Two modules weighing 563 Te and 334 Te, each 25m x 15m x 11.6m, transported in a complex multimodal operation from Houston USA to Batam in Indonesia Bertling is a privately owned, diverse company, whose reputation for quality service in multi-modal transportation is recognised worldwide. Leadership Bertling strives for leadership-position in providing best practice industry specific solutions to global Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining and Engineering Contractors. Customer focused Bertling provides operational excellence by continual improvement and innovation in customer focused Supply Chain Management. Tall order? The short answer is Bertling.
Bertling History In 1865, Friedrich H. Bertling, just 23 years old, registered his own company F.H. Bertling with the aim of providing transport links throughout Scandinavia and the Baltic region, with access to the industrial centres of Continental Europe. F.H. Bertling, a Senator of the seaport town of Lübeck in Germany and Consul of the Kingdom of Norway, was actively involved in community issues and decisions concerning trade. Bertling s vision to combine overland and sea transportation, linking the German industrial regions with Scandinavia and the Baltic states, became the focus of his transportation philosophy. Consequently, a diverse business developed to include chartering, freight forwarding, warehousing, custom clearance, stevedoring and insurance. Bertling Today The legacy of traditions and ethics as established by the founder almost 150 years ago still remain essential cornerstones of Bertling s philosophy today and in the future. Fast moving times, a competitive environment and a flexible approach to future challenges do not alleviate the need to preserve and maintain proven values to which the managing partners are committed. The continuous success of Bertling, however, is determined by the motivation and ability of its people. It is in this arena where achievements are realised. They are essential to client satisfaction and future growth. Bertling is focussed on satisfying the ever-changing needs of its global customers. Big. Bigger. Bertling.
Our Role Project Management Bertling employs a team of highly skilled project managers and engineers who travel worldwide to survey local conditions. Local Issues Bertling recognises that major developments impact on local communities and is committed to upholding local laws and to respect local culture. Logistic Execution Plan Bertling provides detailed logistic execution plans, describing reliable workflow and costs, based on the analyses of our project managers. We take good care...... of your shipment With dedication we will accompany you throughout all stages of your project: during the pre-construction phase by surveying routes, ports and locations or during the construction and production phase, by providing turnkey door to door logistic management.... of the people The responsibility for operating in a healthy and safe environment and to carry out our work with a safe methodology lies with all who are employed at Bertling, from the directors to the most junior staff member.... of the environment The preservation and improvement of the environment is a concern to us and all who are affected by a major development. Bertling has an impeccable track record in terms of environmental awareness when transporting hazardous material. Heavy Lift Engineering A team of heavy lift engineers design, implement, manage and survey tailormade handling methods, transport saddles and shipping methodologies. Ship Owning, Chartering & Operating An own fleet of 15 vessels allows Bertling to offer tailor-made shipping, breakbulk and chartering services worldwide. Freight Forwarding Bertling s experienced staff provide market leading transport services, no matter if Ex-Works, FOB or door to door forwarding is required. Quality, Health, Safety & Environment HSE plans, established and surveyed by Bertling s certified HSE Advisors in accordance with client requirements and our internal standards, are a paramount feature in every project. The long and the short.
Bertling Offices Algeria: Algiers Argentina: Buenos Aires Australia: Brisbane, Perth Bolivia: Santa Cruz, La Paz Brazil: Fortaleza, Manaus, Pecem, Porto Velho, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo Canada: Calgary Chile: Concepcion, Santiago de Chile China: Beijing, Shanghai Colombia: Barranquilla, Bogota DR Congo: Lubumbashi Egypt: Cairo Finland: Helsinki Germany: Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Lübeck Georgia: Tbilisi Ghana: Tema India: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Baroda, Chennai, Kharsia, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Visakhapatnam Indonesia: Jakarta Iraq: Basrah, Erbil, Safwan, Umm Qasr Italy: Milan Japan: Tokyo Jordan: Amman Kazakhstan: Aktau, Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau Kenya: Mombasa, Nairobi Kuwait: Kuwait City Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Mozambique: Beira, Maputo, Moatize, Nacala, Pemba, Tete Nigeria: Lagos, Port Harcourt Norway: Oslo Peru: Arequipa, Lima Russia: Moscow, Sakhalin Island Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Singapore: Singapore South Africa: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg South Korea: Seoul Spain: Las Palmas, Pamplona Sweden: Gävle, Gothenburg Thailand: Bangkok Turkey: Ankara, Istanbul Turkmenistan: Ashgabat, Hazar, Turkmenbashy UAE: Dubai Uganda: Kampala UK: Aberdeen, London, Middlesbrough Uruguay: Montevideo USA: Dallas, Houston, Miami Zambia: Kitwe The ability. The aptitude. The authority. For more information about the length we go to move the biggest, longest and heaviest cargo, speak to our people in your region. Alternatively send your requests to projects@bertling.com (for project forwarding inquiries), chartering@fhbertling.de (for chartering/breakbulk inquiries) or fleet@bertlingship.de (for ship owning/operating inquiries). Contact details for all Bertling offices are available at. Whatever. Whenever. Wherever.
