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Professional logistics services for LTL freight

So, you are the owner of a small to medium sized business and all of your shipments fall into the category of LTL freight. This means that they are always less than a truckload, so you might not see why you should make use of a logistics company to handle your deliveries. Logistics companies are there to handle big deliveries from big companies, right? Wrong. Even small to medium enterprises who run on smaller freight deliveries can benefit from making use of a professional logistics services provider and here are 10 good reasons why:

  1. A logistics services provider will ensure that the whole operation is properly planned from start to finish, ensuring that your goods arrive on time and intact.
  2. They will take care of all the details surrounding the operation, so you can focus on all the other aspects of your business.
  3. The experts will ensure that your freight is classified correctly. With the wrong classification number, your shipment could be handled incorrectly and will probably be damaged as a result.
  4. They will ensure that your LTL freight will be loaded and unloaded by well-trained handlers.
  5. The professionals will make sure that the right type of vehicle is used to transport your goods.
  6. They will make use of the cheapest but most reliable option to transport your goods.
  7. Only properly licensed drivers will be behind the wheel of these vehicles.
  8. You will be able to track your goods via real time web based tracking tools.
  9. In case of a breakdown, a professional mechanic will be on 24-hour standby.
  10. If the mechanic can’t fix the problem, a backup vehicle will be sent.

If these reasons are not enough to convince you that you too can benefit from making use of a professional logistics company, then get in contact with National Quality Logistics and find out what else they can do to make your operation run more smoothly. These guys have taken logistics services to a whole new level for LTL freight.

For fragile goods, you need professional logistics services

It is no secret that fragile goods need to be handled and transported with care and that is where companies who provide professional logistics services come in handy. Not only will the people who will be handling your goods know exactly what they are doing but you can also rest assured that your goods will be transported in the right type of vehicle. Surprisingly, having your fragile goods transported by a professional logistics service also works out much cheaper than doing it yourself.

Let’s say you’re in the business of selling products that are temperature sensitive and need to be transported to different parts of the country. If you wanted to do this yourself and not through a logistics services provider, what would you need? Well, first off, you will have to buy climate-controlled air-ride vans or trucks, which can cost more than you might think. Then you will have to make sure that they stay in perfect working condition by having them regularly serviced, which further adds to your list of unnecessary expenses. You will also have to hire drivers, ensure that they are properly licensed to handle the vehicles and provide the specialized training so that they know how to handle the goods properly. Sounds like a lot of money and work, doesn’t it?

Apart from taking care of all these issues for you, logistics services providers can also organize the proper, specialized temporary storage space for emergency situations where your fragile goods cannot be transported immediately. On the other hand, if you do need storage space regularly, they can help you with that too. They can even take care of all your inventory management needs, so that you don’t have to hire/build a warehouse or hire a warehouse manager and additional staff for general management and stocktaking.

So, why not rather hire a company that provides logistics services for all your goods that need special handling? It’s the best and cheapest way to go. Contact NQ Logistics today for further information.

Outsourcing to a logistics services provider is the right choice

You’ve heard about companies providing logistics services and you’re wondering if this is a financially viable solution for the business you want to start. Well, if you are starting a small to medium sized business that will be selling goods which need to be stored and transported, hiring a company that provides these kinds of services can save you quite a lot of money.

Here are just some of the things you won’t have to buy, rent or worry about when hiring a company that provides reliable logistics solutions:

  1. Transportation. A logistics company will collect your goods and distribute them on your behalf. This means that you don’t have to buy trucks or vans, find a place to keep them when they are not on the road or worry about their maintenance. You don’t have to hire drivers or lie awake at night hoping that you’ve hired the right goods handlers and whether or not your goods will arrive intact and on time. You won’t have to keep travel logs or be on 24-hour standby just in case one of your vehicles breaks down. All this will be taken care of by a logistics solutions provider.
  2. Warehousing. A logistics company can arrange storage space for your goods if it is necessary. This means that you don’t need to buy/build a warehouse or enter into a long-term lease agreement. When you need storage space, they will provide it. When you don’t need it, you won’t be stuck with an unnecessary drain on your profits.
  3. Inventory management. Logistics solutions providers will not only offer you a storage space for your goods but can also take care of all your inventory management needs. You won’t have to hire a warehouse manager or waste time with things like stocktaking. You also won’t have to hire a security company to ensure that your goods are kept safe.

All in all, hiring a company that provides logistics services means that making a success of your small-to-medium sized enterprise is a whole lot easier. Contact NQ Logistics today for more information.