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THE 11 STEPS OF FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION

gesprogroup — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 01:51:38 +0000

When your shipment needs to go far and fast, there’s no substitute for flight transportation. And for time-sensitive or expensive cargo, like medical supplies or electronics, it’s long been the mode of choice. In some situations, it’s even the least costly option.

Still, deciding to ship via air is the easy part. Flying a pallet is very different from flying a passenger. During its voyage, air cargo comes in contact with multiple people, each needing to approve or facilitate its passage. And unfortunately, every new player in the process increases your chance of delay and added cost.

Below are eleven steps crucial to air transport. While you’re welcome to try and tackle them yourself, most shippers enlist the help of a company that offers international freight forwarding services. Although we’ll review the entire air cargo process, the two most important steps are at the beginning: shipment and document preparation.

THE 11 STEPS OF FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION

1. SHIPMENT PREPARATION

Successful air shipments begin with a physical analysis of the goods themselves. First, you’ll need to measure the actual or net weight of your cargo.

Next, you’ll determine it’s gross weight, which adds pallets, packing materials, and containers to the net weight. You’ll then need to calculate the volume of your shipment, which is, as you can guess, is its length x width x height. This information will be vital in filling out several documents.

You’ll also want to keep the height of your shipment, if possible, below 60″ to avoid added freight costs. Otherwise, your goods will need to fly in the special hold of a cargo-only jet. Additionally, the pallet you choose should match that allowed at the final destination. For example, Europe uses a smaller standard pallet than the US, which is made of composite material instead of wood.

2. DOCUMENT PREPARATION

Just as customs act as gatekeepers for human travel, they also play a similar role in the movement of goods.

The equivalent of a passport for your air shipment is a document called a certificate of origin (CoO). Before anything ships, you or your logistics partner must prepare and submit your CoO to the American World Trade Chamber of Commerce (AWTCC) for review. Once approved, the certificate travels with your shipment in an attached pouch along with other documentation.

To customs officials, the CoO explains what you’re shipping and where it originates. It also details, according to international agreements, any reductions in duties or tariffs.

The next vital document you’ll need is an import permit or license which is issued by the import authority at your country of destination. Most nations vary in their import laws and procedures, and without a license, your shipment is likely to be held at customs.

3. AIR FREIGHT FORWARDER BOOKING

This step continues the chain of critical documents with your internal invoice and packing list. Even though your customer may already have them, copies of both must accompany your shipment.

Next, you need to complete the paperwork required from your freight forwarder. These may include a shipper’s letter of instruction or shipper’s booking instructions. These documents inform your freight forwarder of all the details of the shipment.

4. AIRWAY BILL PREPARATION

The next crucial document is the airway bill. You and your freight forwarder prepare this document, which provides all the required details to the airline or air freight carrier.

5. TRANSPORT TO WAREHOUSE TERMINAL

Now your shipment is ready to get moving! With the airway bill complete, your freight forwarder orders your cargo’s transport to the airport warehouse terminal. There, shipments arrive for air travel preparation.

6. EXPORT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

Before boarding a plane, your cargo is inspected by export customs officials to make sure it matches its description and details in its documents. After clearance, smaller shipments are sometimes consolidated with others to minimize transport costs.

7. CARGO LOADING (ORIGIN AIRPORT)

At this point, warehouse workers load your cargo into a unit load device or ULD. These large, oddly-shaped boxes are the air freight version of a shipping container. Their purpose is to maximize the cargo space in a plane’s underbelly. Once loaded, your shipment is finally ready for take-off.

8. CARGO UNLOADING (ARRIVAL AIRPORT)

Touchdown! The aircraft carrying your shipment just landed at its destination. Time to unload and deliver, correct? Not just yet. Shortly after landing, the ULD containing your goods is unloaded and taken to the local terminal warehouse.

9. CARGO BREAKBULK

Once your cargo arrives at the local terminal warehouse, workers will breakbulk or separate it from other shipments. This action allows for proper customs inspection.

10. DESTINATION CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

In this crucial step, customs officers from the destination country inspect the certificate of origin, packing list, and all other documentation to validate the shipment.

