Mining logistics is a complex puzzle. Logistics managers must juggle limited rail and port slots, vessel schedules, trucking capacity, and multiple product stockpiles – all while trying to minimise costs. Without an integrated system, scheduling can devolve into a flurry of spreadsheets and frantic phone calls when plans change. Each tweak risks miscommunication between departments. It’s no surprise that inefficiencies creep in, from missed shipments to paying premium rates for last-minute transport.
MineMarket’s logistics module is designed to solve this complexity. It provides a centralised, visual schedule for all shipments and transport, linked directly to live production and inventory data. This means if a mine’s output changes or a delay occurs, users can see those changes and easily adjust the downstream shipping plans and inventory forecasts. Planners can see constraints and costs in one place, enabling them to choose the most cost-effective transport options.
The benefits of this integrated approach are tangible. By reducing ad-hoc changes and ensuring everyone sees the same plan, companies can cut down on demurrage fees, rush shipments, contract quality penalties and other avoidable costs. For instance, one mining operation found that smarter, unified scheduling saved about $5 million per year in reduced emergency freight and penalty charges. In our Western Australia case study company, having end-to-end visibility from pit to port has likewise transformed their logistics planning. They now coordinate shipments from their inland mine hubs to the export ports through a single system. Fewer last-minute surprises mean lower risk of incurring extra port fees or scrambling for trucks at premium rates. The logistics team no longer spends their days firefighting problems; instead, they can focus on optimising the supply chain to keep customer shipments on time and on budget. In short, smarter scheduling through a unified platform leads to lower costs and more reliable deliveries.
About MineMarket
MineMarket provides comprehensive management of the mining value chain, combining material tracking, logistics management, complex sales and marketing, and commodity trading into a single solution. Used by geologists, engineers, supervisors, transport operators, port operators, marketing desks, and traders, it ensures traceability throughout the mining value chain, covering transportation, material purchases and sales, invoicing, and trading. With real-time monitoring of market fluctuations, profit and loss metrics, and accurate transaction tracking, MineMarket supports informed decision-making and offers maximum market transparency. Flexible and analytics-driven, MineMarket supports bulk commodities, precious metals, and base metals, including concentrates and discrete units. Whether used out of the box or tailored to specific mining operations, MineMarket is a key risk management and profit optimisation tool.
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