Client Overview – Tana Australia (before known as GCM Enviro)

 

A global leader in waste management and recycling technology, Tana Australia distributes advanced equipment, including landfill compactors, shredders, screeners, and compost turners across international markets. With a growing customer base in Australia, they required a logistics partner capable of managing complex, oversized machinery shipments from Europe with full regulatory compliance.

 

The Challenge

 

Tana Australia moves moving high-value, heavy-duty machinery from Finland and Germany into Australia on a regular basis. This required more than just standard freight services—it called for:

  • Choosing the appropriate ocean transportation services, depending on the machine specifications, it can be loaded under a Roll-on Roll off (RoRo) services via Mafi trailer or as driveable.
  • Coordinating secure inland transport, with professional lashing from warehouse to port
  • Ensuring proper handling at origin ports for proper operations onboard vessels
  • Managing strict BMSB fumigation compliance during the seasonal risk window to prevent Australian customs rejection and redirection to other international Ports.
  • Navigating complex documentation and biosecurity protocols under Australian customs law

 

The client needed a trusted logistics partner who could not only move freight, but also protect against costly delays and disruptions.

 

The Solution

EFM Solutions activated its newly launched Department X, dedicated to handling high-risk, specialised freight. The team developed an end-to-end operational plan covering every stage of the supply chain, including:

  • Tailored mode selection under Roll-on/Roll-off vessels.
  • Direct coordination to ensure consistent cargo handling standards at the port and vessel
  • Close oversight of fumigation procedures, timed and documented to meet BMSB regulations
  • Regulatory expertise to guarantee that all customs documentation was submitted accurately and on time
  • Ongoing communication with the client to ensure complete visibility and confidence in every shipment

 

The Result

EFM Solutions successfully transformed a high-risk, highly regulated logistics challenge into a smooth, repeatable operation. With Department X in place, the client now benefits from:

  • Reduced transit risks and compliance failures
  • On-time delivery of specialised equipment to key Australian markets
  • Peace of mind that every unit is handled with precision, from origin to final destination

 

This case marks another example of how EFM Solutions supports industry leaders in navigating complex freight environments with confidence and control.

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