Freight Forwarding Birmingham 

Freight forwarding is the foundational bedrock of the vast majority of businesses around the world. In Birmingham, one of the largest and most successful freight forwarding companies is Atlantic International. Atlantic International has over 20 years of experience within the industry, with hundreds of satisfied customers. This blog post aims to pull back the veil of freight forwarding to hopefully enable anyone in need of this service to make informed decisions when choosing such a service.

What Does a Freight Forwarding Company Do?

Essentially a freight forwarding company coordinates the shipment of goods across the world. This can involve a wide variety of transport options including air freight, road freight, ocean freight and in certain cases even railway freight. In addition to the physical transportation of goods, a freight forwarding company will also ensure your precious cargo is stored correctly as well as acting as an intermediary between any shipping company, and other transport services. A leading company such as Atlantic International will also ensure that you receive the best prices available by negotiating with all of the various parties on your behalf. Their knowledge will also prove invaluable when identifying the most reliable and fastest route for your goods to take. 

Freight Forwarding Companies Understand All of The Red Tape Involved In International Transportation 

Red tape is the scourge of many business owners, and this has only been exacerbated with Brexit. Atlantic International has a team of experts who can deal with a range of common issues including but not limited to 

• Insurance 
• Packing
• Export and import documentation
• Customs  Clearance 
• Storage
• DDP (delivered duty paid) shipments

It Is Critical That You Build A Good Relationship With Your Freight Forwarding Company

When you are transporting products across the world there is the potential for numerous issues to arise. Whether it is bad weather, port delays or even unforeseen route changes, you need to choose a freight forwarding company that puts customer service at the forefront, and one that is committed to excellent communication procedures 24/7. Atlantic International Birmingham takes its responsibilities extremely seriously and has established and grown excellent relationships with both its customers and the transport providers it uses. That is why for freight forwarding providers in Birmingham there is only one choice to make - Atlantic International. 

There Are Certain Items That Are Restricted When it Comes To Freight Forwarding - Atlantic International Can Provide Guidance On These Items

As you might expect there are certain items which are either strictly prohibited from being carried by freight forwarding companies, or which at the very least have restrictions. Atlantic International can and will advise on these items, but some of those items include 

• Dangerous Goods such as flammable liquids and toxic items
• Prescription Drugs
• Batteries 
• Sharp Items 
• Perishable Goods ( With the exception of those on special express delivery) 

Freight Forwarder

As you can see there are many potential hurdles and complications when it comes to freight forwarding, but with Atlantic International at your side you will have all of the solutions. If you need freight forwarding solutions or air freight services, and live in or near the Birmingham area contact Atlantic International on 01527 874 980  for the perfect freight forwarder partner.