Transcript Gemini Corporation business case

BUSINESS CASE
Gemini Corporation n.v.
Cost effective logistics
Transparent information
Quality controlled materials
Import and export of recyclable raw
materials via Antwerp
Gemini Corporation is a sourcing,
inspecting and logistics
company for recyclable raw
materials based in Belgium.
The company’s wide geographical
spread and presence in several
continents allows Gemini
corporation to open up new
markets for suppliers and provide
new sourcing opportunities for
customers.
www.geminicorp.be
www.portofantwerp.com
Gemini Corporation trains its
own quality inspectors in-house
and offers expertise in multimodal logistics with efficient and
timely delivery.
COMPANY PROFILE
GEMINI
CORPORATION NV
 over 40 specialists
in Belgium, 200
employees worldwide
 associated offices
spread over US,
Europe, Middle East
and Asia
We provide a full
cradle-to-cradle
approach with Antwerp
as a European hub.
 Biggest divisions:
plastics, steel, rubber
 Import/export
1 million tonnes per
year (40,000 TEU)
BUSINESS CASE
Gemini Corporation n.v.
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Challenge
High logistics
costs in a complex,
regulated market
Solution
Strategic location
and expertise in
Port of Antwerp
Result
Deliver high-quality
materials in a cost
effective way
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COMPLIANCE
 TRANSPARENT INFORMATION
 HIGH QUALITY
REQUIREMENTS
Doing business on a world
scale includes different regulatory
compliance requirements.
Transparent information is
crucial.
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SMART LOGISTICS
To improve cost effectiveness,
a constant search for the most
economic and reliable routes
is key, without losing sight of
quality.
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EXPERIENCED WORKFORCE
To deliver high-quality
products, goods must be tested
by experienced and reliable
inspectors.
Regular contact with the
Port Authority has given Gemini
Corporation unique expertise in
the complex regulated world of
European compliance and other
opportunities in the port. “You
can have the best facilities you
want, but if people don’t think
the same as you do, it’s hard to
achieve your goals”.
Higher cost effectiveness:
thanks to a clear view of
the maritime and storage
opportunities in the port, Gemini
Corporation is able to choose the
most cost-effective transport flow
to and from Antwerp.
 RELIABLE, HIGH-QUALITY
INSPECTIONS
The right attitude combined
with in-house training has
resulted in a team of reliable
employees who guarantee highquality inspections.
 MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS
The broad range of maritime
and multi-modal connections
available in the port of Antwerp
creates the opportunity to find
the best solution, both for foreland and for hinterland flows of
goods.
 WELL TRAINED EMPLOYEES
The multi-lingual knowledge
combined with a hands-on
mentality form the perfect basis
to set up a team of experts.
Gemini Group has sought out
experienced employees with the
right attitude to be trained inhouse to become excellent quality
inspectors.
Supply chain
Port of Antwerp
SOURCING
CLOSING
THE LOOP
TRANSPORT
IMPORT
LOGISTICS
WAREHOUSE
INSPECTION
& SORTING
BUY BACK
ARRANGEMENTS
REPROCESSED
MATERIAL
GEMINI CORPORATION N.V.
Surendra Borad Patawari, Chairman, T: +32 (0)3 254 04 14, E: [email protected]
PORT OF ANTWERP
Rose-Marie Pype, Business Development Manager, T: +32 (0)3 205 24 05,
E: [email protected]
Responsible editor: Port of Antwerp — Pictures: © Port of Antwerp — October 2015 — 601401
LOADING
CONTAINERS
TRANSPORT
TO QUAY PORT
RECYCLING
OF SCRAP
EXPORT
LOGISTICS
UNLOADING
& DELIVERY