DOOR-TO-DOOR

Foreign trade is an interesting opportunity for Brazilian companies to boost their profits and conquer the market. The complexity of these transactions and the high level of knowledge they require, however, may remove this possibility from the horizon of entrepreneurs. In these conditions, the best thing to do is to invest in door-to-door logistics!

What is door-to-door logistics?

The door-to-door operation is a logistical process in which a company (Freight Forwarder Agent) is responsible for the processing of a merchandise, from the collection ( pick up )at the supplier to the delivery to the buyer. As the name implies, the traffic is carried out on a door-to-door basis between the two parties.

Thus, a company that hires this service outsources the entire freight process. With that, it will be the responsibility of the contracted agency to prepare the logistic planning of the freight transit, in order to meet the needs of the contractor.

When should a company invest in door-to-door logistics?

Door-to-door logistics are indicated for companies that require freight transport support. This system is widely used for import and export of merchandise, for example.

In cases of foreign trade, whose operation is quite complex, the company contracted to carry out the door-to-door transaction is responsible for all stages of the process:

• Collection at the foreign supplier;
• Previous documentary analysis;
• Transit to the port or airport;
• Compliance with international law;
• Insurance;
• Warehousing in the customs area;
• Customs clearance;
• Traffic on domestic soil ( inland freight);
• Delivery to the buyer.

This flow involves advanced technical knowledge and becomes an impediment for companies that are not able to invest in their own foreign trade sector. Therefore, the solution involves the hiring of a specialized company (Freight Forwarder Agent), which has experience in these operations and will thus be able to carry out the transaction in an agile way at a much lower cost, using integrated customs logistics.

What are the advantages of using the door-to-door operation?

Companies that implement the door-to-door system for merchandise transaction can enjoy several benefits, such as:

• Reduced costs and time in transactions;
• Increased bargaining power thanks to the concentration of volumes traded by the logistics operator;
• Information flow in an integrated system;
• Less bureaucracy;
• Less risk of the merchandise being stopped due to failure to comply with rules and laws;
• Full assistance by a specialized company from start to finish.

 

Door-to-door logistics enables companies to outsource the entire process of collection and delivery of merchandise. This condition is crucial for businesses that need to market their products abroad but do not have the resources to set up specialized departments in these procedures.

Door-to-door operation thus becomes the safest and most cost-effective way to perform import or export of merchandise, maximizing operational use while minimizing costs.