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mat zurückkehren. ITG und K-Line organisierten für ihn eine
spezielle Abschiedsparty in seinem japanischen Lieblingsrestaurant,
um sich so bei ihm für die enge Kooperation zu
bedanken. Seinen Nachfolger, Shiro Kubo, heißen die ITG
Mitarbeiter in Amsterdam herzlich willkommen. Gemeinsam
steuern die drei Partner die Logistik auch in Zukunft sicher
weiter auf der hohen See der logistischen Märkte in Europa.
Kontakt:
Edwin Hazendonk
Niederlassungsleiter ITG Amsterdam
edwin.hazendonk@itg.nl
Three partners “navigate” together
Japan Radio Company JRC started developing and manufacturing navigation and communication equipment in Tokyo in
1915. Since the very beginnings the Japanese enterprise has distinguished itself as an innovation leader capable of building
technologically advanced products that can even be used in the harshest environmental conditions. For its European
logistics the Japanese manufacturer counts on its partner ITG in Amsterdam.
In 1937 JRC developed a new 500-Watt-high-powered radio transmitter for communication from shore to ship. Two years
later the company was the first to use microwaves for radar systems and introduced it to the market. The basis of this technology
is still used nowadays in a microwave oven, for instance. Today, tens of thousands of vessels in the merchant and
workboat sectors rely on the products of the Japanese company for safe navigation. The products comply with the quality
and security regulations of the IMO, the International Maritime Organization.
International expansion
The headquarters of JRC and its research and development department are located in Japan. Extensive research and development
of the company have paved the way for some of the most advanced products on the water, which are a key factor
in improved safety, cost efficiency and a more comfortable work at sea.
In 1968, JRC opened its first office in Las Palmas, offering service for tuna-fishing boats. Its current European office is
located in Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands. It was obtained in August 2000. Almost 3,000 employees work for JRC, including
the 25 working in the Dutch office. JRC Europe acts as European and African headquarter and is in charge of direct
deliveries to ship suppliers in the Middle East. Amsterdam Airport is situated in the center of the main European markets
and these locations are well connected via numerous daily flights or just a few-hour-drive by truck. In addition the port of
Rotterdam can be reached in one hour by truck. But also the closeness of the ITG logistics center Amsterdam has played
an important role during the selection of the central site. From the beginning ITG has taken care of all warehousing and
distribution activities in the region.
Combination of three partners
Since March 2003, Japan Radio Company Europe, K-line Logistics Japan and ITG Global Logistics are operating a unique
logistics partnership. K-Line Logistics is responsible for the international transport and operates its service in-house at
the JRC headquarter in Japan. In coordination with JRC production planning, K-Line organizes the air and ocean transports
from the production plants in Japan to ITG Global Logistics at Amsterdam Airport. From here ITG operates as the European
logistic platform for JRC. The service provider is responsible for warehousing and distribution to supply the JRC European
dealer network. ITG also offers direct deliveries to fleet owners and shipbuilders in the EMEA region.
The radar systems of JRC are shipped as components to ITG where they are stored in the 2,000 square meter bonded warehouse
equipped with high racks. The radar components are stored by serial number for unit identification. Thus the warehouse
management system enables the easy configuration and completion of the devices. Due to the loose components
handling a reduction in shipping, storage and handling costs can be accomplished. Some processes of handling, however,
are done by hand. Here the experience of the ITG employees is an essential factor for the high quality delivered to the customer.
The dedicated and well-trained staff is able to meet and guarantee the high logistic service level standards of JRC.
Good relationship
(v.l.n.r.) Edwin Hazendonk, Niederlassungsleiter ITG Amsterdam, Frank van Beek, Logistics
Manager JRC, Harry Miyashita, General Manager JRC, Ibuki Taguchi, KLAS Manager
JRC, Ron Bothof, General Manager ITG Niederlande
Not only in the logistics field ITG and JRC work together very closely. Ties of friendship have been established over the years.
After cooperating for six years the Japanese General Manager of JRC in Amsterdam, Harry Miyashita, will return home. ITG
and K-Line have organized a special farewell party for their colleague at his favorite Japanese restaurant in order to thank
him for his cooperation. The ITG employees in Amsterdam warmly welcome his successor, Shiro Kubo. Together the three
partners will manage the logistics for Europe’s markets in the future.
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