Wagenborg times 3

Volume 3 nr. 1 April 2009

Wooden bridge on wheels p.4

Wagenborg at its best! p.14How to transport a 67 metres long column with a diameter of more than 7 metres and 233 tons in weight

Shell Schoonebeek Redevelopment p.20Wagenborg Foxdrill installs 73 wells on 18 drilling sites

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StAbility in SeRVice duRing diFFicult timeS

It is our firm belief that it is crucial to keep in

close contact with our business relations and

employees during current times!

It goes without saying that a good financial

policy is essential, but the right attitude is

perhaps even more crucial. If a certain situation

calls for creative solutions, we must be able to

conjure those up by ‘thinking out of the box’.

No wonder that flexibility and reliability are

paramount and that those concepts are just as

important to Wagenborg as service.

Nobody knows how long this worldwide

economic setback will persist, and therefore it is

important to be open to all possible developing

scenarios. We will outline our course step by

step and in consultation with our partners,

whilst our investment decisions will be guided

by the developments.

At the moment it is evident that Wagenborg

will pursue investments in people and

equipment whenever this will support added

value and continuation. Investments that assist

in solving the problems of our principals have

absolute priority. Wagenborg demonstrates that

it continues to brainstorm together with her

clients and that it is determined to act. In these

times in particular, a large number of challenges

demand a practical response. You can read more

about this and other interesting issues in the

third edition of the Wagenborg Times.

Seeking solutions proactively is the theme

of this edition … published with a refreshing

facelift. More about that facelift in the next

edition of the Wagenborg Times …

pReFAcepreface - Stability in service during difficult times 3Wooden bridge on wheels 4A ‘pile’ of cooperation 6teamwork on a flagship project 8energy in emsland 10Sleep well 11Special crane per special transport 12Wagenborg at its best 14Successful efforts on historical market 16A ‘seemann’ in his element 17customers want flexible solutions 18Shell Schoonebeek redevelopment 20Wagenborg Reining 22Reining Warehousing, business intelligence 24passenger Services 26

• exhibition industrial maintenance Rotterdam: 21 - 23 April 2009• transport & logistics munich: 12-15 may 2009• powergen europe cologne: 26 - 28 may 2009• 4th Annual breakbulk europe Antwerpen: 26-28 may 2009

transportation conference & exhibition• ppi transport Symposium 18 liverpool: 7-9 October 2009 • europort 2009 Rotterdam: 3-6 november 2009

editorial StaffConnie Lindhoud, [email protected]

contributorsMichiel Kuizenga , Edwin Zwart, Cock Molle, Aad van Leeuwen, Klaus Wirring, Koos Zumkehr, Norbert Seemann

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printersGrafische Industrie De Marne, Leens - Delfzijl - Groningen

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How it beganIt all started with an architecture contest in 2005

for the design of two bridges which had to cross

the new highway A7 at the town of Sneek, The

Netherlands. The winning design was very unique

and extraordinary: a wooden arched bridge, made of

sustainable accoya tropical hardwood. Wagenborg

Nedlift became involved soon after construction

engineering started. Such an extraordinary structure

needs a special approach to heavy transport and lifting

and this early stage co-operation ultimately led to a

smooth and well controlled logistic operation.

mosaic workAt the jobsite in Sneek, the wooden arches were

manufactured from smaller wooden parts, which were

prefabricated in the Schaffitzel workshop in Germany.

The arches were formed piece by piece. Wagenborg

Nedlift assisted with some smaller mobile cranes.

erecting of the archesMid-November, the actual lifting work could begin

and Wagenborg Nedlift’s role in the project became

more prominent. Both arches, each weighing 130 tons

at this point, had to be put upright and fixed onto

the steel bridge deck. Intensive lifting engineering

led to a solution where each part could be lifted with

3 large mobile cranes. In total, 6 cranes from 250 tons

up to 650 tons in capacity were set up at the narrow

construction yard. Special attention was required

because of the special shape and material of the arches.

Another challenge was the communication between

the crane operators who had to lift the structures

simultaneously. The complete crew was trained during

a toolbox meeting and on Saturday 15 November, the

lifting operation was carried out smoothly in only a

few hours. Both arches were fixed on the bridge deck

and connected at the top. The architectural design had

become a reality.

Wood on wheelsWith the assembly phase nearly complete, preparation

of the last part of the job could commence. During the

weekend of 29/30 November, the bridge, now with a

total weight of 450 tons, would be transported from

construction site to its final foundations at highway

A7. But before the trip could start, the bridge had

to be jacked up from its 1.6 m level to a 5.1 m level.

With Wagenborg Nedlift’s brand new climbing jack

equipment, this was no problem at all. On Saturday

night November 29th, a large crowd of Sneek

inhabitants gathered at the jobsite to watch the final

journey of the bridge. 2 x 24 SPMT axle lines were

positioned under the bridge and the trip of 1.5 km

commenced. Instead of the normal traffic, the wooden

bridge was guided down highway A7 to its final

location. With SPMT in carrousel configuration, the

450 ton giant was turned carefully and transported just

above its moles. With the trailer’s hydraulic system,

the wooden landmark was placed onto its foundations.

