Oil & Gas Downstream Solutions

Designing, implementing and operating supply chains that support the construction of new oil refineries, petrochemical plants and product distribution facilities or the operation of existing facilities takes supply chain management expertise with global reach and proven capability.

At DHL, we specialize in sourcing supplies from around the world. We are the experts in managing numerous international and local vendors and streamlining the inbound flow of materials into new build projects or existing plants, to aid in construction, maintenance, repair and operations. In addition, we can add tremendous value to the outbound supply chain by integrating finished product packaging, storage, handling and distribution services into a truly end-to-end supply chain solution. Whether your business involves processing, refining, production or distribution, DHL helps to optimize your supply chain and increase plant and staff productivity through ready access to supplies, while supporting your focus on health and safety.

The oil and gas industry faces challenges on a global scale. Sources are remote and difficult to access, bringing with them the need for downstream processing operations. Market dynamics are also changing. Often, materials are handled by different players at opposite ends of the world.

Each of these challenges can impact on the delivery of downstream projects and on the profitability of downstream oil and gas operations. Which is why it’s more important than ever to ensure your supply chain is fully optimized.

DHL designs supply chain solutions for new capital projects and existing processing, refining, production and distribution facilities with the primary objectives of delivering projects to time and budget, reducing operational costs, increasing engineering efficiencies and enhancing plant availability and productivity. We apply our industry experience to analyze each step of your supply chain, then design and implement a complete, integrated solution. Because of our global presence, we can effectively and reliably support you and supply materials anywhere in the world.

DHL offers end-to-end logistics solutions to support your new build projects or existing operations - optimizing your supply chain and efficiently managing operations, equipment and regulatory compliance issues. We can oversee your entire transportation and consolidation operations, managing all factors such as priority, efficiency, mode, carrier, route and time urgency. DHL also helps you control costs by managing rates, fuel costs, freight bills and payments. With fewer vendors and tasks to manage, you'll have more time to focus on your core business.

DHL Oil and Gas Downstream Services:

Capital project logistics & freight forwarding
Inbound-to-operations (MRO & Re-supply)
Transportation & warehouse management
Supply chain consultancy & solutions design
Finished product packaging, storage, handling & distribution
Order management
Inventory optimization
Track & trace
Claims management
Carrier management
Analysis & reporting
Lead Logistics Provider & control tower services
Compliance management (HSSE & FCPA)
Procurement services
In-plant services.

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Specific & Complex Logistics Requirements

Oil and gas projects, be they upstream or downstream, are capital intensive and complex with very specific logistics requirements.

As one of the world’s leading supply chain management experts, DHL brings vast capabilities and extensive industry-specific expertise to your project or operation. For capital projects, we can help you overcome the problem of highly fragmented supply chains with multiple handling and multiple Engineering, Procurement & Construction contracts (EPCs), by designing an end-to-end solution that gives you complete control, visibility and traceability of material movement.

We help you meet your project time and financial constraints and avoid the high costs associated with delays, damages and errors. And our highly specialized logistics knowledge means you can trust us to handle even your most valuable assets expertly and professionally. Similarly for operations, we can provide a materials supply chain which supports your maintenance, repair and operational needs. Again we can provide complete control and material visibility and traceability throughout the supply chain - impacting positively on plant availability and maintenance team productivity. For finished product, we can provide a wide range of services, from packaging, blending and drumming, through warehousing to distribution. In this way, we can ensure that your products are delivered to your customers on time, in full every time - exceeding their expectations and reflecting positively on you as a supplier.

Global Footprint & Integrated Logistics Solutions

Oil and gas companies need logistics services providers with a global footprint and the ability to provide integrated solutions across the supply chain.

As the world’s number one logistics provider, DHL maintains a presence across all regions of the world. Our global presence allows us to efficiently and effectively provide standardized logistics services in all geographies, helping you avoid the problem of a fragmented supply chain, which is all too common in oil and gas upstream capital project logistics and plant operations. No matter where you build or operate on the globe, we can manage the end-to-end flow of materials from both local and international suppliers, optimizing your costs and network efficiency. Even if your EPCs have limited material management databases, allowing DHL to provide an integrated, end-to-end solution gives you complete visibility and traceability of all materials in your supply chain.

Significant Industry Liabilities

Oil and gas companies risk significant liabilities associated with violation of anti-corruption, health and safety and environmental legislation and regulation.

All DHL services focus on a strong commitment to world-class Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) standards. Because we understand that many of the key geographies in which we work have loose anti-corruption enforcement policies, DHL strictly adheres to the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA). We comply with all HSSE laws and regulations to help minimize the hazards involved with providing logistics services in difficult geographies and environments. And we maintain the highest environmental standards to help your company avoid liability associated with accidents, errors or equipment failures.