Then, they collect any applicable tariffs or duties from the consignee or receiver of the shipment. As mentioned, this is where the proper documentation can ensure that your customer pays no more than necessary to import the shipment.

11. DESTINATION DELIVERY

After your shipment passes through customs and its tariffs are paid, it’s ready to be delivered. Typically, the freight forwarder arranges in advance for road transportation from the terminal warehouse to your customer’s loading dock.

SMOOTH FLIGHT TRANSPORT REQUIRES A TEAM

If the steps of air transport seem complicated, keep in mind that most companies don’t go it alone. Instead, they partner with a company that offers customized logistics solutions.

Chances are, your core business is not outbound logistics. Like industrial-strength travel agents, companies like Gesprosgroup help you handle the intricate planning, and detailed documentation required for flight transport.

Are you looking to ship goods by air? Contact Gesprosgroup today to consult with one of their experts. And even if your people or your company itself need to move, they can help with overseas moving, relocation, and storage!

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THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

gesprogroup — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:57:38 +0000

COVID-19’s impact on transportation has been undeniable. And while we can’t know when the pandemic will end or where it will take the shipping industry, don’t underestimate the importance of transportation to the world’s economic recovery and, more importantly, to your company’s recovery.

To help you understand the most promising long-term transportation solutions, we’ll look first at the economic trends in place before Covid-19. Then we’ll see how they influence the most popular modes of transport. Your awareness of transportation trends will increase your company’s long-term success.

THE FOUR DRIVERS OF CHANGE IN TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

According to a recent report published by McKinsey and Company, before COVID-19, four fundamental forces were driving change in the world transport industry.

MIGRATION TO A SMALLER-SHIPMENT ECONOMY

Years before the outbreak, the economies of the US and other first world countries began transitioning away from heavy goods to services. Instead of automobiles and construction machinery, today’s western economies consume more healthcare supplies and food items.

This shift in consumer spending forced a change in the transport industry. Medical supplies and coffee beans require smaller shipments that must ship to a wider variety of locations. This trend has forced the creation of additional smaller warehouses to accommodate smaller, more-diverse deliveries.

THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

Commerce treaties in previous decades, such as NAFTA, spurred a steady increase in global trade. However, more recently, political tensions between China, the United States and other nations have inspired “onshoring”—the sourcing of more goods domestically. These domestic supplies typically cost more than those originating in China.

Longterm, the path of the pandemic itself will likely have the final say in whether or not the onshoring trend continues. A quick resolution is more likely to continue the existing trends, whereas a prolonged recession is likely to force change. If the cost of supply increases enough, companies will likely revert to doing business with China or its neighbors.

GLOBAL E-COMMERCE GROWTH

Since the early 2000s, e-commerce as a percentage of retail sales has grown elevenfold. COVID-19 has accelerated the same trend even more. McKinsey experts don’t expect global e-commerce to stop its upward climb, even after the pandemic is over.

Also, in keeping with the influence of the American service-based economy, e-commerce has amplified the trend toward a larger quantity of smaller shipments. Part of the same pattern is reverse logistics. As the retail home delivery sector grows, so must its ability to take return shipments.

GROWTH OF GLOBAL ENERGY SUPPLY

Without much fanfare, the United States, by the end of 2019, became the largest supplier of energy in the world. American suppliers hit this milestone thanks to increased domestic fracking and oil drilling. And even before March of 2020, prices for fuel in the US were down from previous-year highs.

However, once the pandemic hit, demand for oil and gas dropped by 30%. No longer were consumers driving to work or flying. This unique circumstance is evident at corner gas pump prices and it’s benefitting all modes of transport. Yet the drop in demand to ship larger goods has decreased overall the space available on trucks, ships, trains, and planes.

THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID-19 BY SHIPMENT MODE

As mentioned, current trends are the best indicator of the future of transport. Due to the complexity of today’s marketplace, the likely future of each mode of transport varies. In general, the opening of a mode’s capacity should limit or slow the growth in the rates firms pay.

DOMESTIC FREIGHT

Trucking will likely recover quickly in a post-pandemic world. The growth of warehouse space, along with e-commerce, isn’t likely to go away. Once a more typical demand for food services returns, trucking companies will enjoy even more demand.

