Here are the main services offered by cargo companies:
1. Freight Transportation
Cargo companies arrange the actual movement of goods through various transport modes:
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Air Freight – Fast delivery for international or urgent shipments.
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Sea Freight – Cost-effective for large, heavy, or bulk cargo over long distances.
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Road Freight – Door-to-door delivery, often used for local or regional transport.
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Rail Freight – Ideal for transporting heavy goods across land over long distances.
2. Freight Forwarding
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Acts as an intermediary between shippers and carriers.
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Handles shipment planning, route optimization, and coordination across transport modes.
3. Customs Clearance
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Preparation and submission of necessary documentation.
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Calculation and payment of duties and taxes.
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Ensures compliance with regulations in both origin and destination countries.
4. Cargo Insurance
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Provides financial protection against loss, damage, or theft during transport.
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Types include all-risk and named perils insurance.
5. Warehousing and Storage
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Short-term or long-term storage facilities.
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Specialized storage for temperature-sensitive or hazardous goods.
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Includes inventory management and stock control.
6. Packaging and Crating
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Professional packing services to secure cargo for transport.
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Use of pallets, containers, or custom packaging to prevent damage.
7. Tracking and Monitoring
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Real-time tracking of shipments using GPS or RFID.
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Shipment status updates provided to customers for transparency.
8. Last-Mile Delivery
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Final leg of delivery to the end recipient.
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Critical in e-commerce and retail logistics.
9. Consolidation and Deconsolidation
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Consolidation: Combining multiple small shipments into one container for cost savings.
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Deconsolidation: Breaking down shipments at the destination for distribution.
10. Special Cargo Handling
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Services for:
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Perishables (food, flowers, medicine)
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Hazardous materials (chemicals, batteries)
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Oversized or heavy cargo (machinery, vehicles)
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Live animals
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