Traceability

Traceability is an important aspect of sustainability.

The term is well used, but what does it actually mean? Generally it means that every stage of production and transport of each individual batch of goods can be fully traced back to the acquisition of all the raw materials. Using the example of fishmeal, we have illustrated these stages in an interactive chart. This makes it clear what an enormous logistical challenge lies behind this seemingly simple term. Our stable network, developed over decades, has enabled us to meet this challenge for decades – long before customers and international standards demanded it. Scroll along the chart to track back through each individual step.

June 10 / 04:00H CET-6 h
07°31'S – 79°32'W

Catching the fish

Satellite-based monitoring and documentation of all catches by Peruvian authorities.

June 10 / 06:00H CET-6 h
09°05'S – 78°37'W

Landing

Monitoring the raw fish by SGS Peru.

June 10 / 06:01H CET-6 h
09°05'S – 78°37'W

Production

Each batch is produced, bagged and stored in units of 50 t (stacks) in Peru.

June 10 / 07:00H CET-6 h
09°05'S – 78°37'W

Sampling (stackwise)

Quality control and veterinary inspection.

June 10 - July 2
09°05'S – 78°37'W

Resting phase for cooling

July 2 / 08:00H CET-6 h
09°05'S – 78°37'W

Loading the sea-going vessel

Each batch is individually recorded on the ship and re-sampled during loading. Loading takes place under the supervision of our own stowage company.

July 30 / 11:00H CET
53°06'N – 8°46'E

Arrival in Bremen
J. Müller Terminal:

Each batch is unloaded separately by Siwertell and conveyed to the appropriate cell. During unloading: automatic sampling for chemical and bacteriological inspection.

August 01 / 07:00H CET
53°06'N – 8°46'E

Unloading completed

Storage in separate cells, sorted according to producer and quality.

August 01 / 07:00H CET
53°06'N – 8°46'E

Approval

After quality control by the SGS and approval of the veterinary authority, we can transport the goods on to the customer.

August 02 / 13:00H CET
53°06'N – 8°46'E

Loading and transport

to the customer, e.g. in coasters, trucks or wagons

August 03 / 17:00H CET
69°00'N – 15°10'E

Goods to the customer

Handover of all necessary documents.

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