Overview
Transportify has partnered with Tertio, a French company at the forefront of the sustainable office furniture movement. This collaboration exemplifies how innovative logistics solutions can support circular economy initiatives while strengthening our position as a trusted provider of sustainable and efficient cross-border freight service.
Client Background: Tertio
Tertio is revolutionising the office furniture industry with its commitment to sustainability. They specialise in collecting used office chairs from UK offices, transporting them to their recycling plant in Paris, and restoring them to as-new condition. These chairs, often from prestigious brands such as Herman Miller, Knoll, and Vitra, are given a second life, reducing waste and extending product lifecycles. Guirec Le Gagne, President of Tertio, has been recognised for his sustainability efforts and recently appeared on French TV to discuss his mission to transform the office furniture industry.
Project Scope
Transportify’s role in this collaboration was twofold:
Logistics and Trunking Solutions:
Provided a seamless one-stop-shop solution for international transport of the chairs from the UK to Tertio’s Paris plant.
Consolidated collections to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact during trunking.
Customs Expertise
Delivered expert consultation to streamline customs processes for the inbound shipment to France and the outbound shipment of restored chairs returning to the UK.
Ensured compliance with post-Brexit regulations to avoid delays and enhance operational efficiency.
Impact and Achievements
Sustainability Contribution: Enabled the reuse and restoration of office chairs, reducing waste and supporting Tertio’s circular economy model.
Efficient Cross-Border Operations: Minimized transport costs and environmental impact through strategic route planning and consolidation.
Reinforced Transportify’s Expertise: Demonstrated our capability in handling complex cross-border logistics with expert customs support, contributing to client success.
Strategic Value and Next Steps
This project highlights Transportify’s alignment with global sustainability goals while showcasing our strengths in:
1. Managing international freight with precision and reliability.
2. Supporting circular economy initiatives through innovative logistics solutions.
3.Building strong client relationships through personalised service and expertise.
Next Steps
Building on this success, we aim to strengthen our partnership with Tertio by exploring:
Additional services, such as warehousing and last-mile delivery for restored chairs.
Expanding the recycling model to other furniture categories.
Collaborating on promotional campaigns that emphasize sustainability in logistics.
Conclusion
This partnership with Tertio underscores Transportify’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in logistics. By providing tailored solutions that align with our clients’ goals, we continue to position ourselves as leaders in cross-border freight services while contributing to a greener future.
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