AIR CARGO

Capacity on air cargo shrunk thanks to e-commerce growth and the need for medical supplies such as PPE. As passengers begin to travel again, airlines will resume more flights. The usage and capacity of air cargo are likely to grow accordingly.

RAIL

A multitude of economic factors has caused rail service usage to decline for years. COVID-19 has only worsened this trend. The growth in domestic oil and gas supply has caused a decline in demand for coal, a large railway customer. The continuation of these pre-pandemic forces will negatively impact rail shipping.

MARITIME TRANSPORT

Maritime freight had already been losing volume as a result of the shift to service-based economies in western countries. Even though the number of shipping lanes and overall capacity has decreased, it’s not likely to return quickly. Companies haven’t necessarily been holding off orders of large goods because of the pandemic. They may not have had them in the first place.

PLANNING YOUR COMPANY’S COMEBACK

No one could have predicted world events as they’ve unfolded in 2020. And now that we’ve had a few months to digest this global change, strategic planning is essential. However, it can be challenging to chart the course of the market you serve let alone the transport industry.

That’s why it’s best to stay close to logistics experts like Gesprosgroup. Don’t forget, your company’s core competency lies in your unique product or service. As a leader, you have enough to worry about with market analysis and capacity planning.

While you carefully plan your company’s return to greatness, why not let Gesprosgroup handle the logistics? To learn more about how Gesprosgroup can help you address any of your changing shipping needs, leave a question or message on our contact form today!

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UNDERSTANDING CENTRAL AFRICA’S NEW COMMON TARIFF

gesprogroup — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 10:30:52 +0000

Proposed changes to trade regulations in central Africa have been in the news a lot lately. In an effort to consolidate CEMAC and ECCAS communities into a single customs union, new tariffs have been presented to the eleven nations that make up the region. If passed, these new tariff rates would apply to Cameroon and its neighbors.

Could new Cameroon tariffs impact your business? Here’s what you need to know about the proposed customs changes so you can stay informed and prepared.

HOW TARIFFS WORK

A tariff is a kind of tax that one country imposes on imports from other countries. A country can level tariffs against imports from one specific country or from several countries. In general, countries use tariffs to raise prices on imported goods, making domestic options appear cheaper and more desirable to their consumers.

Tariffs may work in two different ways. Some tariffs, known as ad-valorem tariffs, apply toward a percentage of an item’s cost. Others, called specific tariffs, work as fixed fees based on the type of item being imported. For example, a tariff of $1000 added to the price of any imported car would be a specific tariff. A tax of 10% added to the same purchase instead would be an ad-valorem tariff.

NEW CAMEROON TARIFFS PROPOSED

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa reports that the new tariffs proposed in Cameroon and around the region are ad-valorem tariffs that would apply to a wide variety of products. According to this Cameroonian news, new tariffs would impact the pricing on everything from meat to medical supplies. So, what exactly are the new regulations proposing?

If the tariffs pass, livestock would be taxed at 5% to 20% per head and meats would be taxed at 20% per kilogram. The new customs rules would also place a 5% to 20% levy on other animal products, such as milk and honey. Medical equipment would be taxed at just 5%, while products like cereal seeds and air transport machines would enjoy a 0% tariff.

The highest tariffs would be imposed on cocoa powder, tobacco, mineral water, clothing, and hair mesh. These items would all be taxed at 40%.

WHAT THE NEW TARIFFS MEAN

One recent study suggests that central African nations do the least amount of trade with their neighbors of any part of the developing world. By standardizing tariffs among this group of nations, economic experts hope that such uniformity will help to strengthen trade within the region and make it a more frequent occurrence.

For importers looking to bring products into central Africa, these new regulations could cause a bit of a headache, as they require an adjustment period. To eliminate some of the pain of transition, utilizing a customs clearance service would be a smart move.

ABOUT GESPROSGROUP

Gesprosgroup is an international logistics provider based in Cameroon. Gesprosgroup offers logistics, shipping, and customs clearance to individuals and businesses all over the world. Our services include relocation services, freight forwarding, road transportation, and more. The Gesprosgroup team provides professional logistics solutions to meet your business or personal needs.

