FACTS AND FIGURES

Activities

• Researching and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment (taking account of the perishable or hazardous nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security).

• Arranging appropriate packing (taking account of climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods and cost) and delivery or warehousing of goods

• Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with overseas countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes.

• Offering consolidation services by air, sea and road – ensuring cost effective and secure solutions to small shippers with insufficient cargo to utilize their own dedicated units.

• Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements

• Arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim

• Acting as consultant in customs matters

• Arranging payment of freight and other charges, or collection of payment on behalf of the client.

• Arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door to door.

• Arranging charters for large volume, out-of-gauge or project movements by air and sea

• Acting as broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures

• Dealing with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food, medical supplies and other fragile goods; arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services

• Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines

• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight