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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics receives “Supplier of the year 2007” Award

Benteler Automotive is one of the leading global suppliers to the automotive industry. Every year, Benteler awards suppliers from ten different categories as best global suppliers. In the category “Logistics” Hellmann Worldwide Logistics received the “Supplier of the Year 2007” award for their outstanding transatlantic procurement logistics services including the specific development and implementation of packing solutions for optimal loading and utilization of container space. All awards were handed over to all winners in a big ceremony in the presence of Hubertus Benteler and about 100 guests from around the world at the Parkhotel, Bad Lippspringe/Germany.

Both companies have been working together for more than five years in the field of transatlantic supply logistics connecting about 60 suppliers in Europe with production plants in Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

Besides pick-up scheduling and sea freight consolidations through dedicated automotive logistics teams in Germany and France, Hellmann provides a sophisticated reporting system that controls purchase order and allows transportation “just in time”. In the frame of CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) the development of seaworthy packaging material with a container suitable design stands out. Through constant cooperation and communication with all suppliers in Europe as well as with all plants in the Americas, permanent cost savings were generated for increasing transport volumes permanently.

At the price-giving ceremony, Hubertus Benteler, Managing Owner Benteler Group, said: "Benteler Automotive will grow steadily over the next five years. In order to achieve our ambiguous goals we need ambiguous and innovative suppliers, too. You as winners have best chances to be part of that growth."

Bernd Oevermann, Director Hellmann Automotive Logistics, emphasized: "This prestigious award recognizes our continuous improvements in our intercontinental supply logistics modules. The entire automotive team around the world is very proud of this recognition."

From Left: Hubertus Benteler (Benteler Automotive), Albano Franco (Benteler Automotive), Valerie Maniquant (Benteler Automotive), Karl Waltemathe (HWL), Bernd Oevermann (HWL), Dr. Andreas Schürholz (Benteler Automotive) und Ney Vasconcellos (Benteler Automotive)




 

San Diego Team at its First Trade Show

The Hellmann San Diego team participated in the 19th annual Mexport Trade Show organized by the Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce. It is one of the largest trade shows in the Southern California/ Baja California region.

This trade show provides a special venue for San Diego & Tijuana companies to showcase their goods and services directly to the maquiladora industry. Hellmann San Diego was welcomed by the local Chamber leader, Customs Border Protection, San Diego Brokers Association and the Mexican Brokers Association.

Pictured from left: Jerry Gillis (Branch Manager San Diego) and Marco Garcia (Business Development Manager)




 

NEW Hotline for Government/Military Sales Requests

We have news from our Government/Military Vertical:

A new “Government Hotline” was established to provide all existing and potential Hellmann customers with direct access to our Government/Military expertise: Call 1-866-680-4688!

For questions on the Government/Military Vertical, please feel free to contact Chuck Bolduc (VP Government/Military Sales): cbolduc@us.hellmann.net!




 

Hellmann Successfully Passes ISO9001 and ISO14001 Audits

We are happy to announce that Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc. passed both the ISO9001 audit as well as the ISO14001 audit! While the ISO9001 focuses on Quality Management Standards, ISO14001 addresses Environmental Management.

In 2007, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics was awarded a global based ISO9001 certification effective for one year, with a recertification audit scheduled for the following year that would then be in place for three years. The recertification audit was to be conducted at Miami, Hong Kong and a facility in Germany. The entire Hellmann global certification was dependent on these three locations passing the ISO 9001 audit. Hellmann Miami stood up to the challenge and passed the ISO9001 audit. Our company received many positive remarks from the audit team on our quality structure and procedures, as well as a successful start to the environmental ISO certification process related to ISO14001.

In 2007, global Headquarters chose to start the process of obtaining ISO14001 certification for environmental compliance for the Miami and Headquarters facility. ISO14001 is a very complex certification that touches every aspect of our facility from the excessive use of paper to proper handling of hazardous materials that touch the docks.

We are thrilled to relate that the Miami team passed this critical audit as well and will be awarded the ISO14001 certificate effective for one year. A second audit to be done next year will award Miami the continuous certification. It is expected that this certification will expand globally over the next several years in compliance with Hellmann’s global objective to “think green”.

