Charles Kendall Freight Ltd

Air

Charles Kendall offer consolidated air services from North America, Europe, Australasia, the Middle East and the Far East. We are registered for the New Export System, NES and air export and import is available at all of our locations. For a faster import clearance time we have Enhanced Remote Transit Shed approved warehouses (ERTS), which enable non-customs-cleared import air cargo to be quickly removed to our UK facilities. We have our own AEO safety and security approval system in place that further enhances the already high level of security present in our offices and warehouses. We are also able to charter a plane when a commercial service is full or has limited capability. Furthermore we employ DGSA-approved staff to handle dangerous goods at all our locations and we able to pack and repack dangerous items. We will also provide dangerous goods certificates that will be checked, signed and completed.

Ocean

At Charles Kendall we can offer our clients, weekly LCL services that are schedule to worldwide destinations and we have continuous receiving at our Manchester and London gateways. Our key regional depots also receive and we collect throughout the UK. We have Inbound Gateway teams based at Felixstowe and Southampton that handle customs clearance and our Far East and North America weekly scheduled LCL import services. Charles Kendall can provide Worldwide (FCL), Conventional and RO-RO services, which are in addition to the part and full charter professional service we operate under our NVOCC, Seabox Ltd. From all major UK ports and inland ERTS depots, Charles Kendall can provide clients with a full customs clearance and FCL and LCL delivery services.

Road

Charles Kendall launched our European Network in 2006 and it has enjoyed a steady period of growth in that time and now has regular departures to a range of European locations and further afield. We are able to provide outbound groupage and full load services to all EU counties and we have a special, costs effective European Express service that will guarantee next day delivery on urgent packages to most European destinations. We can load and clear consignments to and from non-EU points as we have NCTS consignee and consignor approval at many of our UK locations. For customers in Central South of England we have a special logistics service that is fast and efficient and our 7.5 tonnes truck makes runs to destinations from Poole to Windsor to Worthing with stops in between.

Insurance

We are able to offer you full insurance on your cargo from the time it leaves your premises until it reaches its final destination. We tailor our insurance packages to meet your exact requirements. Unless clearly stated in writing goods are not insured for damage or loss during transit and all carriers work to the same trading standard conditions of carriage that has a limit liability, which can often result in a vast difference between the value of the good and the amount paid out. Charles Kendall’s insurance is competitive and fully comprehensive.

Exhibitions

Since 2001, Charles Kendall Biologistics has been providing the UK with exhibition logistics for the Pharma & Life Science sector. We specialise in this market sector and provide our clients with a complete exhibition service from door-to-door and we support exhibitors in this area throughout the world. Working closely with our overseas offices, agents and customers we ensure that the exhibition runs without a hitch and we work in conjunction with Charles Kendall Freight to guarantee a full service package.

Oil & Gas

Charles Kendall are well known in the oil and gas and civil construction industries and we have established a good reputation in the Middle East. With offices in the UK, Middle East and Far East we are able to manage the process from start to finish including making sure purchase orders are processed quickly with vendors in the UK and overseas as well as guaranteeing that cargo arrives on time and in budget. We also use trusted partners in North America and other relevant areas such as Singapore and Italy.

Aerospace

We can offer a high quality commercial and military aerospace service 24 hours a day all year round due to our network of owned offices around the world and our partners who have been carefully selected for the services they provide. Our service includes an instant response for Aircraft On Ground (AOG) parts and we have staff on call at the origin and destination. We can provide you with daily status reports on your orders and local pickup and delivery.  We use your purchase order to track and trace products to item as well as to specific shipping levels.

Defence

At Charles Kendall we have an expert team that work alongside our freight office in Bournemouth to provide specialist services in transporting ordnance, firearms, ammunition, explosives and armoured vehicles. We are Section 5 approved by the UK Home Office, which only a handful of other freight businesses are, in addition we also have a department that has been specially formed to provide expert Customs and DTI advice. We are able to charter part and full vessels that are particularly useful for military cargo that is too dangerous to transport in traditional ocean ships. We have a dedicated military business, Redcliffe, who are also a registered firearms dealer that supply qualified ADR drivers, specialist vehicles and trailers as well as 24/7 storage for hazardous classes that also covers section 5 authority and explosives.

Telecommunications

At Charles Kendall we have been specialising in freight services for over 30 years, we have offices in Hong Kong and China that can work with local vendors to ensure that telecomms cargo is moved in a fast and safe manner. Our team has an in depth knowledge of the industry, including the requirements of equipment licencing. We guarantee that our security standards are in line with  AEO Safety and Security approval.

