Air Freight, Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Logistics in chennai, Warehousing, Sea Freight

Shanson Logistics is in the business of providing a one-stop solution for international freight forwarding and logistics services with personalized attention. We are strategically located pretty close to the Chennai international air cargo terminal and the international airport.
Shanson is an active member of WorldWide Partnership CargoLink Network (WWPC), a body committed to providing the International Trade Community with service in all areas of International Transportation by linking Cargo Logistic Forwarders.
At Shanson, it is all about people. We are a team of young, dynamic and experienced professionals that is well versed with customs formalities. We take care of all customs procedures the moment your export order is placed overseas. Not just that. We also help you to cover your goods with the most beneficial and affordable insurance coverage.
The logistics services we operate support a wide range of cargoes like pharmaceuticals, garments, machinery, chemicals and other range of commodities that are either forwarded by air or sea depending on your requirement. Our specialty is having professionals that can handle air carriage of dangerous goods.
In the event you may require us to pick up or deliver your goods from your warehouse to airport or seaport or vice-versa, we have a qualified team to handle your transportation needs too. We routinely dispatch time sensitive / perishable commodities giving us a reputation for reliance. We also cater to our clients by providing them with temporary warehousing facility which is safe and also insured.
World Wide Partnership CargoLink Network, shortly WWPC is a body that is committed to providing the International Trade Community with a high value service in all areas of International Transportation by Linking Cargo Logistic Forwarders in a Worldwide Partnership.
We are a member of WWPC (World Wide Partnership CargoLink Network), enabling us to cover major destinations across Europe, the Americas, Middle Eastern countries, the Far East and African countries.
Our hard earned reputation is built on our ability to give specialized service to each of our customers that is often undivided, uncompromised and overtly qualitative. This service attitude of ours has been the single most reason for our success. We pride ourselves with humility that we contribute to the success of our customers by our unhindered service of delivering their business goods on time.
Beyond Chennai, we have established our presence in other towns of Tamil Nadu, India that includes the port city of Tuticorin and the textile hubs of Tiruppur and Coimbatore.

Freight Forwarding, Freight Forwarding Chennai

A freight forwarder agent is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or other companies and may also act as a carrier. A forwarder is often not active as a carrier and acts only as an agent, in other words as a third-party logistics provider that dispatches shipments via asset-based carriers and that books or otherwise arranges space for these shipments. Carrier types include ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

International freight forwarders typically arrange cargo movement to an international destination. They have the expertise that allows them to prepare and process the documentation and perform related activities pertaining to international shipments. Some of the typical information reviewed by a forwarder is the commercial invoice, shipper's export declaration, bill of lading and other documents required by the carrier or country of export, import, or transshipment. Much of this information is now processed in a paperless environment.

History of freight forwarding

The original function of the forwarder was to arrange for the carriage of his customers' goods by contracting with various carriers. His responsibilities included advice on all documentation and customs requirements in the country of destination. His correspondent agent overseas looked after his customers' and kept him informed about matters that would affect movement of goods.

In modern times the forwarder still carries out those same responsibilities for his client. He still operates either as a domestic US carrier, or otherwise with a corresponding agent overseas or with his own company branch-office. In a single transaction, it can happen that the forwarder may be acting as a carrier (principal) or as an agent for his customer or both

Freight forwarding is a service used by companies that deal in international or multi-national import and export. While the freight forwarder doesn't actually move the freight itself, it acts as an intermediary between the client and various transportation services. Sending products from one international destination to another can involve a multitude of carriers, requirements and legalities. They handles the considerable logistics of this task for the client, relieving what would otherwise be a formidable burden.

This type of  services, guarantee that products will get to the proper destination by an agreed upon date, and in good condition. The freight forwarding service utilizes established relationships with carriers of all kinds, from air freighters and trucking companies, to railfreighters and ocean liners. Its  negotiate the best possible price to move the product along the most economical route by working out various bids and choosing the one that best balances speed, cost and reliability. 

To meet your freight deadlines, you need an air freight service provider with high performance standards and the flexibility to meet your changing needs. shanson logistics, with its team of experienced Air Freight experts, can match your needs with the specific Air transport routing with the correct Aircraft type and size. From commercial passenger and Freighter Aircraft to dedicated exclusive Charter's we can assure you of any air solution required.

Freight Forwarding, Freight Forwarding in Chennai

A freight forwarder agent is a person or company that organizes shipments for individuals or other companies and may also act as a carrier. A forwarder is often not active as a carrier and acts only as an agent, in other words as a third-party logistics provider that dispatches shipments via asset-based carriers and that books or otherwise arranges space for these shipments. Carrier types include ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

International freight forwarders typically arrange cargo movement to an international destination. They have the expertise that allows them to prepare and process the documentation and perform related activities pertaining to international shipments. Some of the typical information reviewed by a forwarder is the commercial invoice, shipper's export declaration, bill of lading and other documents required by the carrier or country of export, import, or transshipment. Much of this information is now processed in a paperless environment.

