Rhenus & Jost

Even though JOST faced geopolitical intricacies as well as challenges due to COVID-19, Rhenus was not only able to offer flexible logistics solutions, but these solutions also led to a 10% reduction in their import freight charges.

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About Jost

About Jost

 

  • JOST is a leading global producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry. Over 3,500 employees work in more than 20 countries.
  • Their broad client portfolio means a logistical challenge – Ranging from smaller customers that require the delivery of just a few tons, up to larger customers requiring the transport of equipment up to 25,000 tons.
Rhenus & Jost

The Logistics Challenge

One of JOST’s suppliers in Brazil currently ships seven containers of components to JOST in the USA every week. The business need a reliable service provider that offers asuitable container transport solutions which caters for thesize and weight of these specific shipments.
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CHOOSING RHENUS

  • A solution-based Less-Than-Container-Load approach, coupled with the ability to offer more flexibility and reliability through a combination of ocean, railair and road transport, has resulted in a lasting relationship between JOST and Rhenus.

Quote: Thiemo Ruthenberg

WE ARE ALWAYS TREATED LIKE AN AAA CLIENT. AT RHENUS, THE CUSTOMER IS KING.

Thiemo Ruthenberg Director of Global Logistics @ JOST

SHORT LCL FACTS

SMART DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Rhenus’ warehouse storage capacity in the USA has allowed a smart delivery system to be introduced to better manage the volume of goods delivered to JOST i, which has also resulted in reduced standing time fees in Charleston.

HURRICANES IN SOUTH AMERICA

Due to industrial unrest and hurricanes, a direct shipping route from Brazil to Charleston was unavailable. Rhenus found a solution and was able to re-route via Colombia instead.

SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

One single key account manager handled all the arrangements with JOST simplifying the communications process  ensuring nothing was lost in translation.

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