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Corona has shaken up logistics relationships and fixed routines worldwide. An example? The recent closure of an entire Chinese port (Ningbo) due to one corona case. And now container prices have increased sixfold. SILS suspects that these prices will last for at least another 6 months. Brexit also appears to be a lasting game changer logistically.

The expansion of SILS’s Logistic Center in Apeldoorn was completed in June 2019. This concerned a high-rise warehouse, dispatch, and office space totalling almost 9,500 m2. This results in an extra storage capacity of more than 15,000 pallet places. This enables us to store a total of about 25,000 pallets in our warehouse in Apeldoorn.

Corona may be on the decline in Europe, but its economic consequences are still quite uncertain. In more than a year, many fixed routines have been completely turned upside down. At the same time, we've rigged up new ways of working together in no time to survive. For me, the big question is which certainties and achievements from before corona return and which new factors we have to learn to live with. The logistics world after corona? Everything is possible!

Corona has been with us for a year now. The market is now forcing our clients to act for the medium term. Waiting is no longer an option; the business must continue at some point. As a result, we observe an increasing demand for warehousing solutions the way SILS offers these.

We have recently implemented a new customer: Packaworld Europe BV. Packaworld is a client from New Zealand that is already active for quit some time. Packaworld is a manufacturer of articles in the field of sports and play. We have recently implemented a new customer: Packaworld Europe BV. Packaworld is a client from New Zealand that is already active for quit some time. Packaworld is a manufacturer of articles in the field of sports and play.

Vital employees are high on the agenda at SILS. Because vital employees are more motivated, healthier and, through their sustainable employability, contribute positively to the objectives of SILS. And also important: vital employees are better able to strike a balance between private time and work. Especially important now that many employees of SILS work from home on a regular basis due to corona. Ultimately, our vital employees also make a substantial contribution to the customer satisfaction of SILS clients.

2020 lies behind us. A year dominated by COVID-19. In 2021, this virus will continue to strongly influence and even determine our lives for the time being, in my opinion. Both privately and professionally. What is striking is the enormous volatility of the current situation with new variants emerging. Sometimes the effect on our customers is profound, while other SILS customers are growing despite all the limiting circumstances. If one thing is clear, the volatility of conditions will be a regular factor this year as well.

It is peak season in December! Also at SILS, just like some other chains within the Supply Chain, like the parcel carriers. Also at SILS this could unfortunately result in a delay with processing your outbounds / inbounds.