InterCem Engineering GmbH
Who Is the Client?
Intercem Engineering GmbH is a German company with decades of experience designing and supplying complete cement plant systems. In addition to engineering, Intercem manages its own production facility in Oelde. Once an order is finalized, the company handles international shipping of equipment and materials (often a mix of steel parts, electronics, pallets, and hazardous goods) primarily via sea containers to African clients.
What Was the Issue?
Each shipment required meticulous planning, as every container was like a mini-project in itself. The team needed to accommodate goods with different properties:
- Mixed cargo: From sensitive electronics to heavy steel components and hazardous materials.
- No digital plan: Manual planning made it difficult to visualize how items would fit together safely and efficiently.
- Risk of under- or overutilizing space: This led to potential safety issues or higher shipping costs.
How Did We Help?
EasyCargo offered Intercem an intuitive container space calculator that allowed its team to pre-plan container loads digitally and visualize the arrangement in 3D before physically loading trucks and containers. This had several benefits:
- Virtual pre-loading: Load plans could be tested and adjusted to find the safest and most efficient configuration.
- Accurate space utilization: The software helped identify the optimal number of containers for each project, minimizing waste.
- User-friendly interface: A clear visual layout and easy controls made it simple to experiment and find the best fit for complex cargo.
What Are the Results?
By switching to EasyCargo, Intercem saw measurable improvements in operational efficiency and cost savings:
- Fewer containers used: In some cases, Intercem saved 1 in every 10 containers thanks to better space utilization.
- Saved time: The teams now plan faster with digital previews instead of relying on time-consuming manual methods.
- Improved safety and clarity: Pre-loading simulations help ensure that sensitive or hazardous goods are packed correctly and securely.
What Does the Client Say About Us?
“EasyCargo is clear and saves time. There are many ways to plan a container with custom cargo, but this is by far the most effective one. Apart from that, all I can say is: Thank you for this great product. I really enjoy working with it.”
— Marco Tschierschke, Export & Logistics Administrator, Intercem Engineering GmbH
