibility, performance, spend and risk, and then use data-driven insights to build and sustain a next- generation supply chain. Through CLX Logistics’ intermodal logistics solutions, chemical companies can drive cost reductions of up to 30% when compared to over-the-road chemical shipments. In addition, intermodal offers fewer driver capacity constraints and can cut companies’ overall carbon footprint, among other benefits. Along with its services and technology solutions, CLX employees are critical
of its extensive experience in chemical logistics, chemical companies across the globe trust ChemLogix to build and deliver transportation solutions that meet their unique regulatory pressures, as well as safety and security concerns. CLX’s global transportation management system with partner e2open covers all modes and regions, enabling chemical shippers to plan, execute, and optimize transportation operations and ensure delivery performance to partners and customers anywhere in the world, while complying with relevant regulations and maximizing efficiency. The system also provides advanced visibility and control over day-to-day transportation operations. Through its interactive dashboards and real-time metrics, shippers can identify outliers and trouble spots that need attention— before they become challenges. Managed Transportation, a robust suite of CLX Logistics solutions including mode management, digital freight brokering, and analytical tools, helps chemical manufacturers lower costs and boost service. Operations in North America and in Europe are expanding globally for road, rail car management, and bulk liquid Chemical companies turn to ChemLogix to build and deliver transportation solutions that meet regulatory requirements as well as safety and security concerns.
CLX Logistics: CREATING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC VALUE “As a third-party logistics and
technology company with a focus in the chemical industry, we strive to drive economic value in all our relationships,” says David Vieira, president and chief executive officer. CLX accomplishes this by combining expertise and experience, best-of- breed technology, and a personal, dedicated approach. ChemLogix is CLX’s industry- recognized chemical 4PL division and the origin of CLX Logistics. Because
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