Check out our company website to learn more about Hellmann’s approach to Quality and Environmental aspects: www.hellmann.net




 

Hellmann’s EDI system is a Big Hit with Customers

With advances in technology making business communications faster, easier and more efficient, it is with no surprise that customers and partners of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics are embracing its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) service. The service, which electronically transmits documents such as orders, status messages as well as registrations and forms is in fact so popular that Hellmann is receiving an average of 150,000 messages in a daily transmission.

 

The designed EDI technology enables messages to be processed at every stage in the supply chain from the moment an order is placed, to when the order arrives at its final destination. In short, the EDI service keeps everyone informed of the exact location of any consignment at any given moment in time. In 2006, Hellmann found that 36 million messages were exchanged between 2,500 partners and customers worldwide.

 

Martin Meyer, UK Managing Director of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics,  explained: “Hellmann’s overall aim is to provide the best quality service to our customers. The EDI system is an excellent tool in supporting this. Through the EDI system we offer customers total transparency and as you can see from the figures, this is something they really appreciate. In addition, and from a business perspective, it offers consistency between Hellmann offices, saves valuable time and is more likely to eliminate any possible errors that can occur in supply chains.”

Due to the popularity of the EDI service and the growing number of system users, Hellmann is planning to restructure the EDI department. Jurgen Burger, Chief Executive Officer of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, concluded: “The extended software will allow for an even better response time to customer’s needs and requests. Moreover, we can link up our existing services to the EDI system so that eventually customers can have complete access to our full range of IT capabilities.”




 

Ace of Spades Dragline is One Step Closer to its Big US Move

Since October 2007, the ‘Ace of Spades’ dragline, which has been based at Stobswood in Morpeth, Northumberland for a number of years, has been painstakingly dismantled ready for the dragline’s big move to America. After months of preparation, the project is now in its final stage of the UK movement with some of the larger and more awkward pieces recently transported to the Port of Blyth - a project that was managed by leading logistics specialists, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK together with RTH Lubbers.

John Ashbrook, Seafreight Manager for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK explained: “One of the sites at the Port of Blyth which is dedicated to the Ace of Spades dragline currently looks like a giant jigsaw puzzle. We have thousands of nuts and bolts in drums, smaller and more delicate pieces in several containers and now the larger pieces have arrived at the site ready for the ‘jigsaw’ pieces to be transported to the US.” Hellmann has been working with the international transportation firm, RTH Lubbers, to transfer the Ace of Spades pieces from its old site in Morpeth the ten mile distance to the Port of Blyth.

The transportation of the Ace of Spade’s machinery began in January 2008 with the smaller and more delicate pieces transported first. Nevertheless, the most testing pieces to deliver were the final and larger components which RTH Lubbers transported separately from the containers. Stuart Ferguson, Commercial Director of RTH Lubbers, commented: “In its entirety, the Ace of Spade dragline weighs in at a massive 4,500 tons so it is easy to imagine the sheer size and weight of the larger pieces that we have transported. One such piece, which is part of the dragline’s generator, was 90 tons and 42ft long. To transfer this piece to the port required comprehensive logistics planning and coordination, ensuring the roads were suitable for the movement and that police and the Highways Agency were informed before the movement took place.”

Just like the dismantling of the Ace of Spades, the movement required just as much coordination between Hellmann, RTH Lubbers and owners of the dragline, North America Coal Corporation (NACC). This was conducted on a week-by-week basis which meant that once a week, the full team got together for a day of movement. When the project was complete, RTH Lubbers had made over 200 trips. Stuart Ferguson continued: “The Ace of Spades is a really high-profile piece of machinery around the Morpeth area and surrounding neighbourhoods as it has been part of the landscape for several years. As a local firm ourselves, we are really pleased to have worked on such a unique project especially as it has proven to be so varied and sometimes challenging. Ultimately, it is the partnership between the three firms that has really made this project a success.”

Due to the careful planning and coordination, Hellmann, RTH Lubbers and NACC completed the movement ahead of schedule. Now, with all the components in place, the Ace of Spades will be shipped to the States on the same shipping service in a few weeks time.




 

A ForeignTrade Zone Customer Says Thank You

Since May 1, 2007, a portion of Hellmann’s facility in Indianapolis is designated as a Foreign Trade Zone. The FTZ status provides our customers with the possibility to meet all of the requirements of tracking & handling mandated by U.S. Customs. It enables them to (a) lower inventory costs, (b) defer/reduce and/or eliminate U.S. Customs duties, (c) distribution savings and (d) elect preferential duty rates.