Retail

For our retail customers we are able to offer local, European and international delivery options for which we make use of Charles Kendall’s Air, Ocean, Road and Courier services. We can send any size of package from a single carton, pallets right through to full loads and container loads. We are also able to provide reporting services using our stock accountability and warehouse management systems. High valued goods are monitored using infra-red detection and CCTV systems and are kept in separate caged areas. We make daily movements to retail customers across Europe and customers can also make use of these services at our global locations. Furthermore we have an on-line service that is both effective and fits in with customs guidelines,   "Worldwide Retailer", which will open up world markets to your company.

CH Field General Trading

In 2008, the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Dubai, was founded and CH Field was given a General Trading Licence by the Dubai government which enables the import of a variety of goods without having to pay any duty. Essentially this allows us to act as your company in JAFZA so that as our customer, you benefit from a low cost and low risk entry point into Middle Eastern and other markets, negating the need for the excessive red tape that is usually required to trade in these areas. There is also no need for other distributors or middle men which offers you considerable savings.

Datafreight Online

Our new service is called Datafreight Online and allows customers to view their consignment information and invoice summaries online in real time, it also enables them to upload shipping documents and track the status of their current jobs. Currently in its trial stage, we are developing the facility for customers to request their own quotes.

The Business Centre Sept 2013

In September 2013, we were present at the Business Centre in China. Our entrance was themed in an African/Middle East style that was designed to represent the strength, endurance, agility and teamwork qualities that are synonymous with our business. The centre offered delegates a place to meet, network, go online and do business with each other.

Compliance & Risk Management

Compliance is vital in international trade and within supply chains, although the demands and restrictions are becoming more complicated. These restrictions can often result in severe penalties if the rules are not properly followed, something that can cause damage your company and result in negative publicity that can bring unwanted attention and be harmful to your brand. Charles Kendall are experts in this field and have over 30 years’ experience in the industry and can offer advice and assistance on compliance, customs regulation and risk assessment that relate to supply chain and freight management.

Health Check Service

Our expert team at Charles Kendall will put together a detailed assessment of any categories or risks that may be relevant to you and then come up with a strategy to control and manage the risk. Our service includes an on-site audit of the import and export practices that you currently have in place which will highlight any issues, we will then assess your compliance to find out how it fits in with current industry regulations and legislation. We can offer advice on classifying your products and then will establish customs rulings to ensure you have the correct rate of duty. We will also ways look at ways for you to save money and reduce your cash flow overall.

Supply Chain Security

The SAFE Framework of Standards was accepted by the WCO council in 2005 in order to help secure and facilitate global trade as well as a way to discourage international terrorists, support international trade and make sure revenue collections were carried out safely. The SAFE Framework standards have proved to be so popular that they are being implemented by more and more countries as part of their customs management. At Charles Kendall we are proud to have in excess of 50 years’ experience in Compliance and this is backed by our relationship with both AEO, we have held their accreditation since 2010 and C-TPAT, which we use as benchmark for our business and offers customers a streamlined customs service that include a more consistent supply chain and a smoother passage through US Customs that reduces the likelihood of VACCIS examinations.

AEO Status

In February 2010, Charles Kendall were proud to be awarded the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation which is extremely desirable to many companies and we are pleased to hold AEO the highest level.  Our security and safety standards have been audited and along with our written quality procedures are approved across the UK. This affords us the benefit of having a lower risk score with the HMRC systems and allows us to offer our customers a "Fastrack" service that moves them through customs control much quicker. This has cemented our relationship with HMRC in the supply chain and offers our customers peace of mind knowing that they are dealing with a company that is highly experienced and confident to handle their products.

Incoterms

Incoterms is an essential and the wrong type can have detrimental financial implication on a company. Shippers need to be aware of the status of their shipment and know who is in ownership and who holds responsibility, whilst both sellers and buyers must have insurance on the goods when they are in their ‘legal’ possession. There are many different types of arrangement and we can help advice which is most appropriate for your needs. An option such as EXW (EX-Works), which places greater responsibility on the buyer might be a good option for some whilst FCA (Free Carrier) where the seller has the overall say in choosing the freight forwarder or carrier may be better for others. The ICC changed some fundamental elements of the Incoterms definitions in 2010 so it is important that both buyers and sellers are aware of this change.