Remote & Difficult Geographies

New projects are increasingly implemented in remote and difficult geographies with significant political challenges, where key players lack operational experience and infrastructure.

DHL offers the proven ability to deliver professional logistics services across remote and politically unstable environments. Because of our commitment to socially responsible business practices, DHL often invests significant time and resources to develop both its own teams and local contractors in regions that lack established logistics providers.

Minimizing Downtime & Improving Productivity

Maximising the productivity and availability of upstream and downstream facilities and infrastructure is key to delivering financial returns. There is increasing focus, therefore, on increasing the efficiency of the materials supply chain which support maintenance, repair and operations, to reduce the cost and complexity of supply while ensuring critical items are available at a moment’s notice.

DHL provides the right combination of proven technology, design and process experience in global supply chain management needed to improve the flow of materials into your operations, increase maintenance productivity and control your costs. Our services include world-class procurement, inbound transportation of materials (including supplier collections), planning and optimization of inventory and lean warehousing. DHL even goes beyond your property fence lines and inside your gates to deliver materials to the point of use and oversee internal logistics for a true end-to-end supply chain solution. It should be noted that all of these services are undertaken with a strong emphasis on safety and security.

Packaging for Finished Product Distribution

Cost-effective finished product packaging, storage, handling and distribution is the final step in an effective supply chain.

DHL has the expertise and experience to fulfil your packaging, blending and drumming operations and to integrate these functions with your storage, handling and distribution supply chain solution, helping reduce your overall costs and move your products to market faster. DHL’s experience includes packaging solutions for polymeric materials such as polyethylene or polypropylene. Bulk polymers are fed from railcars into form, fill and seal lines where DHL packages the product into a range of forms, from 55 pound bags to 2,000 pound boxes. Materials can then be stored and loaded for distribution nationally or internationally - including “sea bulk", which involves loading pellets into plastic-lined containers for export. DHL solutions are highly cost effective and provide full item level and batch traceability

Capital Project Logistics & Transportation

The massive scope of capital projects in the oil and gas downstream sector often results in highly fragmented supply chains. Responsibility for supply chain management has historically been divested to a large number of different subcontractors from differing regions and countries. In this way, Oil & Gas companies often lose control and visibility of the supply chain and cannot easily track the flow of materials. Thus, materials don’t get to the engineering staff on time, reducing productivity and preventing projects from coming in on time and on budget.

The DHL end-to-end approach to supply chain management helps you take back control of your supply chain. Through careful planning, design and management, DHL can create a supply chain that gets the right materials to the right workers at the right time. Our services can reduce build costs and increase worker productivity by up to 40% or more, improving the time and cost certainty of your project.

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Downstream Storage, Handling & Distribution

Moving, storing, packaging and blending products for distribution is a complex process. Traditionally these activities have been carried out by the producers themselves. However, with resource shortages, for most downstream oil and gas operators, internal resources can be more valuable when focused on core competencies.

At DHL, we offer the expertise to cost-effectively manage everything from in-bound and out-bound transportation, to packaging, blending and warehousing activities. By integrating these services, we can help reduce your costs, improve your flexibility and deliver your products to market more efficiently and effectively. All of our services ensure complete visibility and control over your inventory, while maintaining exemplary standards of HSSE commensurate with your own expectations and performance.

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Inbound-to-Operations (MRO)

Inbound-to-operations, also known as materials re-supply or maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), is critical to downstream oil and gas operations. Keeping the right equipment and parts on-site to repair and maintain production equipment is a balancing act. You need to keep manufacturing running and engineering teams productive while minimizing unnecessary overhead.

DHL inbound-to-operations solutions (MRO) involve sourcing and supplying materials when and where they’re needed to optimize staff productivity and increase plant availability. Our expertise includes planning, managing inventory, collecting or coordinating deliveries from a wide variety of suppliers to help improve efficiency and reduce costs. We give oil and gas companies real-time visibility of every part in the materials ‘pipeline’ while streamlining the complex, resource-intensive supply chain for the most cost effective solution.

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Compliance

Many materials within the oil and gas markets are expensive, potentially dangerous and intended for specific uses only. Whether compliance relates to Health Safety Security Environment (HSSE), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), or other national or international compliance legislation, DHL is committed to following the strictest standards in managing your materials supply chain, irrespective of location. These standards are applied to both DHL’s own teams and direct supply chain activities, as well as to DHL’s sub-contractors and suppliers operating as part of your broader materials supply chain (e.g. transportation sub-contractors, specialist suppliers, customs agents, etc).