November 2008, a unique landmark arose along highway A7 in Sneek, the Netherlands. An arched bridge, made of sustainable accoya tropical hardwood, was assembled with no less than 6 mobile cranes and put onto its foundation with 48 SPMT axle lines.

Facts and figures wooden arch

bridge

Length: 32 meters

Width: 14.6 meters

Height: 15 meters

Weight steel deck: 150 tons

Weight wooden arches: 300 tons

Wood quantity: 690 cbm

more information on the wooden

bridge project:

www.wagenborg.com

www.a7sneek.nl

www.schaffitzel.de

Facts and figures on the

transport and lifting equipment:

Erecting the 130 ton arches:

1 x 650 tons, 1 x 500 tons,

1 x 400 tons, 1 x 350 tons,

1 x 300 tons, 1x 250 tons mobile crane

Jacking operation: synchronic climbing

jack equipment

Transport: 2 sets of 2 x 12 SPMT axle

lines with 2 powerpacks

WOOden bRidge On WHeelS

NEDLIFT B.V. NEDLIFT B.V.

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“IHC Hydrohammer is a worldwide specialist in

onshore and offshore pile driving equipment.

Especially for offshore we can build on a fair

amount of expertise, accumulated during

our work in the oil & gas industry. Lately we

regularly find ourselves using this knowledge

to our advantage within the field of offshore

wind energy. A relatively new market with a lot

of potential. Offshore windmills require piling

hammers with a sleeve diameter that can reach

up to 5.10 meters. The logistics concerned with

getting such a hammer to a client are quite

challenging. A monster like that easily weighs

250 metric tons.”

Cock Molle from Wagenborg Projects & Logistics

has been the regular liaison for Eric and his

project managers concerning the transportation

of IHC pile drivers. “Cock has often visited us

and is aware of our concerns and desires. He

takes care of the whole process, removing a lot

of pressure. Agreements and commitments are

followed up promptly, and íf something does

go wrong we can have a candid and honest talk.

The logistics of our project often involves several

Wagenborg Divisions, but having Cock as our

standard liaison creates clarity and trust.”

Eric isn’t currently as personally involved in

the actual execution and logistics of projects

as he used to be. He began at IHC as an electro

technical engineer, after which he became a

project co-ordinator. He has been Head of

Production & Services for the last few years,

responsible for production and service activities

at IHC Hydrohammer. These activities

include maintaining commercial contacts with

Wagenborg Foxdrill. Full circle indeed.

company profile iHc HydrohammerIHC Hydrohammer B.V. designs, builds and supplies hydraulic piling hammers,

for on- and offshore use and is known throughout the world for its innovative

approach. This innovative approach is not simply confined to the hammers, but

also extends to entirely new piling techniques, foundation equipment and hammer

accessories, with a view to making pile driving more efficient, more controllable,

less noisy and more widely usable. IHC Hydrohammer B.V. guarantees the

best possible service by the availability of trained experts worldwide to support

operational activities.

www.hydrohammer.com

The cooperation between Wagenborg and IHC Hydrohammer extends beyond the usual. IHC Hydrohammer regularly uses the worldwide services of Wagenborg Projects & Logistics for transporting its heavy piling hammers. And Wagenborg Foxdrill makes use of these same hammers for its own activities around the world. Full circle? We asked Eric Lahuis, Head of Production & Services at IHC Hydrohammer.

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PROJECTS & LOGISTICS B.V. PROJECTS & LOGISTICS B.V.

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“Windpark Westereems is a relatively large

wind park with 64 turbines type E82. It is

situated in the port of Eemshaven and therefore

alternative logistic solutions were possible.

Normally, the concrete tower parts of the E82

turbines are transported by road in parts. In

Eemshaven, another concept was chosen. Each

tower, consisting of 18 complete ring sections,

was transported by water from the workshop

in Emden to the port of Eemshaven. Once on

the spot, the tower sections were stored at the

yard of Wagenborg Stevedoring. As soon as

the construction team on a turbine site was

ready, they gave Wagenborg Nedlift a call, who

supplied the next complete ring section just-

in-time to the turbine site. In order to carry out

transports from the yard to the turbine sites

a special road was constructed ”, Mr. Rijniers

explains.

In the meantime, the other parts of the

turbines, such as blades, generator hubs

and engine casings, arrived by truck at the

Wagenborg yard. At the yard, pre-assembly

activities were done and complete sections

left the yard bound for the turbine sites. A lot

of time and effort was saved this way, because

assembly activities at the turbine sites were

reduced to a minimum.

During construction time, Mr. Trappmann

experienced the Wagenborg way of working

and he is very positive about this. “I have been

working on windmill construction projects

for more than 10 years now, and this is the

first time my life has been so easy during a

project,” he laughs. “Logistic circumstances are

perfect here and Wagenborg is meeting all of

our requirements in a very co-operative way.