Our Boston office has received a Thank you Letter from one of Hellmann’s first Hellmann Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) accounts: Holophane supplies glass lenses to some of the major auto makers and customers such as, Valeo Sylvania, North American Lighting, Automotive Lighting, J.W. Speaker, and Visteon.

Robert,

On behalf of Holophane Administration, Logistics and Quality, I would like to inform you and your Hellmann Colleagues in Boston and Indianapolis for your dedication and ability to relocate Holophanes international logistic platform to the Indianapolis Free Trade Zone with zero interruptions to our customers throughout North America and Mexico. Hellmanns immediate improvements in logistic communication regarding incoming containers and shipments to our customers have already echoed appreciation and praise. Holophane would also like to extend its recognition to Brenda Spencer and James Thatcher for their expertise and enthusiasm to resolve aggressive import challenges consistently. A special thanks to Carl King for his knowledge and devotion to warehouse management.

I personally would like to thank Glen Miller and Robert Crimmins for their continued efforts, patience and support in and out of the office while building the international and national logistic platform milestones. Thank you for your continuous support and looking forward to seeing you all in Indianapolis! George Cancelmo (Holophane / US Coordinator)

We would like to say Thank You to our teams in Boston and Indianapolis for doing such a great job!!!




 

Trade Compliance Corner: 10+2

For US Customs and Border Protection 10+2 is not just 12

Is your company ready for the Importer Security Filing requirements? Commonly referred to in the trade as the 10+2 initiative. This requirement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in some ways will change the way you import cargo into the United States.

Please find below a list of all 10 requirements that need to be submitted prior to the container being placed on board of the vessel:

1.

Manufacturer or Supplier, Name and Address

2.

Seller, Name and Address

3.

Buyer, Name and Address

4.

Shipped to Party, Name and Address

5.

Container Stuffing Location

6.

Name and Address of Party who stuffed the Container, or arranged for the Stuffing

7.

Importer of Record or Social Security Number or other Identifying number

8.

Consignee Number(s)

9.

Country of Origin

10.

Commodity Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)

However, this does NOT terminate the Automated Manifest System (AMS) requirements as well. Instead, this is an additional data that must be sent. The Importer or their agent (typically the Licensed Customs Broker) are the only groups allowed to send this filing. We highly recommend that you research these potential requirements and plan accordingly.

For more information see the attached document:



hwpcbpproposedrule102.pdf hwpcbpproposedrule102.pdf (25 KB)
 


 

NEW Verticals at Hellmann USA!

Hellmann USA has added a new vertical to its portfolio: Government & Military! The Government & Military sector has tremendous potential and provides Hellmann with a new direction to expand its market horizon.

 

With 35 years of experience in the logistics industry and almost 15 years in Government/Military Sales, Chuck Bolduc will take on the position of VP Government & Military Sales. With that, Hellmann USA builds the foundation for its new vertical. Chuck has filled various management positions on a national as well as global level. It is his goal to make Hellmann a strong logistics supporter of the Department of Defense and build a base of accounts that will cover the many aspects of government/military logistics. Chuck will report directly to Arnie Goldstein, Sr. VP Sales/Marketing.

From Left: Greg Reynolds (VP Airfreight), Chuck Bolduc (VP Gov/Military), Frank Scheibner (President&CEO) and Thomas Krusin (VP Prod. Dev. - Ocean)

 




 

HWL takes leading role in container security project

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics will take a leading position in container security. Together with Astrium, an aerospace company, the Hamburg container terminal carrier Eurogate and the MSC Gate Bremerhaven – a joint venture with Eurogate and MSC carrier – the company wants to develop a satellite-based “Container Security Service” (CSS). Core part of the project CSS is a monitoring box, which will be directly attached to the container. The monitoring box allows tracking of the container on a global level. In the future, this technology enables tracking of inside temperature, gassing activity as well as the monitoring of the overall container handling. This total control during the transportation of the container will reduce delays during unloading and a faster delivery to the final destination. This will be particularly helpful for shipment to the U.S. where security regulations have increased since September 11, 2001. Stefan Heine, Manager of Risk Management at HWL, points out that Hellmann wants to be a trendsetter when it comes to innovative ideas in regard to container security. The new cooperation for the CSS project is a major step in this direction. (Source: Verkehrsrundschau)




 

Great CLC success for Hellmann USA!

