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Technical Logistics

Technical logistics and supply-chain support for complex projects

Planning, procurement coordination, materials management and cargo movement support for engineering, marine, offshore, energy and infrastructure projects, from requirement to delivery on site.

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Technical Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Engineering-led logistics, coordinated through one accountable team

Inquina helps industrial and infrastructure clients plan, coordinate and manage the movement of materials, equipment, spare parts and project resources through the supply chain. The service is built on the same project-controls, procurement and documentation discipline as Inquina's engineering and EPCM work.

Inquina plans, coordinates and reports. Transport, storage and customs declarations are carried out by suitably licensed carriers, forwarders, warehouse operators and customs brokers selected for each scope, so the client has one point of coordination without being tied to a single provider's assets.

At a glance

12

logistics services in 6 main categories, from planning to project closeout.

Offices
London · Port Harcourt · Tema

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Services

6 service categories

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Logistics Planning and Optimisation Execution plans, interface coordination, supply-chain assessment and continuous improvement. 2 services
Freight, Customs and Trade International cargo coordination and the trade documentation that has to travel with it. 2 services
Procurement and Sourcing Engineering-led procurement, supplier management and spare-parts sourcing. 2 services
Materials and Distribution Materials control, inventory visibility and coordination of storage and distribution providers. 2 services
Marine, Offshore and Mobilisation Logistics for marine and offshore operations, and mobilisation of equipment, materials and people. 2 services
Project Delivery and Reporting Logistics integrated with construction and infrastructure delivery, with clear operational reporting. 2 services

Sectors and applications

Where technical logistics supports our clients

Oil and gas

Upstream and downstream operations, maintenance and shutdowns.

Marine, offshore and subsea

Materials and equipment through ports, supply bases and vessels.

EPC and EPCM projects

Procurement, expediting and delivery to construction schedules.

Industrial plants and maintenance

Spares, consumables and maintenance materials.

Petrochemical, power and energy

Equipment, spares and project materials for process and power assets.

Construction and infrastructure

Call-offs, site receiving and laydown coordination.

Industrial equipment and spare-parts supply

Sourcing and supplier-to-site delivery.

International trade and cross-border supply chains

Documentation and coordination across borders.

How logistics connects with engineering

Engineering requirements, procurement, suppliers and delivery in one plan

In technical projects, logistics is decided by engineering. Specifications determine what is bought and from whom; supplier lead times determine when it can ship; package sizes and weights determine how it can move; and the construction or maintenance sequence determines when it must arrive. Inquina treats these as one chain, so that a change in one place is reflected in the others.

Engineering

Specifications, data sheets and inspection requirements set the basis for sourcing, packing and documentation.

Procurement

Orders placed with realistic lead times, Incoterms and documentation requirements agreed up front.

Logistics

Movements planned, coordinated and monitored from supplier to site through suitable providers.

Construction and operations

Deliveries sequenced to work packages, shutdowns and installation readiness.

Procurement and materials

Procurement, materials management and supplier coordination

Procurement support covers sourcing, requests for quotation, technical comparison, expediting and vendor documentation. Materials management then takes over at receipt: identification, traceability, stock visibility, reconciliation and readiness for installation or maintenance. Suppliers are expected to meet QHSE and environmental standards and to share Inquina’s code of business conduct.

Visibility and control

Digital visibility, documentation and operational control

Each scope has an agreed reporting format: milestone trackers, purchase-order status, delivery schedules, inventory status, exception logs and document registers. Reporting is configured in practical tools such as shared workbooks, project-controls software or the client’s own systems. Inquina does not currently offer a proprietary tracking platform or live GPS tracking.

Safety and compliance

Safety, compliance, quality and risk management

Cargo and handling

Cargo characteristics, packing, lifting points and handling constraints considered in the plan.

Transport and delivery risk

Route, delivery-window and site-access risks assessed and recorded in the logistics risk register.

Project HSE requirements

Site rules, permits and HSE requirements passed to carriers and suppliers before mobilisation.

Documentation and traceability

Shipping, trade and certification documents checked and kept in a controlled file.

