It is evident in recent times that there has been exponential growth in manufacturing and the service industries in India. Thus, increasing the movement of Supply Chain Solution and Logistics in the process. It is a good sign of growth in India and the EXIM trade through which the Supply Chain Service Industry gains.
Emerging as a one-stop global supply chain solution service provider offering all the customer expected services in the supply chain domain is La Freightlift. La Freightlift is a premium Global Supply Chain Solution provider established in 1993. Over the years, the company has extended its presence in all major gateways of India.
With over 450 IATA Cargo Agents, 750 plus MTOs & well over 8000 customs brokers in India, La Freightlift is positioned as one among the most efficient Global Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solution providers with all the necessary licenses & accreditations to move cargo from India to overseas and vice versa. Having established in Chennai, La Freightlift is a Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Licensed, Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) certified by the Government of India and an authorized Customs Broker (CB), having branches in major Airports and Seaports of India, and associate offices across 189 Countries.
"In Asia, it is palpable that the clients prefer to have the most economic service with high value for money. Hence, we offer competitive quotes without any compromise in the quality of our Services," states Mr. Venkat A, Founder & Managing Director, La Freightlift.
Having done a sizable volume of business through Ocean and Air, the company has received various accolades and awards from leading Liners and Airlines. The organization has tons of experience in Export and Import cargo handling for all international airline companies (about 45 airlines) at Chennai International Airport during the years 2008 to 2011 as Ground Handling Agent as part of the Airports Authority of India with more than 1200 employees.
"Our compliance of Customs Act without any query from the department has given us a good reputation with the authorities," says Venkat A. La Freightlift's team of skilled employees are well trained and has practical experience of over two decades. Shipping Companies & Airlines are always satisfied with the company due to the guaranteed business given to them regularly. This in turn helps the organization to build a strong relationship and trust with the suppliers.
The company also provides value-added services to its customers for storage, distribution, consolidation, packaging and labeling through Contractual Warehouse (400,000 sq. ft approx.) adopting Warehouse Management System (WMS) in all the operations.
The One-Stop-Shop For All Supply Chain Services
La Freightlift's accreditations with various global trade bodies coupled with overseas partners across 189 Countries, helps the company to provide end to end solution of delivering a wide range of Supply Chain services to its customers. The company holds core expertise in the following logistical services:
Air Freight
As a leading accredited IATA Cargo Agent, the company is holding Air Way Bill stock from 60 airlines. It has the privilege to offer the most competitive price and assured space for fulfilling the client's requirements.
Further, the company's longstanding association with the Airlines gives it the advantage of using BSA (Block Space Agreement), Through Pallets program, Fabricated ULDs’ (Unit Load Device), Envirotainer (Temperature Control Cargo), and contractual agreements.
In addition to these offerings, La Freightlift has a qualified team to handle Dangerous Goods Shipments as well. During the Journey of over Two decades, La Freightlift specialized its services from PIN to PLANE.
Ocean Freight
La Freightlift has a committed Volume of 20 plus
Leading Liners. The company offers special Freight rates and confirmed space as a Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) & Licensed Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issuing their own House Bill of Lading for LCL and FCL Cargo.
The team is adept in handling various types of containers, including General Cargo, Reefer, Ventilated, Tank, Insulated, Open Top, Flat Rack, Half Height, Curtain Side, among many others. Further, the team handles other specialized cargos by offering products like Garments on Hanger, Break-Bulk, and DDU & DDP Services.
Project Cargo
La Freightlift offers a complete range of specialized services to Transport unconventional Project Cargo, including Heavy Lift and other various Odd Dimensional Cargos by both Air and Ocean.
The exclusive team who are specialized in handling Projects cater to the needs of the Customers. They give tailor-made solutions for all Customer needs. During the Covid-19 total lockdown, they have handled machinery & equipment for the leading Oil Refinery Company, with special permissions from the related governing bodies, which shows their strength in the Project handling.
Inland Transportation
The company has a Contractual 250+ Fleet of Trucks consisting of 70 prime movers, 140 plus trailers under its disposal. Besides, a wide range of various sized trucks enabled with GPS carries Small and Big Cargos from the door to the port and port to the door.
Besides, the core need for transporting cargo lies in the critical factor of storing them. Whether the goods are perishable or require special containment, La Freightlift has both the expertise, as well as warehousing facilities. With the in-house software for Supply Chain Solutions, the company can meet the customer's requirement digitally with greater transparency. From 24-hour surveillance to ARS (Automatic Retrieval Systems), Bar Code Labelling, Packing, Palletizing, Fumigation – La Freightlift offers all the necessary ad-on Warehousing facilities.
Striving For Deeper Penetration Into The Supply Chain Industry
At present, La Freightlift is in the process of finalizing certain Government Projects in Freight Forwarding. Recently, the company handled RORO Shipments from Chennai & Nhava Sheva Ports. It is having an Exclusive Pallet program to ITALY and SPAIN by Air and groupage (Consolidation) service to Italy and Spain by Ocean.
Currently, the company is sending cargo from 10 Airports in India to more than 250 Airports in Overseas as exports, and vice versa as imports. Additionally, they are moving containers from 12 Seaports & ICDs’ in India to more than 140 Seaports in Overseas and vice versa.
La Freightlift's accreditations with various global trade bodies coupled with overseas partners across 189 countries, helps the company to provide end to end solution of delivering a wide range of supply chain services to its customers
The team is well adept in handling all the Harmonized Systematic Codes (H.S. Code) with exclusive experts in the field of commodity documentation.
For the upcoming future, La Freightlift is looking to extend the groupage and pallet program to other countries such as Germany, U.K & U.S.A by the ocean and air freight. The organization's future plan is to expand the client base by adding more than 1000 Exporters & Importers, Overseas Buyers, and Logistics Companies as Clients in the next three years.
In addition, La Freightlift has opened its marketing office in the U.K. recently and has a proposal to open in other overseas locations in the coming years.
In line with the Digital India movement initiated by the Government of India, La Freightlift has initiated several steps that are upgrading the in-house software to assist clients in the field of Freight Forwarding and Cargo handling. La Freightlift's ultimate vision is to become the preferred global supply chain service provider of the world.
In the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic, La Freightlift has been working tirelessly to fulfill the Central Board of Indirect Tax & Customs (CBIC), newly launched Turant Customs (Faceless, Paperless & Contactless Customs Clearance) in Chennai & Bengaluru. The government of India’s initiative facilitates exporters and importers to process their consignments hassle-free, as a result, making La Freightlift highly competitive in the global market.
Yokeshraj Venkatesan, Director The Next Generation Into Business
Yokeshraj Venkatesan holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Diploma in Logistics and Shipping. He also holds a Master’s Degree in International Business Management from Boston and a professional course in Managerial Finance from Harvard University.
He is having rich hands-on experience in global supply chain management by being associated with organizations located in Boston and New York City, and also has a wide knowledge in global insurance by being a part of the companies in Wall Street, United States of America.
Venkat. A Founder & Managing Director A Pioneer In The Global Supply Chain Industry
Venkat. A, a post graduate, started his professional career in 1990 in the global logistics industry and turned to be an entrepreneur in 1993. He established La Freightlift Pvt. Ltd, and holds the position of Founder and Managing Director. The company handles shipments to and from India to over 250 destinations across the Globe by Air and Sea.
Venkat established his presence in the Industry by travelling across the Globe and networked with all the Countries that have signed Treaties with India since 1993. The company started with elite professionals in Chennai and now having its branch offices across India in all leading gateways.