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WHAT DO LOGISTICS COMPANIES DO AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

gesprogroup — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:00:06 +0000

No matter what type of business, shipping has a direct impact on a company’s overall profitability. The complex nature of transportation and shipping requires the coordination of goods from the origin to the destination. This is what logistics companies do to make transactions seamless. In the U.S. the logistics industry is growing—in 2018, the value of the new private warehouse construction rose to U.S $33.8 billion.

WHAT LOGISTICS COMPANIES DO

Logistics providers can assist in several different areas. Businesses outsource their logistics operations such as warehousing, picking, packing, and transportation to a third-party company in order to effectively manage them. The logistics company then plans, implements, and controls the movement of goods along the supply chain. Logistics companies can handle some or all of these tasks, depending on what a business needs.

Logistics providers offer services that can be customized to their customers’ needs based on market conditions. These services may include value-adds such as procurement of goods or other supply chain tasks. The business sector uses logistics to handle the flow and storage of goods from the origin to the point of consumption. The supply chain is what manages the receiving, storage, transportation, and shipping of goods, which also includes information, inventory, and material handling. It is a complex process with many moving parts.

LOGISTICS COMPANY SERVICES

Because supply chains are becoming more involved, many businesses are choosing to outsource these functions to a third-party logistics company. Working with a logistics provider provides several advantages that would not be achieved alone.

Freight Forwarding: Freight forwarding is involved in every aspect of planning and executing the movement of goods. A freight broker works with owners and operators to coordinate each shipment. This is how much of the truck transport in the U.S. is conducted.

Transportation by Truck: The transportation process included packing and loading, transit, and delivery to the destination. The main advantage of working with a logistics company is being able to optimize this part of the process. Logistics companies can utilize their resources, to scale to a business’s demand. And, most often, they are able to deliver orders with greater reliability and speed. This results in a higher level of customer satisfaction.

Customs Clearance: Global shipping can be a hassle as regulations differ among counties. An experienced logistics company will ensure goods clear customs accurately so that costs are minimized and deliveries happen on time.

Moving Services: Did you know that logistics companies can provide moving services as well? Logistics providers will consolidate, pack, and ship items anywhere they need to go cost-effectively.

As global trade expands, the complexity of the shipping and transportation industry will grow. Business managers see the need for an outside logistics company that can increase efficiency while reducing costs in order to remain competitive and keep up with customer demand. A logistics company has relationships with many different carriers, which results in more solutions that are customized to a business’s needs. As a result, the delivery window for orders shortens, and customer satisfaction rises. Contact the experts at Gesprosgroup today to learn more about logistics and how it can help your company.

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CAMEROONIAN NEWS UPDATE: THE AUTONOMOUS PORT OF KRIBI

gesprogroup — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:02 +0000

For those who missed the news, January 21, 2019, marked the first official date of operation for the Autonomous Port of Kribi (PAK). The multipurpose terminal is currently managed by Kribi Polyvalent Multiple Operators (KPMO), the Cameroonian consortium, but will be up for repossession in 2021.

PAK FOR THE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF CAMEROON

Last Monday, the port received its first commercial vessel. Hailing from China, this vessel unloaded 3,111 pipelines to be used for the Potable Water Supply Project in the city of Yaoundé from the Sanaga River (PAEPYS). Additionally, projections claim that, if effectively organized and operated, the port will be able to handle 1,200 tons of material a day – about 400,000 tons per year.

These performance measures support the claim from PAK officials that asserts the opening of the multipurpose terminal revives the attractiveness of this port, which ultimately is a major project of economic transformation of Cameroon: “We can now say that the PAK is a reference port for logistics operations to Cameroon and the subregion,” said the South II Customs sector chief, Norbert Belinga.

LOOKING FORWARD

As it stands, Gesprosgroup has been participating at the clearance and the transport Ship to Yard of this entire vessel. This has demonstrated its ability to work in a new environment and underpressure 24hours a day.