Crane operators are advising the crew during

pre-assembly, truck drivers are assisting on

loading activities and planning department

is combining several requests to an efficient

equipment input, thus saving us time and

money. Last but not least, with more than 2000

truck loads done, no damage occurred”.

Within a few months, Mr. Trapmann will travel

to Canada for a new project, consisting of 34

turbines. “I expect the Wagenborg just-in-

time concept will not work there: to reach the

project site, inland road transport of 2.500 km is

necessary …” The Wagenborg crew wishes him

all the best with this new challenge!

enercon e-82 wind turbine

Specially designed for medium wind

speeds, the ENERCON E-82 wind

turbine - with the new rotor blade

design and tower versions up to 108m

hub height - guarantees excellent yields

in the 2 MW category, even at inland

sites. In Eemshaven, rated power of the

E-82 type is increased to 3 MW caused

by the installation of an innovative

water cooling system.

Rated power: 2,000 kW

Rotor diameter: 82 m

Hub height: 78 – 138 m

enercon gmbH – energy for the worldENERCON began its road to economical/ecological success when graduate engineer

Aloys Wobben founded the company in 1984. A small team of engineers developed

the first E-15/16 wind turbine with a rated power of 55 kW. In the beginning

ENERCON systems still featured gearboxes. The changeover to gearless technology

was made in 1992 with the first ENERCON E-40/500 kW. The innovative drive system

with few rotating components enables almost friction free energy flow. With more than

13,000 wind turbines installed in over 30 countries, ENERCON is also amongst the

leading manufacturers on an international level. In 2008/2009, Enercon reached an

export share of more than 60%, gradually increasing over the years to come.

www.enercon.de

Jens Trappmann (left) and Din Rijniers right): Wagenborg turned out to be a fine partner.teAmWORk On A FlAgSHip pROject

This is the title of an article in Enercon’s company magazine Windblatt about the Westereems Windpark in Eemshaven, the Netherlands. And teamwork it was! Not only for the various Enercon subsidiaries involved in this major project, but also for Enercon and Wagenborg. During the 1 year construction period, Wagenborg turned out to be a fine partner for Jens Trappmann, Enercon’s construction manager and Din Rijniers, Enercon’s project manager at Westereems project.

STEVEDORING B.V. STEVEDORING B.V.

Carefull handling of the turbine blades.

Summer 2008: Wagenborg Stevedoring yard

full of activities.

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A 750 ton and 400 ton crane were required

for the positioning of 30 boiler modules,

weighing 230 metric tons each. Wagenborg

Nedlift brought in a 750 ton lifting capacity

lattice boom crane from Spain. Being part of

the Wagenborg Group of Companies, shipping

the colossus to Germany was easily arranged.

A dedicated vessel loaded the crane at Gijon,

Spain, and in Germany a total of 60 trailer loads

were required for its transportation by land to

the project site. An interesting operation from a

logistical viewpoint, befitting a logistic service

provider like Wagenborg.

Ralph Mayer, Alstom’s Power site manager with

over 30 years of experience in building power

plants all over the world, had never worked

with Wagenborg Nedlift before. “I must say

that Wagenborg Nedlift has been cooperative

during the entire process. They have adapted

and adjusted to all of our needs. As a supplier,

we have a certain obligation to realize a swift

construction, so our clients can start as soon

as possible. This is part of the ongoing process

of improving the construction procedure and

saving time.”

Prefabrication and modularization are

key words in the business of boiler plant

construction. “Quality control in a workshop

is much easier than doing it afterwards at the

job site. The more we can prefabricate units

the further the construction time is shortened,

a benefit which has its payoff at the end of the

day.”

Ralph Mayer has seen many crane lifts all over

the world. “Our preferred crane is the crawler

crane because of its flexibility in movement

with a load. It should also have sufficient lifting

height and an outreach of at least 28 meters in

order to position the heavy loads over the side

walls, which are assembled at an earlier stage.”

Safety is a main concern for everyone. “From

experience we know which companies are

reliable. We may ask directly for a specific

crane operator, who has to be available day and

night”.

The wind velocity had been too high during the

day, so the lifting operations took place at night

when the wind force was more manageable.

Ralph Mayer underscores the responsibility of

the crane operator. “There is always a certain

tension between the crane driver and the people

who want to have something erected. However,

in the end it is the crane driver who decides.

After all, everything is literally in his hands, and

he is responsible for a safe lift.”

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Extending it’s Emsland Lingen power plant, RWE Power is erecting a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant with a net capacity of 876 MW, set to be commissioned as early as mid-2009. The plant will be used to meet medium-load demand and will supply adjacent industrial plants with process steam.

The lifting operations took place at night when the wind force was manageble.

Alstom’s Power site manager Ralph Mayer: Wagenborg

Nedlift has adopted and adjusted to all of our needs.

At the quay, close to the yard, they bob comfortably

alongside each other - Ravel and Debussy; two luxury

Rhine cruisers waiting for their new destination.

Having become somewhat superfluous as a result of a

drop in American tourism, these ships were destined

for a rather sorry future - until Wagenborg saw new

opportunities for these well-equipped vessels.

