We are a reputable and well-known freight forwarder in Brisbane. The way we work and interact with our clients is something we take great pleasure in. With your next customs clearance, freight forwarding requirements, sea freight, air freight, or simply a freight quote, we can assist you. To meet your shipping demands, we provide our logistical services.
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Freight Forwarder
A freight forwarder, or forwarding agent, is a person or a company who, for a fee, organizes shipments for the shipper (an individual/party that arranges an item for shipment) by liaising with carriers (an individual/party that transports goods). A forwarder does not move the goods but acts as an agent in the logistics network.
The carriers can use a variety of shipping modes, including ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads, and often use multiple modes for a single shipment. For example, the freight forwarder may arrange to have cargo moved from a plant to an airport by truck, flown to the destination city and then moved from the airport to a customer's building by another truck.
International freight forwarders typically handle international shipments and have additional expertise in preparing and processing customs documentation and performing activities pertaining to international shipments.
Information typically reviewed by a freight forwarder includes the commercial invoice, shipper's export declaration, bill of lading and other documents required by the carrier or country of export, import, and/or transshipment.
The FIATA shorthand description of the freight forwarder as the "Architect of Transport" illustrates the commercial position of the forwarder relative to its client. In Europe, some forwarders specialize in "niche" areas such as rail-freight, and collection and deliveries around a large port. Modern freight forwarders offer an end-to-end process i.e. shipping the goods from the place of origin to the final destination. Together with Freight Tracking Technology, freight forwarding agents can view real time freight information.
First, take into account the Incoterms you are acquiring your items on when you get a quote from your international supplier. To avoid any unforeseen costs later, make sure these are expressly indicated on the quote you obtained from the overseas supplier. The promotion sector uses the following the most frequently.
Ex Works (EXW) - The products must be made available for pickup at the seller's place of business. The buyer is responsible for any other transportation-related fees and risks. The whole origin pick-up address must be provided (including any applicable postcodes). This is typically stated on the provider's quote, however as it can be different, we advise having your supplier confirm.
Free on Board (FOB) - refers to a sale when the seller pays for loading as well as transportation of the goods to the closest port or airport of export. The price of shipping by air or sea freight, insurance, loading, and transportation from the arrival port to the ultimate location will be covered by the buyer.
Ask for advise on the most cost-effective shipping option after examining the size of your shipment. A 20- or 40-foot "full container load" (FCL), "less than a container load" (LCL), or air freight are available options (AF).
Your supplier must give the following information for pricing to be as precise as possible:
● Carton/piece total
● Dimensions of each carton or piece
● Each carton's or piece's weight
How do you make sure that products are wrapped properly? To find the answer to this query, perform multiple checks. Inform us of your expectations for packing when you first request a price and once more when you complete your purchase. After production has begun, changing the packaging could be very expensive.
We advise hiring a pre-shipment inspection agency to offer additional assurance regarding the caliber of packaging. If necessary, FFB can guide you with this.
Will you need your goods at the final location by a specific date? When are the products scheduled to be shipped? Varying services (fast or slow) may command different pricing, as will sea versus air travel and the time of year the shipment is made.
Think about what will be needed when the goods arrive at their destination (at your door or your customer's door) while deciding on quantity and delivery method.
● Can a full container be set down on the ground to be unpacked?
● Do you have the manpower to quickly unpack the container?
● Is there a forklift on site to help unload the vehicle if the cargo is delivered on pallets?
Individualized Business Freight Analysis
Not all freight forwarding requirements are the same, thus we take your freight requirements carefully. We also think that effective ongoing freight collaborations result from asking the appropriate questions up front. The supply chain is one of the foundations of a successful company, so we advise scheduling an hour-long business freight review so that we can examine your existing needs and sketch out your objectives for scaling up your freight demands as your company expands.
Knowledge and International Partners
Eight years of expertise in shipping and logistics for commercial freight support Freight Forwarders Brisbane. Top international shipping and transportation firms in Brisbane and elsewhere have partnered with us. Our main goal is to make the freight procedure more efficient so that you may save time and money.
Services of Customs Brokers
If you have previously planned your freight delivery, you can use our experienced customs broker services independently or as part of our full-service freight forwarder. Supply chains can be disrupted by Australian customs if there are minor typographical or communication problems.