Proactive Efficient Adaptive Reliable Logistics

The P.E.A.R.L. © system streamlines your supply chain to allow your business to operate economically and grow organically, without scaling constraints. Utilizing Hudson for logistics support frees up your personnel and capital to concentrate on your core competencies while Hudson creates a customized supply chain strategy to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

With Hudson, your business will gain access to a worldwide network of global assets and expertise. Hudson inventory control experts assist in ensuring the proper flow of materials where and when they are needed. By using G.O.L.D.© Standard techniques Hudson can safely and economically place multiple grades of dry bulk commodities in the same hold, enabling optimal usage of available space. Hudson also handles local job site logistics, providing the equipment, know-how, and personnel to ensure swift operation of job sites and expert handling of sensitive commodities. Hudson global supply chain finance specialists can also provide goods in transit financing to increase flexibility and reduce cash flow concerns.

The P.E.A.R.L. © system also simplifies new market penetration. With P.E.A.R.L. ©, Hudson can leverage their global expertise to advise you on how to connect and leverage your supply chain to maximize efficiency and complete your strategic objectives in new markets. Local knowledge is utilized to facilitate market entry and increase product and brand awareness. Hudson can apply their global knowledge and local expertise to avoid regulatory pitfalls and maximize market penetration. Whether you are breaking into new markets or optimizing your current supply chain, Hudson can bring unparalleled efficiency and flexibility to your logistics operations with its P.E.A.R.L. © system.

Rail Transportation

Rail networks offer an efficient and economical way to move large amounts of commodities overland. One freight train can carry over 200 cars, which allows the rapid and affordable transportation of goods across continents. Connecting your existing supply chain to rail transportation can dramatically reduce costs and increase flexibility. Hudson recently demonstrated an innovative use of rail transportation when it employed rail cars to circumvent the “Polar Vortex” that gripped the Midwestern United States and froze the Mississippi River, making barge transport impossible. Read more at Hudson Overcomes The Polar Vortex

Barging along narrow waterways is the most efficient and environmentally friendly method of transporting goods inland. A single barge has equivalent capacity to 15 rail cars or 60 truck trailers. A single tugboat can handle multiple barges, providing excellent opportunities to take advantage of economies of scale. While obvious geographical limitations apply, Hudson works with clients to determine if lightering into barges can be a cost effect method of transporting their goods inland. Hudson's expertise in barge transportation also extends to the sourcing of custom barges where required to suit a customer's specific needs.

Stevedoring, Storage, And Terminal Operation

Hudson operates a system of terminals, warehouses, agencies, and stevedoring companies to meet our customers’ need for responsive, dependable, port services. These stevedores and agents are inventive and knowledgeable, with decades of experience employing Hudson’s proprietary methods to solve logistics challenges. The advantages of this approach are exemplified by Hudson’s G.O.L.D.© Standard techniques, which maximize operational load distribution through the employment of separations. Through the use of these separations, stevedores can load different types of cargo in the same hold which allows Hudson to better serve its customers through flexible shipping schedules and increased vessel utilization.

Hudson’ focus is not limited to only large dry bulk commodities. Hudson also assists clients with the transport of smaller parcels and cargos. By utilizing it's G.O.L.D.© Standard techniques Hudson ensures these smaller parcels are transported precisely and effectively.