Quite a distance away, Wagenborg Offshore has been

active in the Caspian-Sea region for more than 10

years. Wagenborg provides all-round services for the

oil and gas industry, including the management of

offshore staff accommodation. Wagenborg already

provides accommodation for more than 100 people,

but demand has grown as a result of increasing activity

in this region. So, soon Debussy and Ravel will be able

to offer sleeping quarters to no less than 290 people.

Quite a lot of work still needs to be done before

we reach that stage. The yard personnel in Lobith

are working hard getting the ships ready for their

new purpose. They have to rearrange the interior

of the cabins to accommodate more beds, and the

deck will have a large number of containers that

will accommodate changing rooms, storage rooms

for provisions, a water generator, a hospital, an

incinerator, and a fitness room. The ships are being

transformed into totally self-sufficient units that

can remain offshore for long periods of time. Quite

a change for Ravel and Debussy, as their previous

experience has been anchoring at picturesque towns

along the river Rhine.

Hans Hoek, offshore consultant at Wagenborg

Offshore, is managing the refurbishing project.

There is a deadline - the first ship must arrive in the

Caspian Sea by the end of June. “The schedule is very

tight indeed. Our client needs this accommodation

very soon. The yard is doing everything possible to

get this done, so we can start sailing in the direction

of Constanza at the beginning of May. The deck

containers will be transported later - while the ships

are on their way – and will be put on board somewhere

along the route.” Sounds complicated, but Hans is

simply unflappable. He has years of experience on

ocean-going ships, on off-shore platforms all over

the world, and in recent years as Barge Master &

Operations Manager for Wagenborg. This project is

a nice interlude for him that allows him to be close

to home a little longer. At last he has time to take his

own yacht for a sail and to anchor on a lake near one of

those peaceful villages along the river.

Sleep WellWagenborg is at home in all the logistics markets – well, almost all. The hotel sector never used to form part of our portfolio – until very recently! But now we have a genuine Wagenborg Hotel … Our reporter simply had to see it all for himself and went straight to the De Hoop shipyard in Lobith where the Rhine flows into the Netherlands.

Hans Hoek, offshore consultant at

Wagenborg Offshore

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Offshore wind energy is a fast emerging industry in which a lot of money is being invested at the moment … not only in the windmills but also in the installation methods at sea.

For this purpose, a complete floating workshop

is presently under construction in Klaipeda.

The ship will be equipped with a large crane

with which the windmills are put on their

foundations in the sea. Wagenborg Towage is

providing the transport of this crane to the yard

in Klaipeda.

In November 2008, the MS Samira first

transported the pedestal (crane foundation) to

Klaipeda. Later, the MS Cathma transported the

entire crane arm from Antwerp to Klaipeda in

February 2009. Wagenborg Projects & Logistics

(WPL) took care of the coordination of both

shipments for Wagenborg Towage.

Subsequently, a 340-tons component of the ship

crane was loaded at BSB Staalbouw in Bergum,

Friesland, on Friday the 27th of February of this

year. For this purpose, self-propelled trailers

(SPMTs) of Wagenborg Nedlift were on site for

the transport of this 40m-long piece from the

workshop to the quay. A 500-ton mobile crane

and the Wagenborg sheerleg ‘Triton’ loaded the

crane component unto ocean going pontoon,

Wagenborg ‘Barge 2’. Since this pontoon cannot

make the voyage to Klaipeda and because a large

pontoon could not reach Bergum, the 40m-long

part was transferred in the meantime on the

oceangoing pontoon Wagenborg ‘Barge 1’ in

the harbour of Harlingen. There as well, the

‘Triton’ and two mobile cranes saw action.

After securing the load, the convoy with the

Wagenborg seagoing tug ‘Watergeus’ in the lead

left in the direction of Klaipeda.

SLEEPDIENST B.V.

How do you transport a column that is 67 metres long with a diameter of more than 7 metres, weighing 233 tons? And … how do you transport that column from Germany to Poland? This question was submitted to the project managers of Wagenborg Nedlift. In response, they joined hands with Wagenborg Towage and Wagenborg Stevedoring in order to find a factory-to-foundation solution … a solution that was entirely carried out by Wagenborg people and means. After more than a year of preparations, this exceptional project began in February 2009.

WAgenbORg At itS beSt!Wagenborg Nedlift set the ball rolling. The

reactors were transported from the production

site to the inland harbour via many detours in

which the clearance sometimes amounted to just

a few centimetres. Subsequently, the reactors

were loaded onto ships that were destined for

the Wagenborg Terminal Eemshaven. The

barges and tugboats of Wagenborg Towage

were waiting for the arrival of the convoy in the

Eemshaven. The sea voyage to Gdansk followed

after the transfer from the canal barge to the

barges (of course, with Wagenborg cranes).

Upon arrival in Gdansk, Nedlift was already

on stand-by. The reactors were transferred

from the barges and transported with special

trailers to their final destination – the nearby

refinery where a satisfied client took delivery of

them. A fine example of cooperation among the

Wagenborg companies by taking care of all the

client’s worries!