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“Laurinburg/Scotland County Area Chamber of Commerce and County representatives recently met with executives from WestPoint Home and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc. to celebrate the announcement that WestPoint Home has contracted with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc. to assume the distribution of its product worldwide. The facility in Wagram will become Hellmann’s largest distribution facility in the United States.

 

 

The decision is expected to create as many as 70 new jobs at the facility. “We are pleased to have Hellmann Worldwide Logistics as a new business partner in Scotland county,” said Chamber Board Chairman, Harry Yeatman. “Their long-standing track record of quality service, coupled with the company’s commitment to becoming an integral part of this community, make them a welcome addition to our industrial base. The Chamber of Commerce is here to assist Hellmann in any capacity necessary to make their transition in Wagram a success. Hellmann officials met with WestPoint employees and to begin the process of transforming the site from a manufacturing to a distribution facility.”

 

 

Wagram is an existing Westpoint facility which once was the largest towel manufacturing plant in the world employing over 2000 people, producing towels for the American Market. During its peak the plant ran 3 shifts for 24 hours, 7 days per week. Westpoint had a Distribution Center attached to each manufacturing plant and as manufacturing moved overseas only the DC was left with miscellaneous work such as quality control. Looking at the size of the facility (in total over 1.1 million square foot) it was determined that it could serve as a Distribution Center for Westpoint products produced overseas.

 

Hellmann CLC Inc.  (a division of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Inc.) will operate the DC for Westpoint. This represents the largest CLC set up for Hellmann in the USA today and will be a significant step towards the growth of Hellmann’s CLC product. Hellmann will operate the majority of this facility. The first milestone which is planned around June 25th, 2008: Hellmann USA will take over the operation in Wagram which will require installing its Warehouse Management System (LFS) and retrofitting the facility.

 

From Left: Sven Matthes (General Manager), Guy McCook (Chamber of Commerce Past Board Chair), J.D. Willis (Chairman, Scotland County Commissioners), Frank Scheibner (President and CEO Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc.), Harry Yeatman (Chamber of Commerce Board Chair), Rep. Doug Yongue and Sen. William R. Purcell




 

“Carrier of the Year 2007” Award

Hapag-Lloyd is “Carrier of the Year 2007” for the globally active logistics provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. Jost Hellmann (l.), Executive Board Chairman of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, presented the award in Hamburg to Uwe Lindemann, Head of Fracht Nord (r.). Among the criteria evaluated were service and customer orientation, global network, modernity and size of the fleet, IT links, pricing policy, financial stability and the length of the partnership. All shipping lines that worked with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in 2007 were evaluated.




 

Successful TSA Air Cargo Vulnerability Assessment for Hellmann USA

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instituted a program that allows TSA inspectors to come into an organization and, without penalty, review the security procedures and IACSSP handling for the air export environment. This is a much more stringent review than the normal TSA spot check audit, and all aspects of the TSA security program are reviewed and scrutinized.

Hellmann USA volunteers for all of these as the opportunity arises. We are very pleased to report that SEA and CLT have both been reviewed and have both passed with flying colors. This is a great credit to the employees of both branches – their hard work and dedication to handling this very complex program is to be commended. Please join us in congratulating these stations!




 

HWL Team Power: Sunrise to Sunset Relay: 170 Miles across Florida

Florida’s Ultimate Running Adventure! A Hellmann Team of 12 runners from HWL Miami and Headquarters succeeded in an almost impossible run: 170 miles, from Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach (A) to the Historic Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Estates in Downtown Ft Myers (B).

 

 

Cramped together with 12 other runners in a minivan for a day, no sleep, no showers and 170 miles to run under the burning sun of Southern Florida, the Hellmann team set an example for true team spirit:  With about 15 miles per person (divided in 3 legs), the team reached the final destination after 25 hours and 42 seconds. But that is not all: Out of over 40 teams, Hellmann USA came home as the winner of the Corporate Team Division. After the run, and some moments to relax, the “Sunrise to Sunset Relay” Get-together gave room to eat, relax, and most importantly exchange stories with other runners.

