3PL/Logistics

Volga-Dnepr Group has launched a new Engineering & Logistics Centre (ILC) to focus on developing tailored services for complex worldwide transportation logistics projects

ILC will specialise in two major logistics areas that combine the primary and secondary products of the Group:

Charter + offers value added services to existing customers This will include providing solutions such as autocranes at airports for loading/unloading large, heavy pieces of cargo, pick-up from warehouse and/or manufacturer locations and transport to the airport

Charter + will also arrange and supervise the design and production of special mechanical tooling necessary for specific cargo loading and transportation projects

ILC's additional services will include advice on various modes of transport, including expert evaluation of cargo packaging for air carriage

Provision of a wide range of door-to-door delivery services Integrated air charter transportation for outsize and project cargo will be arranged using the Group's own fleet of AN-124 and IL-76TD-90CD freight aircraft and, where necessary, aircraft of third party operators, such as smaller AN-26

Scheduled and charter cargo services will be operated by B747 freighters using the route network of AirBridgeCargo and partner airlines

ILC will deal with arranging multi-modal logistics packages, including land and sea transport, as well as providing assistance with customs clearance and insurance

According to the project coordinator Konstantin Vekchine, implementation of this business initiative will enable Volga-Dnepr to essentially expand its niche in the transport and logistic market

"These services will involve the use of all-inclusive logistics and engineering approaches, including our unique in-house developments to meet the full requirements of our customers," said Vekchine "The solution becomes a possibility owing to a range of the Group's advantages: Volga-Dnepr operates a fleet of outstanding and mutually complementary aircraft, its own fleet of trucks, has a captive insurance company, unique technical expertise, bonded carrier status and a team of professionals"

As the key markets for integrated logistics services are situated in the US and Europe, ILC will be based at the Volga-Dnepr UK headquarters at London Stansted ILC will also concentrate on promoting its services in Russia, taking into account the dynamically growing transport needs of the Russian market