FOB, FCL, CIF, PSC, MBL, SCA, DO, BAF, AQIS, LCL, CAF, HBL……
Side-loader, fumigation, import permit, tailgate, packing declaration…
Confused? Don’t worry you are not alone!
If you are a first time importer/exporter or have been attempting to organize shipments yourself, the freight forwarding process from overseas (foreign countries) into Macedonia or out of Macedonia can be quite overwhelming. A valuable consultant makes all the difference for small-scale and first time importers.
BILBO Logistics can assist you with navigating through the complex processes of importing and exporting goods around the world. We are able to guide you through the mind field of complying with the latest regulations, understanding which licenses and permits are required and associated submittable time frames, comparing transport options, obtaining a freight quote, or finding an appropriate freight forwarder that meets your business needs and compliments your business values be it cost, service, location, size etc.
BILBO Logistics prides itself on offering a customized personal service. As we are independently Macedonian owned, we do not have any obligatory contracts with any of the businesses we recommend and as such are able to help locate and outsource the best possible delivery networks and tailor them to your business.
If you are uncertain as to whether you should send your goods via LCL (Less than Container Load) FCL (Full Container Load), or air freight, the consultants at BILBO Logistics are able to talk you through the benefits and pitfalls of each transport option to help you achieve the right freight method for you.
Alternatively, if you have been in the industry for a short period of time and are nervous about possibly being taken advantage of by a freight forwarder and providers, BILBO Logistics can conduct a freight audit on your trade history to date and suggest cost-saving and trustworthy methods for you to consider moving forward.
The consultants at BILBO Logistics are available to meet with you for a face to face consultation (circumstantial to location), as well as liaise through other means of communication with businesses nation wide wanting to export/import internationally.
Starting up a business is stressful enough without the added extras commonly experienced in the logistical arena. BILBO Logistics values lasting relationships and as such aims to work alongside you in the infancy and growth stages of your professional venture.
If it is shipping terms, transport options, freight quotes, customs clearance, quarantine regulations, paperwork, or any other importing or exporting uncertainties you may have, just BILBO Logistics for guidance.
Should you wish for a consultant to contact you regarding our SME consultation service, please visit our contact us page.