 

 

The Hellmann team is already planning its next run – so wait and see what next challenge is coming up!!!

 

 

The Sunrise to Sunset Relay…what started as a "point to the map" turned into the inaugural Sunrise to Sunset Relay 2007, followed by this year’s second run. It is a charity event as $50 of each team registration goes to support the American Cancer Society!

 

 

Back Row from Left: Luis Aguirre, Torben Fenske, Kevin Herrmann, Florian Mende, Boris Vanier, Christian Finnern, Pascal Bolte, Jonathan Bales; Front Row from Left: Chris Brennan, Alex Krome, Philip Schoen, Stefan Fischer, Alex Sixt; Running Picture: Florian Mende, Alex Krome




 

Trade Compliance Corner

Do you hold an ACE in your hand?

One of the easiest and best ways to become involved with a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) trade compliance program is with the new Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). ACE has, and will, bring together several Customs systems and it will replace the Automated Commercial System previously used by CBP. One of the benefits as an importer is that you are given the opportunity to hold an ACE account and find information available specific to your company via a secure web portal. There are various interactive reports that are available, as well as other opportunities (such as periodic payment) that are available solely to ACE participants.

The current cost of information and data is often at a premium, but the ACE program is free to all importers, and we highly recommend regardless the size of your company that you look into sign up for an ACE account.

Additional information:

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/trade/ace_factsheets/ace_overview/ace_overview_importer.xml

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/automated/modernization/




 

Hellmann USA supports American Cancer Society

On April 25, 2008, Hellmann USA participated for the second year in the “Doral Relay for Life” in Miami, a fundraising/charity event organized by the American Cancer Society to raise money for cancer research as well as pay tribute to survivors of cancer. This year’s theme was “One Day, One Night, One Community. We Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back. Hellmann USA had prepared well in advance for the event and was able to raise $4,220.95 in total. While $2,220.95 were based on fundraising activities prior to the event such as the Relay BBQ, Bake Sale, Jeans Day, Valentines Day Gift Bags, Donation Angels, and Penny War, the additional $2,000 were donated by Hellmann Management. At the Relay, the Hellmann team had its own booth to sell Bake Potatoes, Pan con Bistec and Sodas.




 

Hellmann Provides Total Solutions for China Market

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has initiated a strategic cooperation to provide companies with expert advice for entering the Asian, in particular the Chinese market. Moreover, the Chinese company China-Desk will support business activities in Europe.

 

Different legal and tax systems, advertising environments, along with cultural differences make for high entry barriers to China and can often interfere with successful entry to the country’s markets. Through a specialized network with partners from different market fields, customers are offered advice with main focus on market entry strategies, quality management, product safety, global logistics solutions, international taxation law, Corporate Finance, Human Resources, and IT solutions.

 

“It is a clear competitive advantage for our customers to receive the expert advice from one single source. With our partners, custom-made solutions will be developed and made by top professionals along the entire value added chain”, notes Felix Scherberich from the Supply Chain Management Team at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. Deloitte, Ehrhardt+Partner, Prologis, Dr. Schmidt & Kollegen as well as the SGS Gruppe are part of the network.

 

From Left: Stephan Dalbeck (ProLogis), Felix Scherberich (Hellmann Worldwide Logistics), Michael Hoffmann (Ehrhardt + Partner), Mathias Kessler (Deloitte), Michaela Brehm (Hellmann Worldwide Logistics), Klaus Hellmann (Hellmann Worldwide Logistics), Birgit Jürgensmann (Deloitte), Dr. Guido Schmidt (Dr. Schmidt & Collegen), Tim von Arnim (Dr. Schmidt & Collegen), Steffen Walter (SGS), Heiko Schmidt (SGS)




 

Hellmann Charlotte “hit a home run with Wachovia Bank”

About a year ago, Hellmann did the first bank closing project for Wachovia. The bank usually divides up their branch closings projects between different vendors. But things have changed: Hellmann was awarded to being the only vendor handling Wachovia branch closings!

The last project focused on the first Golden West / World Bank closings since the Wachovia buy out. It included 56 closings in one day and took weeks to prepare. The team in charge at Hellmann Charlotte did an outstanding job by completing all 56 closings in one day with approximately 224 skids coming inbound to Charlotte. Once in Charlotte, each skid has to be broken down to separate special equipment from the materials that will move on to a recycling company appointed by Wachovia.

