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Warehousing & Distribution Services

Warehousing

Affreighter Logistics provides both domestic and international warehousing and distribution services for our shipping clients and partners. Our decades of experience combined with our extensive global shipping and cargo distribution networks makes us a valuable logistics partner.

Businesses looking for a convenient and cost-effective solution to supply chain management often get the results they seek through a third party logistics partner like Affreighter Logistics. Businesses looking to expand into new markets in foreign countries can also benefit greatly from third party global warehousing and distribution services.

Through our extensive shipping network, we provide transportation of products by air and Sea plus delivery services when products have neared their final destinations. Some of the services we have provided include freight warehousing for the Healthcare industry, management of weekly air shipments and distribution of shipments around the world and inbound consolidation services for clients with multiple vendors. In addition to regular warehousing services, we also provide FTWZ Warehousing services.

Benefits of Warehousing & Distribution Services

  • Cost-Effective Operation-

    Partnering with a third party logistics partner (3PL) like Affreighter Logistics rather than hiring, training and sustaining your own logistics team is more cost-effective, not only because of the cost of salaries and overhead, but also because of the 3PL's ability to quickly find the most cost-effective and convenient logistics solutions.

  • Existing Network of Carrier Relationships-

    Affreighter partner has an existing network of valuable relationships with carriers and providers which gives you more storage options and opportunities for a wider distribution network that includes local expertise.

  • Experienced Personnel-

    Our partners have trained personnel to manage your products. Some of them have employees with experience in the shipping industry, making them experts in the best practices for warehousing and shipping around the world.

  • Agility-

    Markets are always changing. Whether there's a new market opportunity for a product, a market becomes less profitable due to taxation, or you experience fluctuations in demand, a company needs to adapt to take care of their bottom line. With a knowledgeable and experienced third party logistics partner, you can quickly shift gears and change your shipping and distribution routes as the market demands.

Free trade warehousing zones have helped redefine the logistics space in India and Globally

Free trade warehousing zones are a category of special economic zones set up to improve logistics infrastructure and facilitate and promote cross-border and international trade. FTWZs serve as mega trading hubs with integrated logistics infrastructure such as special storage areas, world-class material handling equipment, container yards, inland container depot, customs office and commercial complex.

A game changer for importers, exporters and re-exporters, free trading warehouse zones are deemed foreign territories which help companies efficiently manage their supply chain, ensure faster turnaround by reducing custom-related formalities and increase operational efficiencies.

Advantages of FTWZ logistics operations

Financial

  • Ease of starting EXIM business in Indian FTWZ by foreign entities.
  • Income tax – Exemption on re-export of imported goods.
  • Flexibility of transactions in any free convertible currency.
  • Deferment of Custom duties / GST for Longer periods.
  • Exemption from Stamp Duty which is chargeable on imported cargo.
  • Retain 100% Foreign Exchange receipts in Foreign Currency account.
  • Facility for undertaking Value added services.
  • In house Customs Clearance and Bank facility for temporary removal / Sale within FTWZ.
  • Freedom from Demurrage, Detention & Interest cost.

Operational

  • 24x7 on-site customs clearance and ancillary services.
  • Value added services viz. pick/pack, labeling, testing, etc.
  • For international customers, availability of their stocks for Indian Sub-con /South East Asia.
  • Eight lane entry and exit area for customs checking to prevent traffic bottleneck.
  • Uninterrupted operations.
  • A single point contact is provided to coordinate for all FTWZ activities.

Infrastructure

  • Warehouses of 13meter height with G+ 6 palletized racking systems; 8000 plus container stocking capacity.
  • State-of-the-art container and cargo yards.
  • Robust internal road network capable of handling high traffic.
  • Huge consolidation hub for export.
  • Integrated building management system and central operations control center.

Why Use Affreighter Logistics as you’re Warehousing Partner?

Affreighter Logistics provides loading, unloading and delivery services as well as management of just-in-time inventory and inbound and outbound consolidation services. We have network of contacts around the world that allows us to provide effective warehousing and distribution solutions through local networks. We also provide access to real time tracking and status information for any cargo that is stored in our warehouses at any time through our online portal.

Contact Affreighter Logistics today or fill up the online form with the details of the cargo

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