deugro USA opens new Operations and Logistics Terminal in Baytown – Heavy Lift News
15 Nov 2023

deugro USA opens new Operations and Logistics Terminal in Baytown

Freight forwarding and project logistics solutions provider deugro opens a new 96,775-square-feet Operations and Logistics Terminal in Baytown, Texas, USA. Strategically located in the heart of Baytown, this facility contains 7.3 acres of paved and fenced hardstand, suitable for container and cargo storage across various industry verticals.

Baytown Operations and Logistics Terminal with a large container dock well for six containers

deugro’s new Operations and Logistics Terminal offers easy access to the Houston Ship Channel
and ports, as well as to the major highways. The facility is equipped with 24/7 CCTV and alarm
monitoring security systems; it is climate-controlled and has advanced real-time automated inventory
management, including line-item checking, tracking, and material receipt processes. State-of-the-art
IT solutions provide complete control and visibility at the line-item level and documentation
generation for commercial invoice and packing list generation.

This new Operations and Logistics Terminal offers a wide range of long-term and short-term storage
solutions—from palletized storage to bulk storage—designed to accommodate various needs,
including out-of-the box solutions for storing industrial and oil field services equipment. A facility team
provides speedy order fulfillment and reduced turnaround times. Full packing services are available
on site, including customized export crating, casing, container packing and unpacking, and crossdocking.
The facility is powered by renewable energy sources.

A full range of material-handling equipment—from 3,000- to 55,000-pound forklifts—is in operation
on site. The terminal is insulated and equipped with two high, all-weather container loading docks;
an oversized door for cargo access; and 14 grade level overhead doors. The outdoor secured
hardstand is equipped with various laydown areas, including six dock high truck wells.

Baytown Operations and Logistics Terminal storage area with climate control and oversized entry door

“Adjacent to the Port of Houston, deugro is starting a new chapter of growth and prosperity—
providing seamless logistics solutions, climate-controlled warehousing, and customized packing and
crating in the operational environment of a true project freight forwarder,” said Jeff Smith, Global
Head of Supply Chain Logistics, deugro USA Inc.

Tobias Schultz, President – North America, deugro USA Inc.: “deugro USA’s new Operations
and Logistics Terminal in Baytown marks a significant milestone in our commitment to delivering toptier logistics solutions. With tech-driven facilities and a strategic location, this expansion ensures we
can provide out-of-the-box, bespoke solutions for handling and storing project assets, including
industrial and oil field services equipment. Our state-of-the-art inventory management, coupled with
a committed team prepared for rapid order fulfillment, is geared toward providing our clients with
unparalleled advantages in the industry.” Source images: deugro

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