A Wachovia command center on site had their eyes on Hellmann at all times. “I received a call from one of the Wachovia project leaders who was at the bank command center the day of the closings”, said Melony Stilwell, Key Account Manager for Wachovia. “She was very excited to tell me that this project was a home run and she gave congratulations with a smile I could hear on the phone.”




 

Hellmann USA opens Two New US Branches: Minneapolis and San Diego

Hellmann USA continues to expand its activities with the opening of two new stations: Hellmann Minneapolis and Hellmann San Diego! Both branches offer the full array of services such as Air/Sea Freight, Brokerage, CLC/Warehousing and Domestic Transportation. Minneapolis will be focusing on the market in North and South Dakota as well as Minnesota and Iowa. San Diego on the other hand will be the 1st Hellmann USA branch to be involved in U.S. border operations!




 

Hellmann Automotive - New VP Business Development Automotive

We are happy to announce that Stuart Cohn, former Director Business Development Automotive has taken on the role of Hellmann USA’s VP Business Development – Automotive. He will continue to work out of our IND branch and report directly to Arnie Goldstein, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing.




 

2008 Beacon Council Award for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics received the Beacon Council Award in the Category “One Community One Goal Industries – International Commerce”. The Beacon Council honors companies & individuals for their contributions to the diversification of the Miami/Dade economy. Hellmann USA has been member of the Council for years and always promoted the idea of a diverse and entrepreneurial spirit for its employees as well as customers. Frank Scheibner, President & CEO, points out that Hellmann encourages their employees to think outside the box and relentlessly promote service customization to keep abreast of the changing needs and expectations of customers.




 

1,440 Years of Hellmann Experience

On January 18, 2008 Klaus Hellmann honored all employees who were with the company for over 20 years and are celebrating their anniversary in 2007. In total, 54 people received the honor: Four employees are 40 years with the company, ten are 35 years and eight are 30 years. Ten of them have been with HWL for 25 years and 22 of them are celebrating their 20th Anniversary. All together, we have 1,440 years of Hellmann experience! Klaus Hellmann thanked all of them for their support and loyalty. “Our employees build the foundation for the success of our company”, he said in his honorific speech. During the celebration the old CV pictures were shown causing quite some amusement in the audience.




 

Hellmann Chicago plunges into 2008

Hellmann Chicago participated in the “Polar Plunge” into Lake Michigan – a charity event organized by Special Olympics Illinois to support athletes in the State of Illinois. The Hellmann team was able raise over $2,600 for the event thanks to the help from the Hellmann Network! The focus in Special Olympics is on what athletes can do. Like everyone, Special Olympics athletes like to win, but more importantly, they strive to do their best.




 

Launch of New Domestic Department out of Springfield, New Jersey

Big News from Newark!!!!

Hellmann Newark has launched their Domestic Department out of the Springfield, New Jersey office, covering New Jersey, New York and Southern Connecticut. The day-to-day contact and supervisor is Tracy Kaciupski with Feza Sigva as Back up and manager.




 

Excellent Customer Service Example…

Hellmann received a complimentary email from Rhodia, Inc. pointing out a high level of satisfaction with Hellmann’s customer service. “Thanks to you and the team for pulling another rabbit out of the hat. You guys came through again, much appreciated. Putting out a good word on you and your team is easy for me. The association over the years has been wonderful. Keep up the good work; Im starting to hear favorable comments from others around here. By others I mean my counterparts in the other businesses. You guys provide superior service so at the end of the day that counts more than anything else.” (Ray Dowd, Rhodia, Inc.)




 

Project Cargo at HWL

Project Cargo is an exciting yet challenging area of the logistics field where great expertise and experience are the keys to success. It is one of Hellmann’s fastest growing products thanks to our three great experts located throughout the U.S.: Ed Evans (Director, Project Transportation Sales, USA) stationed in Cleveland has a long project history working for companies such as Alstom, Allen Shermann Hoff and Babcock & Wilcox. Klaus Bothmer is a new edition, working out of Houston. He has also been involved with leading companies and has established great relations with Donaldson, and Selas/Linde. Both of them have a great expertise in the project cargo field, and are working closely together to cover as much territory as possible in the USA. Torben Fenske, located in Miami, completes the team, with his forte being projects operations. He actively supports both Ed and Klaus. The US management is committed to grow this team step by step, and the future looks very promising. The industry offers tremendous business opportunities for project cargo activities. What is needed is a strong interaction with our key project people around the globe, and where necessary go outside of the box to ensure that we do get the right project support in the countries needed to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.