Much like many other observers of the PAK, Gesprosgroup is really excited about where the future of the port might take the freight forwarding sector and Cameroon as a whole. With a new network of imports and exports, Gesprosgroup can expect a more fluid flow of goods and equipment through our country and our businesses. For all of these reasons, Gesprosgroup supports the adoption and development of the Autonomous Port of Kribi.

For all of your freight forwarding and shipping logistics needs, don’t forget to contact us at contact@gesprosgroup.com or gespros.scm@gmail.com

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WHY A CUSTOMS CLEARANCE SERVICE IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY

gesprogroup — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:21 +0000

Countries vary widely in shipping rules and regulations. If you ship things internationally, you know how frustrating it can be to navigate all the varying shipping requirements and laws on your own. The good news is that you can affordably hire experienced shipping logistics providers that specialize in customs clearance. These specialists can help oversee all exports and imports for you. There is a huge amount of paperwork involved in these transactions, and filling any of it out incorrectly can mean unnecessary fees or delays. Ensuring that shipment logistics are handled correctly helps bring overall costs down and helps speed up the shipment process.

Below is an overview of the documentation needed for international imports and exports to run smoothly:

IMPORT DOCUMENTATION

There are always variations between countries, but in general, shippers are required to present certain documents for each international import upon arrival. Specialized customs clearance agents are familiar with all these documents, as well as all the common mistakes shippers make in filling them out, which means they can help you avoid the same pitfalls. Those documents are as follows:

- Purchase order from the buyer
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Import declaration using correct HS codes

EXPORT DOCUMENTATION

Exports can also be tricky. Any product leaving the country must be cleared according to specific customs clearance laws that vary widely from country to country. Hiring a customs clearance agent can help to ensure that all your exports are in accordance with the relevant rules, regulations, and standards. Below is a list of the standard required export documents:

Purchase order from the buyer
Sales invoice of the supplier
Packing list
Shipping bill
Bill of lading
Certificate of origin

If you are an international shipper and will require frequent import/export logistic help, a customs clearance specialist may be invaluable to you. Specifically, they can help to do the following:

FACILITATE THE CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS

Customs clearance experts will review all the prerequisites for shipping overseas to ensure you are prepared. Some of these clearance laws change frequently, so it helps to hire someone who is up to date with all the latest regulation changes and adjustments. They can help advise you about any future adjustments that might impact your import or export plans.

AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPENSES

If you fill out documentation incorrectly, you may be required to pay fees to correct the errors. Logistics services providers will help ensure that all shipment details are correct upfront to help avoid pricey deferrals, fines, and penalties.

PREPARE READY-TO-GO PAPERWORK

In addition to ensuring that import documents are compliant with all international laws, customs clearance specialists will often prepare paperwork for you. This means that you can focus on the big-picture–product development and shipping preparations–rather than spending all your time teasing out customs logistics.

HIRING A CUSTOMS CLEARANCE SERVICE

A customs clearance service is a valuable asset when it comes to shipping internationally. They can prepare you for what to expect and help you do the necessary paperwork to ensure everything runs smoothly with your shipment. Consider hiring a customs specialist and professional freight forwarders today so that you can focus on your business and they can focus on getting your products where they need to be.

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WHEN ROAD FREIGHT IS THE BEST OPTION TO FOR YOUR SHIPMENTS

gesprogroup — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:00:50 +0000

Every business is given the choice of three different transportation options for their products—road, sea, and air. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. While air travel is by far the quickest, it’s also the most expensive and not suitable for bulk shipments. In the same vein, ship freight is a great option as far as price goes. However, ships take much longer to fulfill an order, which might not be helpful when time is an essential factor.

This is where road freight comes in as the best of both worlds. It’s an excellent option to balance between speed and cost, particularly when you are coordinating logistics to places far from the ocean or airports. Here we’ll discuss the types of situations that are best suited for road freight.

DOMESTIC DOOR TO DOOR

If you are shipping domestically, this is when it makes the most sense to use road transportation to ship. For most countries, it just doesn’t make sense to send things by boat unless you are going from port to port. For inland distribution, it is essential to use road freight to get your products where they need to go. You also have options when it comes to domestic road freight.

