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Cross Trade Shipments

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Cross Trade Shipments
In an increasingly integrated global economy, more and more of our clients are arranging cross trade shipments; sourcing products and manufacturing opportunities outside of the UK to then export to the rest of the world.

CROSS TRADE LOGISTICS

Cross trade shipping is cargo that is transported by either road, rail, air or sea from one country to another but not through the local business base. For example, Wallis Shipping will send cargo from China to Europe without the goods routing via our client based in the UK.

TRUSTED OVERSEAS LOGISTICS AGENTS

Wallis is able to meet this new demand with overseas freight forwarding and can arrange to ship your goods from anywhere in the world to your required final destination. Cross trade logistics is made possible at Wallis with our extensive network of trusted shipping agents and worldwide partners in key transportation locations around the world to make your cross-trade shipments simple and easy.

This service is delivered applying the same criteria and support from our experienced multilingual personnel as if we were handling your regular exports and imports. Furthermore, at Wallis Shipping we can support you with our advanced Exportease freight software to produce international freight documentation and even track your containers wherever they may be in the world.

This means we can deliver first rate cross trade logistics services for shipments of any size from just about any port in the world to even the most difficult to reach destinations. With our strong overseas presence, and staff who travel the globe talking to authorities and agents, we obtain high quality services from point-to-point by over-seeing the supply chain whichever country it starts and ends in.

Multi modal cross trade logistics at Wallis Shipping - sea, air, road and rail (photo taken on a rail crane at London Gateway)
Multi modal cross trade logistics – sea, air, road and rail (photo taken by Wallis team on a train crane at London Gateway)

How Wallis’ experienced cross trade shipment team can help you:

  • Highly skilled multilingual project handlers monitor shipments through every stage of transport
  • International network of trusted shipping agents and freight forwarders
  • Detailed route surveys
  • Global handling capability
  • Container tracking software
  • Project logistics consultancy
  • Customs clearance and documentation preparation
  • Cargo insurance
What are Cross Trade Shipments?

A cross trade shipment is cargo that is shipped by either road, air or sea from one country to another country but not through the home business base. For example, Wallis Shipping will send cargo from China to Europe without the goods routing via our client in the UK.

What is Short Shipping?

On rare occasions shipping lines and airlines may have to leave cargo off the intended sailing vessel or flight. This can be due to a number of issues including needing to make the correct mix of cargo weights on a vessel, insufficient space on the ships deck for certain cargoes or incompatible hazardous cargoes.

Do I need freight insurance for a cross trade shipment?

Cargo insurance is not an obligation but it is recommended you protect your goods against loss or damage. We would recommend this more so with a cross trade shipment as you may not necessarily be viewing your goods from loading to arrival. Cargo insurance will cover your goods in transit and in storage. Providing we are arranging the freight booking we can offer cargo insurance. Call us a for a quote today.

How can Wallis assist with a cross trade shipment being based in the UK?

We can coordinate everything very easily from anywhere in the world. We carefully select our business partners around the world to assist with handling your shipments and we use our own documentation software Exportease to ensure a seamless communication chain to expedite shipments efficiently.

Is it more complex to handle a cross trade shipment?

No this isn’t necessarily true. By letting us know what your requirements are, we will research your potential routing options and the documentation detail that will be needed. 

Require More Information?

With our worldwide network of trusted partners Wallis can offer first rate cross trade logistics services from any port in the world. Contact us and find out how we can help control your supply chain from A to Z.

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