While PFL is a Shipping company we also help customers with the freight forwarding process acting as an intermediary between shippers and any other required transportation services to move goods from your factory floor to the customers door.
FREIGHT FORWARDING CAPABILITIES
The main capabilities PFL can help you with include:
Shipping Coordination: Organising the transportation of your goods by selecting the most suitable modes of transport (sea, land, air) based on factors like cost, time, and destination.
Documentation Management: PFL can handle all necessary shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs paperwork, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Customs Clearance: PFL assist with customs procedures, ensuring that shipments comply with local and international laws. They can act as customs brokers, helping to clear goods through customs efficiently.
Cargo Insurance: We can offer insurance options to protect goods during transit against loss or damage, providing peace of mind for shippers.
Warehousing and Storage: PFL provide warehousing services, allowing for the storage of goods before they are shipped or after their arrival at the destination.
Consolidation Services: PFL can consolidate smaller shipments from multiple clients into a single larger shipment, optimising your shipping costs and space.
Tracking and Status Updates: PFL provide tracking services, allowing you to monitor your shipments in real-time and receive updates on their status throughout the shipping process.
Cost Optimisation: We have expertise in finding cost-effective shipping solutions, helping you reduce transportation expenses by negotiating rates with carriers and offering alternatives.
Consultation and Advisory Services: Advice on logistics strategies to optimise your supply chains, and navigating complex shipping routes and regulations is important in the Pacific.
Risk Management: PFL can assess any potential risks involved in shipping throughout the Pacific and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smoother operations.
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