LESS-THAN-CONTAINER LOAD

Oftentimes, companies do not need an entire truck container to ship the products. So to maximize efficiency, you can utilize less-than-container (LCL) road freight service to take your shipment and consolidate it with other LCL shipments. All goods are separated by pallets, which are then taken to their respective destinations. This service minimizes costs while ensuring the safety of your products.

FULL CONTAINER LOAD

For larger shipments, you may want to take advantage of full container load shipping (FCL). In this case, the freight service is only transporting your business’s products. As a result, you have much-improved supply chain logistics, meaning you can easily track your own product, carry more cargo, and have a shorter overall transport time.

INTERNATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT

Road freight is also an excellent option if you are shipping between landlocked countries or across a continent. This is most often the case when companies need to ship products across Europe. With the benefit of EU status, you don’t have to worry about customs check-ins between countries. This means you can easily move between cities, taking advantage of highway systems. This is much quicker than shipping by sea.

For most businesses, sea transport makes the most sense only when shipping between continents like from Asia to North America or North America to Europe. For the most part, it’s better to ship things by road, particularly when it comes to finished products that are ready for retail.

THE BEST ROAD FREIGHT OPTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Finding the best logistics is the key factor for competitive businesses in today’s highly globalized economy. Ultimately, you’ll often need to use a combination of multiple types of shipping when shipping globally. So, the most important factor is working with a skilled and experienced logistics team.

That’s why Gesprosgroup should be your freight forwarding company of choice. We have everything you need to get your products where they need to go quickly and affordably. We can help you clear customs, take care of your shipping logistics, and so much more. So, contact us now to see how we can help your business thrive in today’s interconnected world.

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HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT

gesprogroup — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 15:00:29 +0000

If transporting goods is a crucial factor in your business growth, you are already aware of the delicate balance it involves between time and cost-effectiveness. To that end, you need to carefully select the shipping methods, the best possible route, and the right shipping container.

CONSIDERING FREQUENCY, DEADLINES, AND OPTIMIZATION

Let’s say you’re importing tools from China. If you are a retailer, you keep a close check on your inventory rotation. Does it make better economic sense to ship often in smaller batches, or wait long enough that you can order a full container? For that matter, should you fill a 20’ container, or a 40’? Buying more products will offer scalability and potentially higher discounts from the vendor.

In any case, when you are shipping in a commercial capacity, always break down the costs for each type of goods. In some cases, a less than full 40’ is more cost-effective than a full twenty-footer.

COMMON CONTAINER SIZES AND VOLUME LOAD

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In multimodal business transport, shipping lines, ground trucking companies and docks are equipped to handle a variety of containers. Standard sizes mean no need for special lifting crane, modified truck beds, and specially trained handlers.

Specialty containers will obviously add to the shipping and handling costs, be it moisture control, refrigeration, EMI (electromagnetic interference) shield, etc…

When selecting a commercial container type, always make sure your freight forwarder provides equipment that obeys international standards.

20’ STANDARD CONTAINERS

These general purpose containers will accommodate a maximum cargo weight of 28.2 tons or a volume of 33m3, whichever is reached first.

Inside length: 5.900 m
Inside width: 2.352 m
Inside height: 2.392 m
Door width: 2.340 m
Door height: 2.292 m

40’ STANDARD CONTAINERS

A 40’ container is appropriate if you are shipping lighter but more voluminous cargo. Since the maximum weight takes the tare into account, longer containers “lose” in weight capacity but make up for it in terms of cubic load. While topping max cargo weight at 26.2 tons, you can transport as much as 67.5m3 in a 40’TC

Inside length: 12.034 m

Inside width: 2.352 m

Inside height: 2.392 m

Door width: 2.340 m

Door height: 2.292 m

40’ HIGH CUBE (HC)

If your cargo combines the attributes of being light, voluminous, and generally high, HC containers are a good option to consider. With about 30cm more height, HCs give you an additional 6m3 of volume (73.5m3 total), for a maximum weight (cargo only) of 26.5 tons.

Inside length: 12.034 m

Inside width: 2.352 m

Inside height: 2.7 m

Door width: 2.340 m

Door height: 2.597 m

There are many different containers suitable for commercial transport. We’ll reiterate the fact that to be the most efficient and profitable, your selection must factor in the type of goods, the velocity of your supply chain, as well as shipping lines options. Your freight forwarder is the best partner to help you determine the best solution for your business shipping and logistics needs.

