DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The current global
supply chain crisis is having an impact on infrastructure projects
worldwide. As Qatar's largest contractor, UCC has investigated
a number of alternatives to deliver high value projects for clients
despite the global container shortage and rising freight costs.
Head of Power International Holding Inbound Logistics,
Ayman Rabata said:
"Instead of using traditional shipping methods via container,
we've worked out a solution to use bulk carriers – the ships that
normally ship grain and unboxed cargo – to make sure there is no
disruption to our projects."
Choosing to ship materials on bulk carriers instead of in
containers has allowed UCC to get its essential building materials
in Qatar to complete projects on
time.
"Qatar has invested heavily in
infrastructure and development of freight capabilities, but nobody
could have predicted the current ocean freight crisis. The rising
cost of containers and space availability meant we had to think
outside the box to deliver our projects on-time for clients."
Sourcing containers and vessels to carry materials has become an
increasing problem for companies worldwide. The challenge for UCC
was to ship over 95,000 cubic meters of building materials used for
large housing projects. The EPS Cement Sandwich walls would
ordinarily require space in over 1,400 containers.
UCC found a solution to the container shortage in bulk shipping
enabling the company to meet its targets and deadlines.
The material is fragile and can break if knocked together during
high seas. To overcome this, UCC requested the pallets be separated
with wood and rubber to act as a shock absorber in the event of
collision. Only few pallets were damaged and were unusable.
UCC is one of many companies under Power International Holding
along with Qatar's dairy –
Baladna. This group of companies is no stranger to supply chain
issues, having famously airlifted 4,000 cows into Qatar in 2017.
Mohamed Sabri, UCC Holding
Group CEO said: "We always do our best to anticipate supply chain
crisis. Where we can't find an immediate solution, we will work to
find one that fits our needs and those of our clients. We remain
committed to delivery and our logistics operation is a massive part
of that."
About UrbaCon Trading & Contracting Company (UCC)
UrbaCon Trading & Contracting Company (UCC) is a Qatari
based international construction services company and a leading
Grade A licensed builder. Our impressive construction footprint in
Qatar is led by our ever-growing
pool of trained professionals. Since UCC's establishment, the
company has sustained profitability with a diversified local and
international portfolio. Today UCC is one of the best Construction
and Contracting companies in the Arab world, ranked 132 among top
Global Contractors by prestigious Engineering News-Record
(ENR).
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