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;
