We're the experts in Australian coal logistics
Our business has been solving the transport, scheduling and management challenges of coal producers for over 26 years.
Built to solve a hard problem
When industry icon Faith Dempsey founded TransCoal in 1999, the logistics issues faced by many Queensland coal producers were immense.
Right from the start, TransCoal was structured and resourced to solve these problems. With vast industry experience and intelligent planning, we have since been saving clients millions of dollars each year, getting their coal to the end customer in the right quality, quantity and timeframes.
The problems we were built for
- Inefficient coal wash scheduling
- Overstocked, or empty, stockpiles
- Poorly planned scheduling
- Missed berthing opportunities
- Expensive demurrage fees
Coal logistics can be done better
Our industry loses an incredible amount of money in wasted demurrage, lost efficiency on rail and port movements, and last-minute scrambling to make quality specifications. The industry is predisposed to competition, holding back information, and commercial barriers that stop providers making each other successful.
We see it differently.
- When we work to enable every supply chain provider, we get transformative results.
- A trusted platform lets everyone discern what to collaborate on for operational efficiency.
- And we are very good at protecting the information that matters to the clients we represent.
From one shared corridor to the whole chain
TransCoal began as the independent logistics coordinator for a group of Queensland coal mines with shared road and rail infrastructure. That alone increased the throughput of the facility with no additional capital.
Our value-added services soon expanded to cover every part of the coal supply chain, from daily production planning and wash-plant scheduling through to port stockpile management and despatch/demurrage. Across every area, we have reduced the cost per tonne of getting coal from pit to port, while improving the efficiency of each mining operation.
Clients get a full team of experts
Our whole-of-corridor approach to logistics management is just the start. TransCoal clients get access to advice across every discipline in the chain.
- Mine planning
- Production scheduling
- Wash plant operations
- ROM
- Product & loadout stockpiles
- Train loading & scheduling
- Port stockpile allocations
- Shipping arrangements
- Invoicing & financing
- Product quality control
- Sales & marketing
- Buyer communication
“In my view TransCoal stands alone in the industry due to its intricate knowledge of supply chain operations and access to Australia's major coal ports, teamed with an ability to assess and forecast risks and opportunities in the logistics space. Not only does the team provide seamless support and significant savings for a reasonable cost, they are always incredibly responsive and supportive to work with.”
TransCoal client
What challenges can we help you solve?
Let us share more on why our approach can bring you better results, and bring about a new wave of improvements.