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Less than Container Load (LCL)

gesprogroup — Sun, 11 May 2014 18:55:31 +0000

Less than Container Load (LCL)

For smaller shipments, Less than Container Load (LCL) can be an excellent cost-effective alternative to air freight. Shippers often have to weigh up the cost savings of waiting to fill a whole container against the excellent transit times and fast delivery offered by sending a part shipment. For regular small quantities that don’t need the speed of airfreight; LCL can be the perfect option.

LCL is a service offered by our Principals (NVOCCs and freight forwarders) who consolidate the different shipments into one container and send this to Douala.

Once the container arrives in port, Gespros handles the transfer, warehousing and storage, de-consolidation of the containers and liaison with clients for final onward delivery or collection.

EASY & FAST

Considering the fact that it is even lest costly we provide you with rapid solutions to your worries.

SUITABILITY

We make sure whatever you are shipping gets to you intact. All you need to do is sit and relax and let us handle your deals for you.

SECURED STORAGE

We are well trained and equipped to store and safeguard your goods for you upon arrival at the Douala port.

Affordable

Gespros works with you for the most affordable prices with zero compromise on the effectiveness and quality.

Devotion

The company completely devotes it’s time and patience to make sure we handle every shipment with care to make sure our customers are greatly relief at the end of our transactions.

Accommodation

We go a long way to help you with the whole procedure and reduce your worries to the minimum.

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Improve logistics

gesprogroup — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:49:48 +0000

Simplest ways to improve logistics for your company

Well-functioning logistics is the backbone of every manufacturing company. However, anyone who works in logistics knows that things can go haywire quickly. The problem is often due to the existing processes. Your logistics manager has a solid emergency plan, but that doesn’t make it less stressful. For this reason, we have compiled a list of five tips that could help your company improve its logistics processes.

Our most important tips for improving logistics processes:

1. Avoid paper chaos

Process documentation is a necessary evil, but it also wastes a lot of time that could be invested more efficiently. It becomes even more difficult if documents are misplaced or lost. So how can you most securely manage your most important documents? Go paperless and find digital alternatives. Imagine how easy it would be to hand over the daily administrative tasks to your personal digital logistics assistant.

2. “We always did that.”

You should be aware of this sentence. The logistics and transport industry is considered to be one of the oldest industries and therefore also brings with it many traditional ways of working. With the rapid development of business and technology in today’s world, however, you should regularly question outdated processes. This is the only way to ensure that you stay on top of the times and that your service level permanently meets the ever-increasing expectations of your customers.

3. Give yourself more time

Time is probably the most valuable resource we have. Poor time management can lead to delays in transportation or unexpected storage costs.In the administrative area of logistics in particular, it is often possible to find ways to optimize time-consuming activities. In this way, you give yourself and your employees more time to concentrate on your core tasks. Define key performance indicators and use them to track productivity. Forward-looking planning ensures better warehouse and sales efficiency.

4. Automate manual processes

Multitasking plays a crucial role, especially in logistics. Use real-time technology and take the guesswork out of your planning. Digitization is no longer a trend, but a real solution that will simplify your daily workflow. Many tasks that are still carried out manually today can now be automated and thus significantly accelerated. This includes a wide range of responsibilities such as collective bargaining, price comparisons, processing documents, or telephoning with customers. A digital logistics solution can automate many of these processes.

5. Listen to your employees

Sometimes making important decisions isn’t easy. You want someone to help you with that. Who could do this better than the employees who run your logistics every day? Whether forklift driver, warehouse logistician or truck driver, collect information from employees and learn from their experience. This gives you a holistic view of what needs to be improved. In the long run, feedback is the best tool for constant learning. Use it!

In short, the thing of technology is to update forever. The Digital revolution has changed everything about the way things operate around the world. Here, senders and freight forwarders are brought together on an online marketplace. Senders can submit transport requests and receive offers from freight forwarders within a few minutes. Shipment status and transport documents can be viewed online by both sides at any time.

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