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SucceSSFul eFFORtS On HiStORicAl mARket

A black and white funnel and red curtains drop a hint about which company accommodates here. In October 2008 Wagenborg Shipping Sweden AB moved into their new office in eastern Malmö and the Swedish Wagenborg team is now looking forward to continuing their long term ventures on the growing Scandinavian market.

The first subsidiary of Wagenborg Shipping was

established in Sweden in 2001. With that, Royal

Wagenborg returned to where it all started 111

years ago. On the Nordic market you find some

of Wagenborgs major clients, both historic and

contemporary; Billerud, Smurfit Kappa, SCA

and Setra. Managing Director Norbert Seemann

says:

“To be able to meet the demands of the

future and our customers, the investment in

Scandinavia is a natural step in developing

the business. Wagenborg has developed three

business models and is constantly working to

modernize its fleet and investing in modern

and customized ships. We provide integrated

logistic solutions, meaning that we cover the

complete chain of transportation. Finally we

offer dedicated solutions meaning that we

develop and handle our customer’s specific

needs. All assignments are worked out through

a close dialogue with the customer and we team

up with the right competences and resources

needed.

Strategic locationToday there are three employees in addition to

Norbert Seemann; Anna Nordin, Chartering

Assistant, Kerstin Wahlfrid, Accountant, and

Nikolas Rowland, Chartering Manager. They

all agree that the move to new fine premises is

a boost. Nikolas Rowland sees many benefits to

being located in Sweden and he thinks that it

also can create new business opportunities:

“I believe that our customers demand a logistic

partner that can match their needs and their

investments; if they grow, we need to adapt. We

have learned that the customers appreciate our

knowledge about both their business and the

special conditions in the Baltic Sea. Of course

it’s also a great benefit to share the same culture

as many of these important customers”, he says.

“We have a very positive view of the future

and will continue to provide our clients with

the service they need. I believe that one of the

success factors is our personal touch combined

with Wagenborg’s vision and large capacity”,

concludes Norbert Seemann.

Left: Norbert Seemann, Anna Nordin, Kerstin Wahlfrid and Nikolas Rowland.

In the early 1970´s ships were operating on

Swedish waters loaded with 400-1,000 tons

of pulp and paper or 100-350 stds of wooden

goods. Std stands for “standard” and is an old

measurement term used for sawn timber. Soon

the term was changed to the cubic metre and

350 std equals approximately 1,635 cubic metres

today.

“The ports along the coast of Northern

Sweden were closed during winter because

of more severe winters, smaller vessels and

poorer icebreaking capacity. They normally

opened again in May. That meant that the

goods couldn’t be shipped until the water

was navigable again. And that is a very vague

indication indeed. The shipping term for this

is “free open water”, Norbert Seemann explains

and continues: Today we do not have the

same problem when waters freeze over. A fact

that is not necessarily connected to stronger

icebreaking ships but perhaps to the climate

change that we are experiencing.”

Today we move on a bit quicker.

Communication of yesterday was limited

and complicated; today there are advanced

and integrated information systems that

help improve the steering of the goods and

assignments. At the same time competition

gets tougher since information becomes

available for all parties at the same time.

Norbert Seemann says:

“Today’s work in chartering is more dynamic

and the development in information and

communication, demands high availability and

quick decisions. A modern shipping company

does not only ship cargo – we are a logistic

partner. It means a continuous dialogue with

our customers and sometimes also with the

customer’s customer.”

A ‘SeemAnn’ in HiS element

After four decades working in shipping Norbert Seemann has seen the changes up close. Historically, shipping has been of great importance for Swedish trade in general, and for the forest industry in particular. In this article he looks back on some of his experiences.

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The increasing globalization of trade is both challenging and

favourable for the shipping industry. Challenging because of

increasing demands on flexible and customized logistic solutions.

Favourable thanks to an increasing need for national shipping.

Wagenborg Shipping Sweden strives to strengthen its position in

the Scandinavian and Baltic markets, aiming for an even closer co-

operation with the customers. Companies in the forestry industry

are an important target group and the Swedish Wagenborg team has

long experience of developing dedicated solutions for their specific

needs.

What do the customers say? A couple of them were asked about the

importance of having a flexible shipping partner located in Sweden

and what trends they see coming within shipping.

cuStOmeRS WAnt Flexible SOlutiOnS

Knowledge and the ability to adapt are key success factors for shipping companies according to some of Wagenborg Shipping’s most important customers in the Swedish market.

“The challenges are rapidly increasing and our partners

need to match up with flexibility; it can mean anything from

new destinations to different types of ships. We appreciate

Wagenborg Shipping’s presence and efforts in Sweden. An

understanding of the quite unique conditions on the coast

of northern Sweden is valuable for us. Working with these

questions demands a lot of experience. Today best price is the

key as long as our demands are met. Flexibility is a natural

part of the total offer.”

SCA is a global consumer goods and paper company. The

company develops, produces and markets personal care

products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and

solid-wood products in more than 90 countries. Annual sales

in 2008 amounted to EUR 11.5bn. SCA has about 50,000

employees in some 60 countries.

