Typical work activities at APT Logistics

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  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;

·         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;