 

“Groundbreaking” Event in EWR

Our Newark office has experienced a “Groundbreaking” event in July: 117 Sunfield Avenue, Raritan Center in Edison, New Jersey will soon be the new location of our EWR state-of-the-art distribution facility. Scheduled move-in date is October 1, 2008!!! With 80,000 sq. ft. of warehousing and 11,000 sq. ft. of office space, this new location will hold many warehousing opportunities for HWL customers.

Heike Frattalone, Branch Manager of EWR/JFK, is very excited: “This new facility represents our ongoing commitment to all our customers. Sparing no expense in its design and utility, we wanted our customers to know and feel that it is as important to Hellmann as it is to them, that their shipments are handled, kept and cared for with all of the benefits that modern construction and computerized warehousing has to offer. We look forward to providing quotes for our services to our future clients and welcoming them too to this new facility.”




 

Trade Compliance Corner – First Sale is not dead… yet

Just as the old skit in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” goes, the First Sale ruling by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is not dead… yet. First Sale customs valuation allows importers to declare the price paid in the earlier sale (i.e., first sale) for customs purposes, resulting in a lower dutiable value and thus, lower customs duty liability. Earlier this year Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposed a new interpretation that would effectively eliminate First Sale valuation in the United States. Judicial precedent upheld this and several in the trade community and congress were not pleased that this resulted to a proposed rule making.

Congress acted quickly and included a provision in the “Farm Bill” that would restrict CBP from actually enforcing this regulation until January 1st, 2010 – given that they fulfill some additional items: 1.) Collect Data for one year related to First Sale, 2.) Discuss with Congress and the Commercial Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) before posting a proposed rule making and the final rulemaking, and 3.) Gain the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury.

Of particular notice should be the fact that data must now be collected from the importer as to whether or not this transaction value is based on first sale. We recommend that importers begin to contact their supply base immediately, as well as change your purchase orders to include terminology on your commercial invoice documents that state whether or not this shipment is based upon “First Sale.”




 

Customer Event in Newark

Our Hellmann branches in Newark, NJ and New York, NY, have taken a major step forward to prepare for the 10+2 Regulations – proposed by Customs and Border Protection. The rule will require importers to provide 10 additional data elements on U.S. bound cargo 24 hours prior to the container being loaded on a ship.

Together with Headquarter Management, the offices reviewed the proposed U.S. Customs 10 + 2 ruling and deemed a seminar on the topic would be embraced by their current client base as well as target accounts. The proposed seminar received a great response with 24 clients attending.

The seminar was kicked off by Arnie Goldstein, Sr. VP of Sales/Marketing, and included presentations on the 10+2 Proposed Regulations given by Mark Sola, VP of Brokerage, Customs & Compliance, as well as a presentation on Insurance presented by Eva Rostran, Claim&Vendor Manager at Hellmann USA. The topic of Incoterms 2000 was covered by Newark’s Key Account Manager Angelo Calcavecchio. Neil Dale, BDM at EWR, informed us that an “overwhelming response and thanks followed from all attendees”. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc. is planning to host more events like this one at other branch locations throughout the USA.




 

New Branch Manager at Hellmann in Denver

We would like to introduce you to Keith Jex, our new Branch Manager for Hellmann’s Denver office.




 

Hellmann receives “Job & Family” Certificate

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics was awarded the Certificate “berufundfamilie” (“Job and Family”) from Ursula von der Leyen, German Federal Minister of Family Affairs, and Michael Glos, German Federal Minister of Economics.

The Certificate exists since 1998. It is given to companies with a strong sense of family orientation and employee focus. Criteria for the award are workplace and working hours, communication policies, family services, human resource development as well as leadership competencies. “In order to attract highly motivated and qualified employees in the future, the company has to develop concepts that allow work and family to be combined in a successful and meaningful way”, emphasized Claudio Gerring, Director of Human Resources Hellmann Germany.

Pictured From Left: Claudio Gerring, Ursula von der Leyen




 

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