Share of sales by business area in 2008:

personal Care 21%, Tissue 34%, packaging 30%

and Forest products 15%.

Due to our geographical location in the North of Sweden, many

factors need to function together; everything from tailor made,

flexible tonnage to matching severe winter conditions requiring ice

strengthened vessels and skilful crews. These factors require flexibility

and regularity from our shipping partners. I think Wagenborg’s

efforts in Sweden indicate a long-term perspective and the willingness

to grow together with their clients. In the years to come I foresee that

costs for road transport will increase due to environmental changes.

As a result of this, more goods will be transported by rail and sea,

which puts even higher demands on flexibility.

Smurfit Kappa Kraftliner Piteå is Europe’s biggest kraftliner producer

with an annual output of some 700 000 tonnes. Kraftliner is a base

paper made from fresh fibre for production of high quality corrugated

packaging. The division has an annual sales turnover of approximately

SEK 3 billion and 600 employees. Smurfit Kappa Kraftliner Piteå is

a part of Smurfit Kappa Group which manufactures a diverse range

of corrugated casemaking materials, including 1.6 million tons of

kraftliner. At paper mills in Sweden, Austria, France and Slovakia the

company produces kraftliner and semi chemical fluting.

Sture Öberg, Supply chain manager, Smurfitkappa

”The processing industry is complicated and characterized

by quick decisions regarding quantities and qualities. This

means high demands on flexible shipping solutions. We value

the presence of Wagenborg Shipping in Malmö which also

shortens response time. I’m convinced that sea transport must

also operate on land and we welcome a total approach within

logistic solutions. I believe that control of the complete logistic

chain leads to flexibility.”

Billerud is a leading supplier of speciality products for

consumer and industrial packaging. Billerud focuses on kraft

paper and containerboard and has a world-leading position

within several product segments. The company has 2,300

employees in eleven countries, the annual sales turnover is

approximately SEK 8 billion and over 90% of the production

is exported. The company’s production takes place at the

Group’s three integrated pulp and paper mills in Sweden

– Gruvön, Karlsborg and Skärblacka – and at the UK paper

mill, Beetham.

”Flexibility is a decisive factor and a natural part of the commitment.

Wagenborg Shipping’s establishment in Sweden is important and

gives an indication of the company’s intentions. We see an increasing

complexity in our shipping needs which demands greater knowledge

about local conditions. Looking forward I believe that lead-times

will decrease. Decreasing time from decision to action increases the

demand for flexible solutions.”

Setra is Sweden’s largest wood products company and sells wood-

based products and solutions to the building materials trade and

industrial customers. The Group has 1,400 employees and annual

sales of approximately SEK 5 billion, of which exports – primarily

to the UK, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Norway and Japan – account

for about 55%. Setra operates at 20 production sites (17 in Sweden,

2 in Norway and 1 in the UK) for the manufacturing of sawn timber,

panels, mouldings, floors and glulam beams.

Robert klemedsson, corporate logistics manager Short Sea & Ocean, billerud

tomas Åkerlund, logistic manager,Setra group

wood for life

SHIPPING B.V. SHIPPING B.V.

nils-johan Haraldsson, Vice president marine transportation, ScA transforest

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For the redevelopment of the oil field in Schoonebeek, a total of 73 wells will be installed on 18 drilling sites in 2009. On Monday October 20th 2008, the conductor driving started. The conductor is the outer pipe sleeve which protects the upper surface from drilling fluids infiltration. The final wells will be carried by this conductor and drilled in 2009. The activities take place on locations close to Europaweg and De Maden. The conductor driving takes approximately two weeks per site. As soon as these activities are completed, the site is adapted further. The grounds adjacent to the sites are also made accessible for the arrival of the drilling rigs. All the preparations will be executed stage-by-stage for each drilling site.

The tender for the aforementioned activities was

awarded to Wagenborg Foxdrill in June 2008. From

that moment on, all the necessary preparations were

made in order to begin the delivery and driving of the

conductor pipes on October 20th.

On behalf of NAM (Dutch Oil Company), the

Wagenborg Foxdrill work activities are supervised by

Klaas Bosschers, site supervisor in the Schoonebeek

field. Klaas is responsible for both quality and safety

of all the activities on the Schoonebeek locations. He

can be found daily in the Schoonebeek field where he

consults with the civil contractors working at the sites.

Klaas has been working for NAM since 1982. In

the first 14 years he was working in the rotating

department where he was responsible for keeping all

the moveable parts turning at the sites. These included

nodding donkey pumps, engines and compressors.

Later Klaas worked in the civil engineering

department, where once again he made sure that the

entire operation kept running. He takes care of all the

civil engineering works, soil management and the

tidying up of locations at the end of a project.

In the course of his career, Klaas has worked in

Gabon (among other places), an experience that he

looks back at with great fondness. But his work in

the Netherlands has also given him a great deal of

pleasure. Working outdoors each day with a swell

bunch of people suits him fine. He knows everyone’s

name, also the colleagues from Wagenborg Foxdrill.