Customs and trade compliance

Documentary requirements planned early; declarations made by licensed customs brokers.

Escalation and exceptions

Exceptions logged, escalated and tracked to closure with the project team.

Logistics planning follows the same HSEQ principles as the rest of Inquina’s work, described on the Quality and HSEQ page. No management-system certification is claimed for logistics services.

Methodology

Our proposed delivery methodology

A five-stage approach applied to each scope. It describes how Inquina proposes to work; it is not a certified process or a proprietary system.

  1. Understand

    Gather the project scope, technical requirements, locations, delivery dates, cargo information and constraints.

  2. Plan

    Develop the logistics approach, identify interfaces, review transport options, coordinate supplier requirements and assess risks.

  3. Source and coordinate

    Support procurement, supplier communication, transport arrangements, documentation and service-provider interfaces.

  4. Monitor and control

    Track milestones, material readiness, delivery progress, exceptions and agreed performance measures.

  5. Deliver and close out

    Coordinate receipt and delivery confirmation, documentation, reconciliation, reporting and lessons learned.

Transparent operating model

How this service is delivered

Delivered by Inquina

  • Logistics planning, scheduling and execution plans
  • Procurement support, expediting and vendor-document follow-up
  • Materials planning, traceability, reconciliation and reporting
  • Shipment documentation checks and milestone monitoring
  • Coordination of suppliers, carriers, brokers and project teams
  • Supply-chain assessments, risk registers and project controls

Arranged through specialist partners

  • Carriage by sea, air and road by licensed carriers and forwarders
  • Warehousing and storage by the client or selected operators
  • Heavy haulage, abnormal loads and lifting by specialist contractors
  • Port, vessel and supply-base services by their operators

Performed only by licensed or authorised parties

  • Customs declarations and clearance: licensed customs brokers
  • Dangerous goods transport: suitably qualified and licensed providers
  • Duty, tax and trade advice: licensed brokers or advisers
  • Immigration and work permits: the employer or a qualified adviser

Inquina plans, coordinates and manages these activities. Transport, storage, customs declarations and other regulated activities are performed by appropriately licensed carriers, forwarders, customs brokers and service providers selected for each scope. Inquina does not own a transport fleet, vessels or warehouses.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Inquina help coordinate?

Movements of materials, equipment, spare parts and project resources, together with the procurement, documentation, materials management and reporting around them.

Is Inquina a freight forwarder or courier?

No. Inquina is an engineering services company that plans and coordinates technical logistics. Freight is carried by licensed carriers and forwarders, and the service is not a parcel or courier service.

Which activities are delivered by Inquina and which by partners?

Planning, coordination, procurement support, materials management, documentation checks and reporting are delivered by Inquina. Transport, storage, customs declarations and other licensed activities are performed by suitable providers, as listed on this page.

What should I include in an enquiry?

Origin and destination, what needs to move or be sourced, dimensions and weights if known, the required date and any special requirements. If you do not have every detail, send what you have.

What happens after I submit an enquiry?

The enquiry is logged and reviewed, a member of the team contacts you to clarify the scope, and you receive a proposal setting out the scope, the parties involved and the commercial terms.

Which regions do you cover?

Inquina has a head office in London and regional offices in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Tema, Ghana. Other locations are considered scope by scope.

Enquiry

Tell us about your logistics requirement

What to include in your enquiry

  • Origin and destination, with the delivery location
  • What needs to move or be sourced, with dimensions and weights if known
  • Required delivery date or project milestone
  • Any special handling, certification or documentation requirements
  • You can submit an enquiry without every detail: we will ask for what is missing.

What happens next

  1. We acknowledge your enquiry and review the information provided
  2. A member of the team contacts you to clarify the scope and any missing details
  3. We confirm which activities Inquina will deliver and which will be arranged through partners
  4. You receive a proposal or quotation with scope, assumptions and commercial terms

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Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

What needs to move or be sourced. Send what you have; we will ask for anything missing.

e.g. 2 crates, 3.2 × 1.5 × 1.8 m, 2,400 kg gross

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Planning, procurement, materials and cargo coordination for engineering, marine, offshore, energy and infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom and Africa.

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