The ongoing geopolitical crisis across various parts of the world has resulted in massive disruptions to logistics operations globally. The supply chain difficulties that ensued have forced the companies to look for specialist logistics and freight forwarding companies who are capable of transporting goods to various parts of the globe even during such tumultuous times. Adding on to this is government’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ which has increased our country’s exports by manifold. As a result, the Indian freight forwarding industry is showcasing excellent growth, despite the ill effects of the covid pandemic. If recent report by Mordor Intelligence is to go by, the Indian logistics and freight forwarding industry which is currently worth $317.26 billion is expected to grow to $484.43 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.8 percent during the forecast period.
One company that has stood the tests of time and proven its mettle as one of the most reliable and trustworthy logistics partners for businesses is Airsea Forwarders (ASF). Started as a customs brokerage company with a 5-member team in 2010, ASF today is among the leading international freight forwarding companies in India with a 45+ members team and offices in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The company is capable of handling any kind of cargo from India to any global destination and vice-versa.
Strong Service Portfolio
ASF offers a wide variety of services mainly under five areas – International Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, Import & Export Operations, Freight Administration and ATA Carnet Facilitation. Unlike airlines or other companies which have minimum sized containers, ASF offers its services to goods of all sizes - be it a mere 1 kg package or a few tons. To do so, the company has designed a specialized kind of frozen gel box that it uses for cold freight handling. This showcases ASF's unique ability to cater to any kind of requirement while simultaneously saving a large sum of logistical costs for its customers. Adding another feather to its crown, the company has also recently started handling airline spares and engines spares and has even catered to Air India and Augusta Westland Helicopters in Mumbai.
“We are now also offering break bulk and specialized machinery project cargo movements which is over dimensional and require a lot of accurate planning. Additionally, we specialize in offering freight forwarding service for temperature-sensitive products of any weight or quantity. Our customized packaging solutions comprise of frozen gel boxes through which we are able to maintain temperatures as low as -2 degrees for 96 hours. As a result, we have earned the reputation of being among the most sought-
after freight forwarding partner for pharma and many other industries where maintaining the temperature of goods is extremely crucial”, says G. Venugopal Reddy, CEO, Airsea Forwarders.
ASF has its own Customs house license, IATA Certification & AEO Certification which has enabled it to do the in-house filings, negotiate rates with the Airlines thereby ensuring complete control over the shipping process
Prioritizing Client Experience
ASF has its own customs house IATA license, which has enabled it to do the filing in-house and has complete control over the documentation process. Also, the company's team of highly qualified professionals who have all passed the customs exam help it to rightly classify the documents and have a clear understanding of various customs regulations. Going that extra mile, ASF clearly guides the consignees and exporters about the various critical aspects such as customs regulations, import duties and many others to ensure that no mistakes happen throughout the entire process. This way, the company has been able to offer all INCO Terms such as FOB, DAP, DDU, and DDP under a single umbrella.
Sunny Sikka, Vice President
“We also facilitate ATA Carnet through which companies can take their products to any country, display it to their customers and bring it back within six months without the hassles of issuing multiple bank guarantees across different countries. This has been a real lifesaver for automotive companies, movie houses, industrial machinery manufacturers and other industries that have the necessity to transport their products abroad for various reasons. Keeping client satisfaction as paramount, ASF makes sure that it is always available to answer its customers’ queries irrespective of what time zone they are from. To further enhance its customer experience, the company has also been an early adopter of technology and integrated ERP systems to streamline the entire invoicing process”, Venugopal further explains.
Lucy Bothelo, Manager Western India ATA Carnet Expert
ASF has also partnered with numerous global networks such as World Cargo Alliance, Freight Lounge, DF Alliance and Combined Logistics Networks to maintain the efficiency and cost competitiveness of both its inbound and outbound services. Going forward, the company plans to open offices in Ahmedabad & Calcutta in the coming financial year and join the Rs.100 crore club over the next 12-18 months. Additionally, it will also be investing in cutting-edge technologies to provide real-time tracking facility for its clients.