Klaas knows Foxdrill already from the early nineties

when he was responsible for the abandoning of old

oil wells and sites. Nowadays he has a great deal of

contact with supervisors in the field, Henry Engbers

and Freek Kamhuis, and project manager Ewold Jager.

Klaas perceives the cooperation as a very good one.

Questions are promptly replied and the equipment

of Foxdrill is in good shape. According to Klaas, good

co-operation depends on the people you work with.

His slogan is: “Get the tasks done together, safely,

efficiently and effectively!”

The sites on which Wagenborg Foxdrill works right

now are mostly meadows. A temporary access is

created from the road by laying down dock boards that

are supplied by Wagenborg Nedlift in Schoonebeek.

Before starting up a new site, a joint kick-off meeting

is held in order to manage all conditions of the

site, planning schedule and safety matters. The

implementation of the conductor driving itself is 100%

self-supporting using materials, driving equipment,

service trucks and cranes supplied and owned by

OFFSHORE B.V. OFFSHORE B.V.

Klaas Bosschers: “Get the tasks done together,

safely, efficiently and effectively!”

Wagenborg. After the conductor driving,

the conductor pipes in the meadows are

sealed with covers. On each cover the well

and location number are welded. What

remains is a meadow of pipe pieces rising

above ground level … and the memory of

a nice project!

SHell ScHOOnebeek RedeVelOpment

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WAgenbORg ReiningReining is a provider of logistic services that continuously searches for optimal solutions to logistic problems in close cooperation with its customers. With its specialist knowledge of transport, warehousing and intermodal transport, the company is able to offer an integrated package of logistic services. Our focus is always on the customer. Good personnel and advanced IT systems enable Reining to offer its customers an ever better service. Reining operates through branches in Hoogezand, Tilburg and Budapest. The company has 450 employees, 350 trucks and approximately 100,000 m2 of storage capacity. Reining has developed dedicated Warehousing activities for some of its larger customers.

In addition to our endeavour to serve you as effectively and

completely as possible in the area of logistics, one of our

key focal points is also sustainability. Keeping this in mind,

Reining uses ten new environmentally friendly Mercedes

trucks. The Actros 1841 trucks are equipped with what

is known as a Bluetec installation which limits emissions.

By adding the special Ad-Blue to the truck’s catalyser, the

Bluetec ensures that the emission of NOx (nitrogen oxide) is

considerably limited. Mercedes Actros has already proven

itself by setting a record for fuel consumption in the Guinness

Book of Records.

Reining provides fully integrated logistic solutions, focused on

your needs. One of the key points in Reining’s philosophy is to

implement our services using our own people and resources.

This allows us to have the best possible grip on the quality of our

service. This past year too, we have invested in all sorts of areas

to increase both the quality and completeness of our services.

Reining – the logistic connection

To guarantee that your shipment arrives properly at its

destination, we deploy experienced and well-trained drivers.

Reining devotes extensive attention to the coaching of its drivers.

The aim of this is to

guarantee quality and

to make our service

more professional.

New drivers are also

coached as quickly as

possible to work at our desired level. For this purpose Reining

has an in-house personal Development department and a

coach for drivers. The department makes sure that all drivers

follow the Eco-training in which they learn how to use their

driving styles to reduce fuel consumption. This way our drivers

stay continuously up-to-date about vehicle techniques and they

increase their knowledge about their own vehicles.

In June 2008, Reining has begun using 10 new road trains

in order to optimise integration of distribution services into

our portfolio. These vehicles are equipped with a system for

loading-through, a tailboard and a hand-pallet truck and are

deployed for the distribution in the Benelux. With an eye on

maximum efficiency, the company aims to keep these vehicles

identical to the existing combinations: the same loading

capacities, Euro5 engines and a TüV certified truck design.

By using these new vehicles we can integrate your distribution

professionally into the logistic process, which means that you

have come to the right place for the entire supply chain.

new distribution trucks

For each situation Reining Intermodal provides the ideal

combination of road transport and intermodal transport.

Intermodal transportation is a fast growing market. To enable

regular road transport to interface as efficiently as possible

with intermodal solutions, Reining has invested in thirty

Huckepack mega-trailers.

The new trailers, just like the standard Reining mega-trailers

are equipped with a lifting roof, resulting in the enlargement

of the loading space during loading and unloading. This

allows the utilisation of the full height of three metres and

fast loading/unloading without any damage. The trucks of

course comply with the strictest safety norms when it comes to

securing the loads. Thanks to all these provisions, you can be

sure that your load is transported in the most efficient manner.

As a result of their loading and unloading speed, our drivers

are parked at your door for only a brief period. In short: an

optimal solution for your logistic needs in which we never limit

ourselves to standard solutions.

Reining invests in Huckepack trailers

REINING B.V. REINING B.V.

