The international supply chain industry in India has witnessed significant growth over the years. As competition increases, prominent players in these domains are expanding their range of services to encompass multiple verticals, allowing businesses to get a one-stop solution for all their requirements. Established in 1984 with a specialization in customs clearances, Freight Expedite Company (FEC) is an upstanding example of one such organization. With a core focus in customs clearance, the company has also expanded its range of offerings to include freight forwarding and customs bonded and FTWZ cargo warehousing 3PL services, becoming an end-to-end solutions provider.
Guided by the mission to deliver premium value-added solutions upholding the values of professionalism, ethical treatment, and transparent transactions, FEC Clearing has established a legacy of integrity, honesty and outstanding performance. The firm boasts its sensible pricing systems while continuing to improve service quality and enhancing client experience with the aim of becoming the preferred and trusted partner for businesses in this industry. Maintaining clear lines of communications and hand holding the client followed by transparent actions at every service level, FEC believes in quality over quantity, reserving its services for a select few clients, chosen carefully rather than expanding for simply multiplying profits.
Starting with exports and customs clearance during the time of inception, the company has a strong expertise of over 35 years into the domain, however, the younger generation expanded the company’s operational verticals to meet the dynamic industry demands. “While my father started the company in 1984, I joined in 2003 and diversified into new directions such as handling of imports and gradually expanded the firm’s range of services and over the years established ourselves as the leading experts in handling imports of foods & nutraceuticals, beverages, chilled & frozen foods, wines & spirits as well as gaining entry into handling of cosmetics, electronics, fashion & luxury. In the past fifteen years, we have expanded into freight forwarding and bonded warehousing services as well, becoming an end-to-end solutions provider, allowing our clients to have a single point of contact rather than dealing with multiple agencies for varied services”, shares Aashish Kasbekar.
What sets FEC apart is its leader’s education in law and experience in regulatory matters, which allows the firm to provide clients with precise input regarding compliances and regulatory affairs, working within the legal framework, and other technical aspects of importing goods in India. Additionally, the company’s extensive experience allows it to stay abreast with the latest legal and regulatory advancements, allowing clients to benefit from any new incentives and be aware of new rules and regulations to be complied with. Handling a wide range of industries including FMCG, cosmetics, cold chain, electronics, and chemicals, to name a few, FEC also deals with diverse agencies like FSSAI, AQ, PQ, ADC, WLRO and others, covering all channels for safe and successful supply chain solutions. FEC also plays a pivotal role in addressing shipment challenges by assessing documentation and requirements prior to shipment arrival, saving clients from post-arrival issues.
FEC believes in quality over quantity, reserving its services for a select few clients, chosen carefully rather than expanding for simply multiplying profits
Future Roadmap
FEC is now on the path to take the business to the next level by investing in upgrading of the IT setup and enabling the latest technologies to better the business and client experience. FEC is set to expand its geographical footprint across India starting with Pune, Gujarat and Delhi, followed by Chennai and Bangalore in the coming years. The firm also plans to further penetrate new market segments including Automobiles and Pharmaceuticals. With exceptional service at the helm of its offerings and a determination to stay at the top, FEC is poised to become the industry leader in the near future.