History of freight forwarding

The original function of the forwarder was to arrange for the carriage of his customers' goods by contracting with various carriers. His responsibilities included advice on all documentation and customs requirements in the country of destination. His correspondent agent overseas looked after his customers' and kept him informed about matters that would affect movement of goods.

In modern times the forwarder still carries out those same responsibilities for his client. He still operates either as a domestic US carrier, or otherwise with a corresponding agent overseas or with his own company branch-office. In a single transaction, it can happen that the forwarder may be acting as a carrier (principal) or as an agent for his customer or both

Freight forwarding is a service used by companies that deal in international or multi-national import and export. While the freight forwarder doesn't actually move the freight itself, it acts as an intermediary between the client and various transportation services. Sending products from one international destination to another can involve a multitude of carriers, requirements and legalities. They handles the considerable logistics of this task for the client, relieving what would otherwise be a formidable burden.

This type of  services, guarantee that products will get to the proper destination by an agreed upon date, and in good condition. The freight forwarding service utilizes established relationships with carriers of all kinds, from air freighters and trucking companies, to rail freighters and ocean liners. Its  negotiate the best possible price to move the product along the most economical route by working out various bids and choosing the one that best balances speed, cost and reliability. 

To meet your freight deadlines, you need an air freight service provider with high performance standards and the flexibility to meet your changing needs. shanson logistics, with its team of experienced Air Freight experts, can match your needs with the specific Air transport routing with the correct Aircraft type and size. From commercial passenger and Freighter Aircraft to dedicated exclusive Charter's we can assure you of any air solution required.

Transportation Logistics and warehousing transportation

Welcome to my blog!  fortunate to work in the industry of Logistics and Freight forwarding in Chennai, India for over 18 years. My blog shall cover major topics like Air Freight, Sea/Ocean Freight, Ware housing, Role of transportation in the industry, General Logistics Management and Customs House brokerage.

In today’s post I shall be discussing why the olden days of Freight Forwarder has gone to become a Freight Logistics Provider. They both have any difference? Oh Yes, in many ways. Freight forwarders were architects for different modes of transports. They would typically embrace the “do it all by yourself” attitude. In this process they would lose focus on their core competency of providing uncompromising forwarding service to the clients. On the other hand a Freight Logistics Provider would rather provide a range of value added logistics service by collaborating with multiple agencies that are typically masters in their field. They would enable and use the power of Information Technology to provide information that is critical to the clients in knowing the status of their cargo. For this modern communication techniques like SMS and email are used in their quest to keep the clients informed.

By saying “collaborating with multiple agencies….”, do I mean that we need to outsource certain functions in the process. Yes, indeed. Why should one outsource? Outsourcing comes with a huge advantage of utilizing other professional expertise at a fraction of cost that one might otherwise spend to acquire that expertise. It is as simple as that. If I am good in Forwarding, then I would rather tie-up with professional warehousing companies, transportation companies etc, and would manage the forwarding rather focused. That is the power of outsourcing.

Where there is a chance of doing freight forwarding on a truly global scale, one has to rely on other vendors in the other country for a better grip of the market and formalities / regularities specific to the country where the cargo is being forwarded.

Ocean Freight Chennai

Sea freight or ocean freight as it may be called is synonymous with human civilization. 
Kingdoms might have been built by subjugating other kingdoms but empires were always built by 
seafaring old economies that invested heavily on sea trade.
If your goods can be in the international water for a couple of weeks after it set sails to the 
destination, then sea freight is the perfect choice for you.  

 At Shanson, services we offer include Airfreight, Sea Freight, International Couriers, 

Logistics, Warehousing, Multimodal Transport, Consultancy, Customer House Brokerage and 

Unaccompanied Baggage services.  

Our service is characterized by Diligent Customs documentation & Insurance, Safe 

transportation of your goods, Secured warehousing of your goods, Cargo Space at most 

competitive rates, Excellent rapport with airlines, State of the art communication facilities 

in tracking your shipment, On Time delivery of your shipment, Tailor made service to individual 

customers and Superior Customer experience.

Our professional team with unmatched qualities is just a phone call away waiting to serve you. 

Our skill, dedication and thorough awareness of procedures ensure that your shipments are 

treated with extra care from the moment they are picked and delivered.