Reining with bluetec a step further onto the ‘green’ motorwayprofessional driver training

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In recent years Reining has invested

tremendously in its IT. Reining Warehousing

has invested in a new WMS and a Business

Intelligence application. This allows us to map

out in detail the steering information of your

logistic process. With our investments, Reining

Warehousing is ready for the future. New

clients can be linked up to the WMS in a short

time, at various international locations. This

enormously enhances the flexibility and speed

of handling. This allows us to respond quickly

to the ever-changing markets and wishes of

the client and this way we are pre-eminently

suitable for offering you a complete integrated

solution.

As of now, we can provide our clients with all

the information about the performance of the

processes at each location. Reining can even

analyse the performance at various sites and in

doing this, create a benchmark for the client.

Together with the client we can examine where

points of improvement are and how we can

realise them. Furthermore, the system is capable

of generating data about articles that are

ordered and the quantities, and what the trends

are (marketing information). Reining can also

monitor on KPI’s agreed and report the proper

management information to her clients.

We’re not just saying that we can do all this.

We also let you see for yourself by means of the

gathered data.

WMS, combined with the Business Intelligence

solution, gives Reining an extra edge. In an

ever-changing market we offer the client the

possibility to maintain its operations in a

reliable and high quality manner.

Reining WAReHOuSing buSineSS intelligence

REINING B.V. REINING B.V.

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Berend Graaf (42) is our car-park attendant and is

often the first Wagenborg employee our guests

meet during their trip to the island. Berend is

responsible for a smooth traffic and parking

flow. He also keeps an eye on the weather,

because the forecast of a storm means that he

needs to direct all the cars to the upper deck so

they don’t get battered by waves. Berend also

accompanies campers to more spacious spots

and he often lends a helping hand in case of

trouble or a lost car-park ticket.

Captain Gert Jan Verbeek (54) is alternately in

charge of the ‘Oerd’ and the ‘Sier’. Under his

leadership, six employees make sure that you

have a pleasant crossing. Safety is of paramount

importance to Captain Verbeek, and that starts

with a careful and even loading of cars and

lorries.

To Antje Grevink (32) from ticket sales it does

not matter where the guests come from, as she

understands English, German, Frisian, and the

Groningen dialect. All pretty useful when she

has to gather late passengers to make sure they

still catch the ferry - a job in itself! Antje’s work

demands a lot of flexibility, as she either gets up

at the crack of dawn or gets home late at night.

Everything that happens at the terminal

in Holwerd is the responsibility of Willem

Bierma (46). The Chief of the port office drafts

the rosters of all the employees. During the

summer months this often involves a temporary

replacement due to summer holidays for

colleagues who have school-aged children and

who want to get away for a while. During those

months, you should not be surprised to find

Willem manning the cash register.

Sicco de Vries (37) is a real sailor. Loading and

unloading, carefully directing drivers on board,

checking the lavatories … Sicco is always busy.

He also loads or unloads the luggage with the

famous little trains. En route, he repairs minor

defects of the ship. A varied job in more ways

than one, as his working hours range from

5:45am to 12:30pm or from 12:30pm to 9:00pm.

pASSengeR SeRViceS

Nearly two million people pass through our jetties each year ... mostly happy faces; they are elated, revitalised, and sunburnt! About 90 colleagues on Wagenborg Passenger Services’ ferries make several crossings a day between Ameland and Holwerd and between Lauwersoog and Schiermonnikoog. These Dutch islands are popular holiday destinations for millions of tourists, so it is high time to meet our colleagues on the jetty at Holwerd.

Captain Gert Jan Verbeek

Car-park attendant Berend Graaf

Antje Grevink from ticket sales

Port office chief Willem Bierma

Sailor Sicco de Vries

PASSAGIERSDIENSTEN B.V. PASSAGIERSDIENSTEN B.V.��

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WAgenbORg pROJECT& LOGISTICS B.V.phone + 31 (0)596 63 69 66Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg NEDLIFT B.V.phone + 31 (0)50 36 28 00Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg NEDLIFT SpAINphone + 34 (0)917 26 02 03Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg S&G GMBHphone + 49 (0)5978 9166-0Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg SHIppING B.V.phone + 31 (0)596 63 69 11Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg SHIppING NORTH AMERICA INC.phone + 1 514 288 8282Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg SHIppING SWEDEN A.B.phone + 46 409 371 00Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg ASIA pTE LTDphone + 65 632 377 03Email [email protected]

WAVe SHIppING LTD Madrid: phone + 34 917 253 763Tarragona: phone + 34 977 252 380

WAgenbORg STEVEDORING B.V.phone + 31 (0)596 63 69 11

Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg REINING B.V.phone + 31 (0)598 34 33 07Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg TRANSpORT KFTphone + 36 (1) 289 7081Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg pASSAGIERSDIENSTEN B.V.phone + 31 (0)519 54 61 11Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg TOWAGE B.V.phone + 31 (0)596 63 62 30Email [email protected]

WAgenbORg OFFSHORE B.V.phone + 31 (0)596 63 64 17Email [email protected]

ROYAL

Markstraat 10p.O. Box 149930 AA DelfzijlThe Netherlandsphone + 31 (0)596 63 69 11Email [email protected]