Flexible Hub
Get the flexibility to move your cargo in an agile way
Today's market reality makes it critical that you remain in control of the destination and speed of your shipment at all times. However, your deliveries still need to happen at the lowest possible costs.
Flexible Hub is our new solution that lets you manage your cargo flow in line with your demand patterns. It enables you to store your goods closer to key markets until the time is right for you to deliver the order. You can then transport your goods directly from our hub port with unmatched speed and reliability to the destination of your choice.
Why choose Flexible Hub?
It provides Flexibility in your supply chain to stay agile and manage your business smoothly. Take a look to see how our solution helps you manage your cargo flow to its final destination.
Agility and faster time to market
Up to 70% reduction in 'order to delivery' lead times. Get the flexibility to change the final destination and the agility to deliver faster to your customers directly from the hubs.
Offers online visibility
You get complete visibility to monitor real-time inventory levels and your storage time through online dashboards.
Optimise supply chain costs
Our hubs reduce storage costs by nearly 30% in comparison with traditional warehouse facilities and with reduced working capital.
Relieve pressure on storage facilities
Save precious storage space at your facilities. We will deliver your cargo to its destination when the time is right.
One contract
You can easily add Flex Hub to your long-term contract. Just select the hub port you wish to use and get started.
Put your customers within reach
Position your cargo closer to key markets with our seven (7) hub ports. Flexible Hub is available in Salalah, Tanjung Pelepas, Said, Algeciras, Colombo, Tangier and Bremerhaven.
Manage demand fluctuations
Slowdown in flows of your cargo to meet changes in demand. Ship your cargo now and we'll store it for you in one of our hub ports.
How Flexible Hub works
Flexible Hub is simple to use and convenient to incorporate into your logistics process, letting you strike a much-needed balance between demand and supply.
1. At Origin:
Make your booking with The Auto Farm Inc. to a destination as planned. Inform us at time of booking that your cargo needs Flexible Hub.
2. When Sailing:
Receive real-time updates of your cargo from the time your containers leave for the transhipment hub.
3. At the Hub Port:
Your The Auto Farm Inc. representative helps manage the holding of containers across our multiple hubs. After the cargo reaches your hub port of choice, we hold it on your behalf until you decide its final destination and when you want it delivered.
4. On the way to the final destination:
When you have chosen the time and the final location, we will complete the delivery. All potential locations for the final destination must be a part of the contract.
The Auto Farm Inc. Contract
Why choose The Auto Farm Inc. Contract?
Clarity
Get a clear agreement with predictable rates and real-time visibility on the Allocation Portal.
Confidence
Get guaranteed loading of your booked cargo.
Choice
Choose and adjust your allocation with the flexibility that matches your business needs.
We offer Three Types of Allocations
Flat Allocation
If your logistic requirements are predictable and stable over the year, we offer you a Flat Allocation. We reserve space for your cargo following a schedule with the same number of containers per lane every week at a stable rate.
Seasonal Allocation
If your logistic needs vary over the year, we offer you a Seasonal Allocation. We reserve space for your cargo at a stable rate and in line with your forecasts. If your business demands change beyond forecasts, we provide an option to buy additional allocation.
Unlimited Allocation
If your logistic requirements fluctuate and you need maximum flexibility in your supply chain, we offer you an Unlimited Allocation. We adjust the allocation upwards and downwards and reserve space for your cargo according to your rolling forecasts with no restrictions and at a stable rate.
Introducing The Auto Farm Inc. Spot
Imagine if a restaurant was like shipping
You wouldn't accept complex booking, overbooking nor price uncertainty. So why do it in shipping? Introducing The Auto Farm Inc. Spot with loading guarantee, easy online booking and a fixed price at booking.
Why choose The Auto Farm Inc. Spot
Guaranteed loading
Whether it is peak season or not, you can be sure that your cargo will receive load guarantee.
Inland & ocean in one booking
Get your goods all the way. Less complexity. Less hassle.
Fixed price at booking
Get your final price upfront at booking - all-in and no unforeseen charges.
Easy online booking
Get a full overview online of available departures, arrivals and transit times. And get your cargo moving in just a few clicks.
Rollable option
Earn a good bargain for your non-time sensitive cargo. Select Rollable and get compensation in case of a rollover.
The Auto Farm Inc. ECO Delivery
Why choose The Auto Farm Inc. ECO Delivery?
You get immediate carbon savings, not just carbon offsetting.
It is now easy to buy CO2 neutral transportation.