Logistics Management

Wikipedia defines logistics as the management of the flow of materials and services between the 
point of origin and the point of use in order to meet the requirements of customers or 
corporations. It further states that logistics involves the integration of information, 
transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, packaging and often security.
Logistics is one of the key components in supply chain. Without proper planning on logistics, 
establishments can no longer carry the advantage of being in the business. Today on-time 
delivery, reliability in delivery and safely delivering plays a key role in customers mind.

   At Shanson, services we offer include Airfreight, Sea Freight, International Couriers, 

Logistics, Warehousing, Multimodal Transport, Consultancy, Customer House Brokerage and 

Unaccompanied Baggage services.  

Our service is characterized by Diligent Customs documentation & Insurance, Safe 

transportation of your goods, Secured warehousing of your goods, Cargo Space at most 

competitive rates, Excellent rapport with airlines, State of the art communication facilities 

in tracking your shipment, On Time delivery of your shipment, Tailor made service to individual 

customers and Superior Customer experience.

Our professional team with unmatched qualities is just a phone call away waiting to serve you. 

Our skill, dedication and thorough awareness of procedures ensure that your shipments are 

treated with extra care from the moment they are picked and delivered.

Multimodal Transport

Goods taken from one place to another designated place are often moved by at the least two 
different means of transport like air and road. In such scenarios the carrier becomes legally 
liable for the entire goods. More often the carrier enters into an agreement with different 
transporters and they constitute what is known as sub contractors in the system. Though 
different contractors co-ordinate to transport goods from one place to another place, often the 
carrier who was responsible for the goods takes the legal ownership for the transport and is 
hence referred as Multimodal Transport Operator or simply MTO

            At Shanson, services we offer include Airfreight, Sea Freight, International Couriers, 

Logistics, Warehousing, Multimodal Transport, Consultancy, Customer House Brokerage and 

Unaccompanied Baggage services.  

Our service is characterized by Diligent Customs documentation & Insurance, Safe 

transportation of your goods, Secured warehousing of your goods, Cargo Space at most 

competitive rates, Excellent rapport with airlines, State of the art communication facilities 

in tracking your shipment, On Time delivery of your shipment, Tailor made service to individual 

customers and Superior Customer experience.

Our professional team with unmatched qualities is just a phone call away waiting to serve you. 

Our skill, dedication and thorough awareness of procedures ensure that your shipments are 

treated with extra care from the moment they are picked and delivered.

Customer House Brokerage

Customs barriers for importers and exporters are often the documents, duties, excise, taxes 
required for clearing the goods from the customs house. Typical freight forwarders can act as 
Customs house brokers by helping the importers and exporters in their much needed work of 
clearing the goods from the customs house. They can help in a wide ranging works like preparing 
documents relating to customs house, electronic submission of the documents, calculating the 
taxes, duty and excise and act as a single point of contact between the customers and the 
customs authorities.

   At Shanson, services we offer include Airfreight, Sea Freight, International Couriers, 

Logistics, Warehousing, Multimodal Transport, Consultancy, Customer House Brokerage and 

Unaccompanied Baggage services.  

Our service is characterized by Diligent Customs documentation & Insurance, Safe 

transportation of your goods, Secured warehousing of your goods, Cargo Space at most 

competitive rates, Excellent rapport with airlines, State of the art communication facilities 

in tracking your shipment, On Time delivery of your shipment, Tailor made service to individual 

customers and Superior Customer experience.

Our professional team with unmatched qualities is just a phone call away waiting to serve you. 

Our skill, dedication and thorough awareness of procedures ensure that your shipments are 

treated with extra care from the moment they are picked and delivered.

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Warehousing

Warehouse is a commercial space that is used to store goods by exporters, importers, customs 
houses, transporters, manufacturers etc. The business of providing with warehouse facility is 
termed as warehousing. Warehousing is a necessary component in the supply chain as a safe and 
secure place is necessary for storage of goods. Warehouses normally are equipped with storage 
systems like racks, modules and carousels; and moving systems like cranes, forklifts etc. 

   At Shanson, services we offer include Airfreight, Sea Freight, International Couriers, 

Logistics, Warehousing, Multimodal Transport, Consultancy, Customer House Brokerage and 

Unaccompanied Baggage services.  

Our service is characterized by Diligent Customs documentation & Insurance, Safe 

transportation of your goods, Secured warehousing of your goods, Cargo Space at most 

competitive rates, Excellent rapport with airlines, State of the art communication facilities 

in tracking your shipment, On Time delivery of your shipment, Tailor made service to individual 

customers and Superior Customer experience.

Our professional team with unmatched qualities is just a phone call away waiting to serve you. 

Our skill, dedication and thorough awareness of procedures ensure that your shipments are  

treated with extra care from the moment they are picked and delivered.

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