From Mill to Drill
Getting steel products to where they’re needed, fast, is part of our job at Continental Alloys & Services. Sometimes, the steel and the client who needs it are half a world apart.
66 tons
A Continental Alloys & Services client in the United States needs 132,276 pounds (60,000 kg) of 5.5-inch (140-mm) 17# 13CR80 SMLS casing. Continental tracks down the material at a mill in Bilbao, Spain.
5,500 miles
The casing is put onto a ferry in Spain and sent 889 miles (1,430 km) by sea to the Netherlands for packing and preparation. It is then loaded onto a chartered Martin Air DC-10 aircraft for a 4,614-mile (7,425-km) flight to the United States. Total distance covered: 5,503 miles (8,856 km).
Night Flight
The loaded Martin Air DC-10 takes off from the Netherlands on a Friday night and arrives in the U.S. the next morning. The cargo is pre-cleared en route, expediting the customs process. By Monday morning, Continental has the cargo in hand.
Into the Field
Sixty-six tons of steel travelled from a mill in Spain to an oilfield in the United States in less than five working days. The entire process was coordinated by Continental’s logistics department.
Inventory Management
At Continental, we exchange information with our customers on an ongoing basis, so we understand their product requirements. This allows us to serve clients by sourcing and stocking the steel they need, and delivering it when and where they need it.
Continental’s large, strategically located inventory is a cornerstone of our reputation for responsive, reliable delivery.
Because fast, cost-effective delivery to the energy industry is our priority, we utilize third-party field storage locations across the globe. These strategic stockpoints give our customers the advantage of knowing the material they need is never far away.
Flexible logistics support services
From customs coordination to tracking, Continental has systems in place to get steel where it’s needed, smoothly and seamlessly. Our products move quickly through a vast system of established transportation networks, with real-time order tracking. From sea to sky to land, our Inventory and Logistics teams meet delivery targets accurately and efficiently, working closely on site with our customers to handle any situation.
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ISO Certifications
Our ISO certifications ensure that customers receive the highest degree of quality throughout the entire materials management process.