DHL operations are run in a manner acceptable to local communities and governments. Our solutions comply with the relevant laws and regulations and we take any additional measures we consider necessary to ensure continuous improvement in safety, security, health and environmental performance and compliance. It is worth noting that all of DHL’s staff involved in the Energy sector undergo rigourous FCPA compliance, Code of Conduct, Anti Competition, Anti Corruption and HSSE training to ensure that standards are never compromised.

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Procurement Services

We provide a range of services, from procurement consulting and outsourcing, to an integrated service combining procurement and logistics management, to ensure that procured products are delivered when and where they are required.

DHL's procurement specialists can deliver substantial cost savings on a wide range of core and non-core products (non-technical); everything from consumables and work wear, to operational spare parts and equipment. By leveraging DHL's global reach and supply chain expertise, we can effectively manage the risks associated with global sourcing and integrate procurement activities with material logistics and delivery - removing fragmentation from the supply chain and providing clarity of accountability.

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Lead Logistics Provider (LLP)

At DHL, being Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) means instigating and managing change across your entire supply chain to meet changing business and customer demands. We do this by bringing continuous improvement and cost reduction, introducing lean logistics processes and optimizing logistics networks.

As a Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), DHL is responsible for planning and implementing tailored supply chain solutions that optimize performance, cost and development of supply chain functions, transactions, systems and logistics suppliers. We establish service level agreements across the supply chain, and can even provide one contact point and one invoice. Our approach also involves the management, optimization and execution of inbound and outbound logistics, including the implementation of origin-based networks.

Within the Energy sector, the LLP approach can be applied to upstream and downstream operations, from capital project logistics through to operational support - managing all aspects of the materials supply chain on an integrated basis from national and international suppliers through to on and off-shore worksites.

A successful LLP is built upon a strong and effective partnership arrangement with our customer to deliver value to their business, and encompasses a whole range of skills and experience that we deploy to meet the needs of your business.

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Packaging Services

DHL offers packaging services as part of an end-to-end supply chain solution. We have the expertise to package final products including liquid and solid chemicals, petrochemicals, lubricants and polymeric materials.

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Expanded Aviation Services in Remote Locations - West Africa and Caspian

When you work with DHL in West Africa or the Caspian, you can take advantage of our exclusive aviation services and regional distribution network in these regions.

DHL is one of the only logistics companies to support the air transport of oil and gas freight in the West African and Caspian regions. Every day, our aircraft carry oil industry freight up and down the coast of West Africa and into the Caspian, providing our energy clients with exclusive access and the ability to do business in these regions of the world.

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Manpower, Travel and Administrative Support Services - Hull Blyth Angola

DHL offers specialized manpower, travel, shipping, maintenance and other administrative support services designed exclusively for the oil industry, saving our customers the hassle of securing these essential services from multiple local providers. In Angola, the services are available through Hull Blyth Angola, part of the DHL group of companies. DHL also offers rig and supply vessel agency services in other areas of the world, including the UK and Singapore.

Oil companies, resupply companies, drilling companies and seismic survey companies in Angola trust DHL to provide the labor needed to fuel the success of on and offshore operations. As the largest manpower service provider in Angola, DHL provides the country’s oil industry with 2,000 to 3,000 workers each year. DHL recruits, trains and takes legal responsibility for radio operators, welders, rigging specialists and other semi-skilled and unskilled workers, freeing oil industry companies from staffing tasks and allowing them to focus on core competencies.

Additionally, DHL offers meet and greet, crew change and travel arrangement services for employees who enter and exit the country for the purpose of working on Angola’s offshore rigs and onshore supply bases. From arranging work visas prior to workers’ arrival, to providing transportation to and from the airport, to arranging overnight and short term accommodations, DHL makes sure workers get to work and back home safely and on time.

In Angola as well as the UK, Singapore and other parts of the world, DHL provides rig and supply vessel agency services exclusively to the oil and gas industry. These services include the chartering of vessels as well as securing husbandry, bunkering and pilot services to operate the vessels. Our extensive expertise in coordinating these services can save you time and effort, while ensuring your access to the equipment and support staff you need to keep operations running smoothly.

In-plant Services

In-plant logistics services for the oil and gas industry includes a range of operations that occur within our customers’ facilities and property fence lines. DHL is dedicated to achieving the highest level of safety when operating on your site. We can support your team - or be your team - by handling labor management, warehousing, yard management, plant and tool store management, railcar switching and cleaning, and many more.

Our first step is often to assess the effectiveness of your existing supply chain. We work to understand where you are currently, and more importantly, where you need to be. We offer solutions to help you cut costs, increase productivity, and get the best out of your most valuable resource: your people.

DHL's in-plant site logistics services are not about taking control - they are about giving you more control. Quality and safety are part of our culture, and we invest substantial time building consistent processes and training to achieve our goal of zero recordable incidents.

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