I take this opportunity to introduce our company SWAN FREIGHT FORWARDER based in Bahrain. Established in 2007 Swan has successfully started a safe delivery service for air /sea cargo received. “We are very proud of the results achieved by our delivery service for air freight received at the airport. Customers who regularly use our service are generally quite satisfied, particularly because we have
managed to optimize the delivery times of their goods to their warehouses. Excellent coordination with the customs agencies enables us to speed up collection times from the airport. This also has a direct impact on the final result of the service,”
The transportation service is provided by own professional and qualified staff and it is included on the deconsolidation rate. Our new “door-to-door” service provides our customers with a couple of benefits: Is easy to handle, saves cost and time dedicated to organize the transport from the airport to their facilities. SWAN CARGO arranges the best means of transport, taking into account the type of goods and the customers' delivery requirements. We use the services of shipping lines, airlines and road and rail freight operators. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Activities vary depending on the type and size of employer but typically include:
Investigating 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 the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination;
Negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs;
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 who have insufficient cargo to require 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;
Offering tailored IT solutions and electronic data interchange (EDI) connections;
Arranging payment of freight and other charges or collection of payment on behalf of the client;
Utilizing e-commerce, internet technology and satellite systems to enable real-time tracking of goods;
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 and medical supplies;
Arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services;
Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines;
Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit cost analysis;
Acting as a consultant in customs matters;
Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight. At more senior levels, the role may also involve managing staff and overseeing activities within a department or specializing in a particular area, such as sea freight or air freight
