{"id":751,"date":"2018-04-19T12:50:05","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T12:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/?page_id=751"},"modified":"2021-03-03T15:17:34","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T15:17:34","slug":"transportation-logistics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/services\/transportation-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Transportation and Logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>We utilize efficient logistics and processing techniques to maximize recovery rates. We broker large volumes of recovered metal to global commodities market and have relationships with the largest steel producers, enabling us to offer our clients the best possible value for their material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Our facilities can ship directly by truck, rail and many can ship by water in barges or ocean going vessels, enabling us to have greater market access, keep freight costs lower and provide volume shipment on a timely basis.&nbsp; It all adds up to one of the most comprehensive, efficient and environmentally safe scrap transportation systems in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/04\/roll-off-bin-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-639\" width=\"182\" height=\"182\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metal Scrap Bins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We come to you for routine scrap metal removal. Convenient drop off and pickup of containers and bins, sized for your operational requirements. View&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/services\/bin-and-container-service\/\">metal scrap bin options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/04\/barge-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-665\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barge capabilities utilizing rivers and international waterways provide efficient and low cost water based transport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/04\/train-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-650\" width=\"202\" height=\"202\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rail access at many facilities provides reliable, low-cost transport over long distances of large loads to domestic steel-mills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/04\/truck-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-653\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Efficient use of both internal and third party trucking fleets provide convenient and cost-effective transport of scrap metal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/04\/ship-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-645\" width=\"205\" height=\"205\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bulk Ship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some facilities use deep water export docks capable of loading 50 thousand tonne handymax vessels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simsmm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/04\/container-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-690\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Container Ship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexible use of container shipping for non-ferrous and ferrous export.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment for Collection &#8211; Transport of Scrap Metal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our customers benefit from wide coverage, extensive and secure storage, efficient transport and a comprehensive logistics network. Our resourceful team will work closely with you to identify the most efficient and effective solutions for your operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-checked wp-block-list\"><li>Reverse logistics operations<\/li><li>Dedicated collection routes<\/li><li>Point to point collection \u2013 using a variety of box vans, Hiab trucks (on board lifting equipment), flatbed trucks and articulated trailers (bulkers)<\/li><li>Provision of containers, bins and pallets<\/li><li>Long term scrap metals storage facilties<\/li><li>Custom solutions which meets your individual metals recycling needs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Equipment for Collection &#8211; Transport of Scrap Metal Our customers benefit from wide coverage, extensive and secure storage, efficient transport and a comprehensive logistics network. Our resourceful team will work closely with you to identify the most efficient and effective solutions for your operations. 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