Thirty destination countries, unusual products such as 12-ton weaving looms and their spare parts, and a single point of contact coordinating the entire process – this is what the supply chain of Lindauer Dornier GmbH and Dachser looks like.
Global logistics operator Dachser transported a twelve-ton weaving loom by air from the Lake Constance region in Germany to Osaka, Japan, for its client, Lindauer Dornier GmbH – a global manufacturer of weaving machines.
– This type of specialized transport requires advance planning. Since this is a luxury we can afford, the truly demanding issue is delivering spare parts worldwide with a lead time often of only a few hours – says Daniele Borrescio, Sales Manager at Dachser Air & Sea Logistics in Kaufbeuren.
Fast, flexible, cost-optimal – this is how Borrescio describes the cooperation initiated on March 1, 2009, with the officially certified known consignor – Lindauer Dornier. Dachser is responsible for the entire logistics regarding spare parts deliveries for the company in the air freight sector, ensuring that looms, special machines, and spare parts are in good condition. Dachser Air & Sea Logistics sends parts by air to over 30 locations worldwide. It also handles customs clearance in the countries of distribution. Every day, the Dachser branch in Kaufbeuren uses its own fleet of vehicles and drivers to collect goods from the Dornier factories in Lindau and nearby Esseratsweiler.
– We have provided the client with a single point of contact coordinating all Dornier inquiries and shipments. Although the Kaufbeuren branch does not have direct connections to an international air cargo terminal, we carry out all stages of international air freight for Lindauer Dornier GmbH. From flight data to proof of delivery, we fulfill every client request – explains Borrescio.
The results speak for themselves: annually, the Kaufbeuren branch sends approximately 1,600 shipments weighing about 220 tons. These include both small parts and huge machines.