Trimline Co
Who Is the Client?
Trimline Ltd, based in Whiteley, United Kingdom, is a leading marine outfitting company. They specialize in interior refurbishments for cruise ships, ferries, and defense projects. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship and project management expertise, Trimline ensures that public spaces on marine vessels are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, with a focus on high-quality service and clear communication, Trimline partners with cruise lines and other maritime companies to deliver outstanding refurbishments.
What Was the Issue?
Trimline faced a significant challenge in optimizing logistics efficiency, particularly when it came to space for shipments across various transportation methods—air, road, and sea. Their logistics team had to ensure that the right vehicle/container sizes were selected, which required careful space planning to avoid inefficiencies. Furthermore, managing shipments for large-scale refurbishments posed a logistical puzzle, making the entire process both time-consuming and prone to errors.
Key challenges:
- Inconsistent space utilization in vehicles and containers
- Difficulty in determining the right-size vehicles/containers for each shipment
- Time-consuming and error-prone space planning
- Lack of a unified system for sharing shipment plans with freight agents
How Did We Help?
EasyCargo addressed Trimline’s challenges by enabling precise space calculations and improving communication between teams and external partners:
- 3D load visualization: With our 3D view, Trimline’s team could visually confirm that containers and vehicles were used to their full capacity, reducing wasted space.
- Precise vehicle/container selection: EasyCargo allowed the team to quickly determine the correct vehicle or container size, ensuring the right choices for every shipment.
- Centralized reporting: Trimline could now share easy-to-understand load plans with their warehouse teams and freight agents, improving coordination and reducing misunderstandings.
What Are the Results?
After adopting EasyCargo, Trimline saw notable improvements in both the efficiency of their logistics operations and collaboration with external partners:
- Maximized vehicle/container utilization: EasyCargo made sure that vehicles and containers were always packed to capacity, improving overall logistics efficiency.
Improved collaboration: EasyCargo reports allowed better communication with freight agents, reducing the chances of errors and improving operational flow. - Time savings: The tool simplified the planning process, allowing Trimline’s team to complete tasks more quickly and accurately.
What Does the Client Say About Us?
“In our search for a solution to optimize our logistics processes, we eventually found EasyCargo. This program has significantly assisted with the way we plan our vehicles and containers. It provides our team with the ability to easily check and ensure that we are maximizing space on vehicles. In addition, it also selects the correct vehicle/container sizes.
Moreover, the implementation of EasyCargo has brought notable benefits to our workflows. It has greatly aided our warehouse teams’ understanding and operations when loading vehicles, and it has also strengthened our relationship with freight agents. Additionally, we are now able to offer copies of our load plans, which they can directly utilize, further improving coordination.”
— Tash Birch, Acting Logistics Manager, Trimline Ltd.