Project Management We manage projects worldwide using innovation and experienced personnel. Our go anywhere approach has driven us to gain expertise in even the most challenging territory, enabling us to deliver projects on time and on budget in any location across the globe. We believe in listening to our customers and sharing their project goals. We understand the importance of deadlines, overcoming physical and technical constraints and keeping to project schedules to minimise the impact on material and cash flow.
Our People Work in close-knit teams with proven track records and skilled leaders Use their expertise to meet new geographic, technical or environmental challenges every day Use intelligent planning tools to create innovative solutions Are skilled negotiators with all stakeholders, including local subcontractors and government authorities Provide expertise, ensuring specialist skills are tailored for each and every project Are flexible in their approach and ready to deliver projects anywhere across the globe Take care through their sensitivity to cultural diversity and local issues Our Organisation Duplicates the oil and gas triangle of strategic locations, with major offices in Tokyo, Houston and London Mirrors the key global mining centres, with major operational centres in Johannesburg, Perth and Santiago de Chile Is staffed by project logistics specialists based in the key centres across the globe, including intersections of the world s sea lanes Operates throughout every time zone, on every continent Works closely with local resources in project destination countries, enabling us to establish our own local experts on the ground Our Systems Are developed, enhanced, managed and maintained by our team of in-house experts Combine all our offices in one global network which shares identical technology, working methods and fully utilises our proven management tools Our Specialists Heavy Lift Engineers Project Managers Shipping & Chartering Experts Air Charter Experts HSE Managers Quality Managers Finance/Cash Flow Experts Many of our specialists have honed their expertise through years of in-house experience, continuing training and exposure to multiple projects
Airfreight Services Air Cargo Handling & Air Chartering Our mission is to be the most reputable air charter broker, providing our customers with a unique expertise in worldwide air charters and project related logistics, managed by dedicated staff that aspire to industry specific knowledge and service quality.
Bertling s Airfreight Specialists Handle worldwide movements of air cargo Provide dedicated customer service Provide door-to-door or airport-to-airport services Provide support in some of the most remote and inaccessible regions in the world Are IATA approved cargo agents Are Department of Transport security listed Are BS EN ISO 9001 quality approved Are well-experienced air charter operators Provide cargo charters Are specialists in over dimensional and out of gauge cargo Perform hundreds of full air charters to worldwide locations each year Have long-standing relationships with aircraft owners and operators Operate 24 hours a day/365 days a year
Heavy Lift & Engineering Bertling s in-house heavy lift and engineering team is an industry leader in the transport of extra large, over dimensional and heavy lift cargoes.
Heavy Lift Has a proven successful track record within the energy sector, mining, power generation, and construction industries Provides supervision of cargo securing, lashing and handling Develops methodologies and procedures for the most challenging projects in difficult environments Feasibility studies, route surveys, marine surveys and infrastructure evaluations performed globally Operates under the strictest guidelines for health, safety and environment Provides complete subcontractor management Continuous risk assessments Engineering Designs and builds individual transport frames Evaluates the technical suitability of handling and transport equipment Can be mobilised globally at short notice Provides certified drawings and calculations Evaluates handling methods and lashing/securing systems
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Our Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental policies have been developed by our Nebosh-trained staff to achieve a healthy and accident-free environment.
