Offers that can be compared
Forwarder quotations are set beside each other with the route, transit estimate and what is included or excluded.
Service 05
Freight & Logistics Coordination
Forwarder comparison, shipment tracking, document follow-up and coordination with transporters and licensed clearing agents.
Freight coordination is the practical work of comparing forwarders, keeping documents moving and knowing where a shipment stands. APEX provides that coordination for clients who want one point of contact across the parties already involved in a movement.
Regulated customs representation is undertaken by appropriately licensed customs agents. APEX does not present itself as the customs broker. Port and clearance coordination means following the licensed agent, the forwarder and the transporter against the documents and the dates the client has approved.
Included
What this service covers.
- 01Freight forwarder quotation comparison
- 02Shipment tracking against the booking or bill reference provided
- 03Document follow-up with the supplier, forwarder and client
- 04Transporter coordination for the inland leg that is in scope
- 05Port coordination with the parties handling the shipment
- 06Clearance coordination through a licensed customs agent appointed for the shipment
- 07A short status note at the milestones agreed in the scope
Why it is useful
Benefits of a defined scope.
Fewer missed documents
Follow-up is logged against a checklist rather than left in a message thread.
Clear role boundaries
The forwarder carries the freight, the licensed agent handles regulated clearance, and the client approves cost.
Usable alongside sourcing
Freight coordination can sit inside an import assignment or be engaged on its own.
Process
How the work proceeds.
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01
Confirm the movement
Origin, destination, cargo description, weight and volume, and the date the client is working toward.
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02
Collect freight offers
Invite suitable forwarders and compare the quotations.
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03
Client selects
The client approves the forwarder and the cost. APEX does not commit the client’s funds.
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04
Track and chase documents
Follow the shipment and the paperwork through the agreed handovers.
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05
Close the movement
Confirm delivery evidence that is available and note any open issue.
Questions
Before you engage.
Are you a freight forwarder or a customs agent?
No. APEX compares and coordinates. Freight is carried by the forwarder the client approves. Regulated customs representation is done by a licensed customs agent.
Can you promise a transit time or a clearance outcome?
No. Transit estimates come from the carriers and forwarders. Customs outcomes depend on the declaration, the documents and the authority.
Who pays the freight and the duties?
Those charges are third-party costs. They are identified separately from the APEX fee and are normally paid by the client directly.
Can this cover only the inland truck?
Yes, where that is the agreed scope. The engagement states which legs are included.
Discuss this service against a real requirement.
Share the specification, quantity and timing. APEX will confirm whether the work fits a project or a monthly scope.
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