The growth in international trade volumes with increasing trade agreements between countries is a major driver for the freight forwarding market. Besides, the growing internet penetration, increasing purchasing power parity, developments in infrastructure (ports, containers, ships with new technologies), and services designed particularly for the e-Commerce industry, have contributed significantly to the demands for freight forwarding service providers.
As the freight forwarding market is growing steadily and there is abundant existing opportunity, players will need to adapt and innovate by embracing technologies, becoming more digitized, and increase the scale & efficiency of their operations. Needless to say, the player that will win customers preference is the one having a strong network spanning across the globe. Given that the industry is highly competitive and witnessing huge transformations, tailor-made solutions in this sector too will do the magic to improve customer experience, thereby driving business.
Headquartered in Mumbai, AVA Global is committed to offer high quality logistics solutions to meet client’s business needs. From air cargo and ocean freight to warehousing, custom clearance, chartering and transportation, the firm has an extensive portfolio of services to add value and flexibility to its client’s supply chain requirements.
Since its inception, the company has always been one that works hand-in-hand with government policies and global trends, which we believe, are the key driving forces behind any successful business. “We at AVA Global have always believed at setting realistic goals and each goal with a set SOPs, which has in-turn made our journey fruitful and at par with some of the largest players in the game,” says Darshan Ghodawat, MD & CEO, AVA Global. From handling small-scale business operations to offering customized service plans for larger businesses, AVA Global has grown with time adapting to every need of the hour.
Sharing insights on the opportunities that lie ahead for freight forwarding companies, Darshan says, “Companies are constantly under pressure to minimize costs and optimize operational efficiency. In the wake of investment shifts and diversification of global supply chains, international investors are increasingly interested in mergers and acquisitions in the ASEAN logistics market. Global logistics companies have been expanding in the ASEAN region because of the increase in commerce and trade activities. As such, investment opportunities for the sector have been increasing accordingly”.
Amidst this exponentially growing demand, AVA Global aims to offer its clients a seamless service experience anytime, anywhere. AVA Global takes pride in its systematic, customer-driven approach and cost-effective measures to meet client’s requirements.
Services Driven On Trust
AVA Global offers an assortment of freight forwarding services including ocean freight, air freight, custom clearing, warehousing, trucking, shipping and insurance. As a premiere ocean freight service provider, AVA Global is capable of handling shipments of any size effectively, specializing in offering a flexible range of ocean freight services for FCL (Full-Container load) as well as LCL (Less-Than-Container Load) shipments. AVA Global’s freight forwarding company holds long-term relations with major shipping lines that enable the firm to meet varied needs of its clients.
From loading of freight to unloading, AVA Global team manages as well as monitors each aspect of client’s freight requirement.
More so, the firm is equipped to manage all logistics procedures related to international import and export. The team not only chooses the right transport equipment and carrier, but also ensures safe packaging and shipping. Besides, AVA Global has an extensive portfolio of regional as well as global carriers so that each client has various options to choose from.
AVA Global offers clients to fly their shipment in a commercial plane or a specialist freighter aircraft, thereby offering tailor-made solutions for clients’ air freight needs. Regardless of the size of business, AVA Global's team of experts help the client choose services that best suit the needs. AVA Global leverages its global network of dedicated air specialists to move clients’ goods anywhere required. The company has partnered with airlines and freight forwarders for offering seamless solutions. Being well equipped to meet different transit times and capacity requirements, clients can be rest assured that AVA Global can make high priority deliveries and air express with unparalled skills in air operations and cargo freight management combined with value, speed, and flexibility.
The Key To Customer Satisfaction
AVA Global’s foundation was laid on identifying the key problems in the logistics chain across various organizations. Given the experience of the directors hailing from the exporter side of the chain, it was easy for AVA Global to identity & tackle these problems and create better systems for exporters to benefit from. “Our understanding and belief is that logistics timelines and services should be commodity driven and not company driven. This has helped us create tailor-made solutions for each exporter and importer from different trades,” adds Darshan.
We at Ava global have always believed at setting realistic goals and each goal with a set sops, which has in-turn made our journey fruitful and at par with some of the largest players in the game
AVA Global has earned a reputation of not only delivering timely logistic solutions, but also working towards providing innovative and cost effective measures in a timely manner without compromising on quality in this ever changing dynamic scenario. Most importantly, AVA Global aims to grow client’s business, and in the process, grow along with them. In doing so, highest standard of professionalism is maintained, irrespective of the logistics and transportation needs.
Driven by zeal to achieve client satisfaction, AVA Global’s services are backed by complete business transparency. This transparency not only adds value to AVA Global’s operations, but also demonstrates its commitment towards maintaining long lasting business relations with our clients. AVA Global firmly believes that collaboration and transparency are vital to the success of logistics and supply chain management. Therefore, AVA Global team shares a transparent relation with each client, allowing them to understand all procedures and systems. “Our expansion has been backed by our team’s success rate and by carrying-out each shipment with the same level of detail and commitment,” adds Darshan.
“Ava global offers clients to fly their shipment in a commercial plane or a specialist freighter aircraft, thereby offering tailor-made solutions for clients’ air freight needs”
People Power
AVA Global team comprises of professionals who are dedicated and service oriented. They bring both expertise and experience to the table, helping the company deliver timely and effective solutions. Over the years, AVA Global has led by example. The company thrives on a system oriented process, where the aim is to push every individual in the organization to becoming a leader. “We believe the company is only as good as its employees.
So we always motivate our team and empower them to make decisions and subsequently execute them to perfection, thus making them stronger individuals and in-turn making us a stronger organization,” portrays the CEO. AVA Global has always thrived to build a pleasant work environment. The company exercises question & answer meetings with the team and tries to implement their answers and suggestions in every possible manner. Instead of pointing fingers, the environment is always kept motivated and high spirited, requiring the team members to take-on any challenge.
The company cultivates an atmosphere which is more open door and collaborative in nature. The team at AVA Global is given the liberty and support to ask tough questions, ideating innovative daily practices, while AVA Global Management attempts to incorporate their valuable feed-back and suggestions into every day daily practices. The aim is to groom and empower each team member, further enabling them with the confidence and knowledge to take-on new challenges.
Going Global
AVA Global is already operating in about 58 countries with end-to-end solution and is currently in advanced discussion in North American, Europe and Africa for strategic joint ventures and organic growth. The firm envisages a need for its services in these territories and a need for end-to-end supply chain. Moreover, AVA Global is actively exploring organic and inorganic growth in the above mentioned sectors to expand its network and is already in the preliminary stage of discussions with strategic partners.
During the pandemic, the company has witnessed a 400 percent growth with respect to its customer portfolio and volumes due to smooth execution in the most difficult time. In the coming three years, AVA Global aims to make it to the top-3 among the logistics companies in India serving over 500 customers globally.