Our Targets To operate in a safe, secure and healthy environment To work on preventing accidents and harm to persons To preserve and improve the environment To provide induction, information, instruction and supervision for employees Our Planning Considers all HSSE standards from the beginning of the project until the end Reduces incidents and accidents by analysing and managing potential risks to ALARP* Incorporates training and safety awareness among the entire Bertling Project Team and appointed subcontractors Includes close consultation with the local community to minimise disruption to the surrounding environment Involves careful evaluation of locally established companies to maximise community buy-in (* as low as reasonably practicable) Our Training Is scheduled and organised for local personnel worldwide Allows for continuous updating and auditing Includes Hazardous Cargo Awareness Has been certified under ISO Standards since 1993
Logistics Management Bertling provides operational excellence in solutions for project forwarding and logistics management worldwide.
Our Organisation Has an extended worldwide network of more than 90 offices in 43 countries Has a dedicated and highly experienced team of international professionals Is certified under ISO 9001:2008 Has continuous HSE training and evaluation of staff Our Systems Provide Consignment monitoring Pre-shipment inspection Pre-shipment advice Status reporting Post-shipment advice Selection of reliable and cost-effective carriers Responsive account management Hazardous goods management Insurance Our Documentation Provides consular work Provides Letter of Credit handling Provides efficient document handling Our Services Provide warehousing & packing services Provide consolidation Provide customs brokerage Ex-works, FOB or door-to-door shipments Provide customer driven reports
Ship Owning, Chartering and Operating Bertling s ship owning and chartering experience goes back to the company s foundation in 1865. Today Bertling owns and operates a fleet of 14 open hatch box shaped vessels and 3 handysize bulk carriers to and from worldwide locations. Breakbulk, chartering and freight forwarding services are only examples of Bertling s extensive shipping portfolio. Whether raw materials, project cargo or agricultural products Bertling ships what s shippable.
Waterproof Shipping & Chartering Solutions 24/7 Solent/Toscana/Atacama Class Deadweight: 35,200 tonnes 12 sister vessels Navarra Class Deadweight: 52,000 tonnes 2 sister vessels Aquitania Class Deadweight: 35,000 tonnes 3 sister vessels Never standing still, Bertling looks to the future and has already ordered seven additional vessels. This innovative new-building program encompasses the following vessel types: Seahorse type Deadweight: 35,000 tonnes 1 vessel Kamsarmax type Deadweight: 82,000 tonnes 3 sister vessels The Bertling vessels mainly operate between Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia providing reliable and compliant connections between all major international ports. Bertling s Chartering service package includes movement of large volumes of cargo (such as fertilizer, energy products, steel, etc), shipping of project cargo, voyage management, time chartering, documentary solutions, as well as sales, purchase and new-building contract management. Moreover, Bertling s Chartering offices in Singapore, Shanghai, Hamburg, Rio de Janeiro and Lima offer flexible and secure bulk commodity transportation solutions either on spot or period basis. chartering@fhbertling.de Contact: Adolf Rybatzki fleet@bertlingship.de Contact: Paul Thomson
Information Technology Systems Interaction between IT and Logistics has never been more important and demanding. Therefore Bertling has invested in state-of-the-art and reliable IT systems that ensure smooth project handling for clients and cargo of all sizes. Seamless reporting, real-time information and sub-contractor management in even the remotest locations is achieved through Bertling s robust IT systems. Bertling is continuously working to develop its software and systems further, enhance efficiency and optimize processes to adapt to the growing requirements of our clients and projects.
Our Operating System Is a logistics project management system Has been developed by Bertling s own IT company BESITEC Is utilising the latest Java EE and application server technology Provides interfaces to external systems: for example SAP, Maximo, IPMS, Marian, Dakosy Has extensive and flexible EDI capabilities and is able to use various different data formats and data exchange protocols Has a modular architecture that comprises: - purchase order management & expediting functionality - transport booking and documentation - event management - warehouse management - billing & costs control - tracking & tracing - reporting module - EDI module Can display and monitor any event of the entire transport chain Provides sophisticated internet based cargo tracking and tracing systems which are accessible 24/7 Allows tracking on various different levels: PO line item level, MMT/SCN level, shipment level Provides a huge variety of reports and KPI s which can be amended according to clients requirements Is highly adaptable to cater clients and projects individual requirements Provides the central data centre for all Bertling offices worldwide Allows file sharing between our offices and thus reduces duplicated data entries and errors Increases central data security BLU - Looking to the future BLU