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LOGISTICS BUSINESS T Sumisho Global Logistics W ithin the processes of infrastructure, logistics is a key element, serving as the worldwide connector through the organizational framework of delivery and storage. Celebrating its 30th year, Sumisho Global Logistics USA (SGL) performs two simple functions. One aspect is to perform as the logistics and insurance department, as well as traffic department, for Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA) and Sumitomo Canada Ltd. (SCL). Their scope of work spreads across logistics compliance, border protection-related issues with customs, logistics arrangement, confirmation of delivery, marine insurance, and inventory management in day-to-day business transactions. The company's other function is to be an international logistics service provider. SGL is a non-asset type ocean carrier - that is to say, it does not own any vessels - and a full service logistics company licensed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). The company also has a U.S. domestic license from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). SGL is working globally and handles shipments not only between the U.S. and Japan, but also to and from South East Asia, South America and Europe, cooperating with other SGL Group companies and Sumitomo Corporation Logistics Division. Using superior logistics services as a strategic tool is essential in today's competitive market. The SGL group logistics network, with over 30 offices in Japan, China, SE Asia, Europe, and the Americas, can communicate globally by using their collective knowledge of global business along with their expertise of international transportation. They can provide total seamless logistics management to clients. Approximately 3,000 employees are engaged in SGL group in their worldwide network. SGL was created in 1983 - called "Sumitrans" at the time - from the Traffic Division of SCOA. The major force in creating Sumitrans was the proposed change to the Shipping Act of 1916, 20 v i s i o n s F a l l 2 0 1 3 SGL prepares the delivery of Smithfield products to Japan which had little to no change for over 60 years. The Shipping Act of 1984, which was an open market policy designed to increase competition, was also a factor in the creation of Sumitrans. One of the new aspects of the Shipping Act grants carriers the ability to offer "service contracts," in which large volume shippers can negotiate for discounted freight rates with carriers. In other words, with this change, a company which does not own vessels can do international logistics business as a carrier. This was the key factor for SCOA's traffic department to establish "Sumitrans." SCOA's Traffic Department turned these changes into an opportunity to start an international logistics business in the U.S. SGL was the first Sumitomo Corporation Group logistics subsidiary in the world, establishing itself as a leader of international logistics company among Japanese trading houses. In the NVOCC ranking of container handling volume Japan to U.S., SGL has made the top 10 in the recent decade. As a traffic department, SGL monitors and processes imports, international traffic, inventories, and compliance on a daily basis in conjunction with other administrative groups, handling insurance claims, and arranging for transit and inventory insurance. As international logistics department, SGL acts as a logistics provider for the Sumitomo Corporation Group, their subsidiaries and external clients. This is the company's core business, an area it has been excelling in for over three decades. SGL's agreements with multiple steamship lines allow their service to span the globe. A flexible line of services accommodates the trade's cargo-ready dates, transit time requirements and price points. Because it is in a customer's best interest to know the location and status of their products day or night, no matter what time zone, SGL's real-time web-based tracking system allows their staff and/or customers to retrieve information around the clock.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Visions - Fall 2013

Visions - Fall 2013
Contents
What is Infrastructure?
Interview with GM of Steel Group
Rail Supply Business
FOCUS: Union Pacific and Canadian National Ra
FOCUS: Arkansas Steel Associates
Structural Business
Interview with GM of Machinery & Power Business Group
Rail Systems Business
Automotive Business
FOCUS: New Mazda Plant
Aerospace Business
Renewable and Conventional Power Business
FOCUS: Desert Sunlight
Construction Equipment Business
Logistics Business
Corporate Social Responsibility - Clean Water Projects
The View from Washington

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