Inland transportation

Our logistics service includes inland transportation at both origin and destination countries, with steel or raw materials being moved by truck, rail wagon and barge. To maximise control and minimise costs, Stemcor’s logistics people are located close to markets and sources of supply. Our skill is in finding the most cost-effective solution without jeopardising delivery time and in maintaining damage prevention measures during transhipment between ocean going vessels and inland transport.

By truck

Whilst Stemcor does not own its own fleet of trucks, we have well established relationships with the most professional names in the business. This affords us the greatest flexibility and enables ‘just in time’ delivery. Our UK distribution companies and our stockholding business in Continental Europe and the USA sell steel on a delivered basis, a large proportion of which is transported by truck.

By rail

Many of the steel mills in the CIS and Eastern European countries are located at a considerable distance from the sea port. Stemcor has developed expertise in the rail transportation of steel from these countries to the ports. We employ qualified professionals to oversee the paperwork and other formalities to achieve this task effectively and efficiently. Within the USA, where many steel buyers and suppliers are located in the interior the use of rail services is an efficient way to transport material to and from ports.

By barge

In the USA barges are a recognised method for transporting steel and raw materials, in particular serving the Mid-western terminals on the Mississippi river and its tributaries. In central Europe delivery by barge is also a cost effective and practical option. Stemcor has considerable expertise throughout the Group in this area of steel transportation.

Port logistics

Established relationships with port agents, forwarders and stevedoring companies ensure proper storage and handling of cargoes while in ports. Stemcor looks to make beneficial long term agreements and, where appropriate, invest in port infrastructure to augment transport and shipping arrangements. We place emphasis on proper handling of cargoes both in ports and when loading and unloading onto vessels and inland transport.