___________________________________________________________________________________ Ranheim
Paper & Board
That ’ s a problem for us ,” Ørjan divulges . Ranheim ’ s challenges in securing transport resources , particularly during peak seasons , used to bring the operations to a grinding halt . However , this issue has been mitigated by using intermodal transport , where containers and local personnel are readily available , ensuring continuous operations , even during the holidays . Today , Ranheim has developed a good mix of trucking and intermodal transport solutions respectively . Additionally , he highlights the role of intermodal transport in minimizing damage to goods . “ The company ’ s vulnerable products , such as paper rolls , experience less damage when transported via intermodal means compared to traditional trucking . So , there ’ s somehow less movement in the goods when you do it intermodally than when you use trucks exclusively . So those are positive elements for us ,” he shares . The reduced movement also aligns with the company ’ s commitment to delivering highquality products to customers . “ In ships , we have maybe 300 to 900 pallets . We partner with some big fish processing companies along the coast of Norway . It ’ s not so easy to unload those containers outside dedicated terminals . So , in some locations , they have their own ports . They are on the shoreline , or have their own bin port there , so , in those cases , we use other kinds of ships suited for pallet handling . In addition , we have six or seven warehouse locations along the coast of Norway for goods storage during the low season . This means we ’ re ready to support our customers year-round .”
To ensure the efficiency of this large operation , the company is undergoing a digital transformation . Recently , the business has been investing significantly in technology to improve its internal operation , a development scw-mag . com 67