Freight Forwarding and Logistics - another shameless client promotion!

OK, Here we go with another shameless self-promotion for a client for whom we are doing management of ad marketing and promotion.

T ward is a company of some standing in the shipping world, having been around the business for over 100 years they provide a wealth of knowledge for freight forwarding and logistics for numerous clients around the world. Being a complete luddite and also nosy in the same measure I felt a little out of my depth when it came to knowing what made freight forwarding a service at all! With Callum and Nigel's help I was suddenly propelled into the complex and hitherto completely unknown world of international shipping and logistics.

When you imagine these monstrous cargo ships coming in from China or Japan you think, "ok one of those gazillion containers probably contains my next TV" but the scope of the shipping exercise is massive and I ended up applauding the Freight Forwarding guys as they deal with numerous elements which comprise the whole process of logistics as well, including:

• Customs clearance
• Haulage and Transportation
• Storage
• Payment of duty
• Freight and related expenses

The massive undertaking that any Freight Forwarding Company takes on board (no pun intended) is something to be marvelled at - each the general points I highlighted above is simply a drop in the ocean (pun deliberate this time) when it comes to the sub-parts which need to be followed, managed and carefully processed to allow your products to be shipped into and out of the UK.

In summary, if you are looking to ship cargo worldwide, then get in touch with a reputable, experienced and knowledgeable agent such as t ward shipping, they really do know what it's all about, and heaven knows, it's a lot!!