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If you run a business in Birmingham, or anywhere in the world for that matter, and your business distributes goods of one form or another, you’ll already be aware of the pivotal role that Transport Companies play in relation to supply chains.

Established transport companies in Birmingham offer a plethora of transportation, shipping, warehousing and logistics services. Let’s examine the most widely chosen services for each of these offerings;

Transportation & Shipping Services

There are a number of transportation methods available and which you choose will depend on factors such as the type of goods you have to transport, how time critical their delivery is, and how far your goods have to go.

UK Domestic Road Freight – Within the UK road freight is by far the most frequently used method of transportation. Transport companies in Birmingham may offer vehicles such as vans, lorries, and even motorbikes to deliver goods via the UK road network.

Air Freight – Predominantly chosen for long distance transportation of high value, low weight, and low volume items, air freight is the most expensive shipping option.

Sea Freight – Sea freight is almost exclusively an option for International importers and exporters, although goods sent to-and-from the Isle of Wight and Ireland, for example, will typically be sent via sea freight of some form. It’s a slow option but it’s much more affordable than Air Freight.

ADR Transportation – A specialist transportation service. If you need to transport goods which are classed as potentially dangerous or hazardous within the UK (and internationally), you may need ADR transportation in order to do so legally. The UK government has drawn-up a list of goods which require dedicated ADR transportation and they typically include items such as flammable liquids and corrosive substances.

Warehousing Services – Many transportation companies offer warehousing services which can be highly beneficial for those who import and export items. For example, let’s say you have just imported goods into Birmingham, UK from India, a good transport company in Birmingham will be able to give you the option of storing your goods in a warehouse until you need them. You can go one further and opt for customs brokerage services, which allow you to outsource much of the paperwork relating to imports and exports to  your chosen transport company in Birmingham.

Logistics Services – With advanced logistics comes enhanced efficiency. A logistics provider will be able to help you with paperwork, permits, and negotiate any legal matters. Importing and exporting can be a complex undertaking, but by working with a specialist logistics team, your supply chain can be empowered. With global tracking you can let your customers know exactly where their goods are at any time, and you can choose fully automated stock management processes which can even reorder key products on your behalf.

Your local transport company in Birmingham has so much to offer than you think. Have a chat with them today and find out which transportation, warehousing and logistics services you could benefit from.