2. Worldwide forwarding logistics
Welcome to dap UK Ltd
When you work with us you can be sure that your freight will be moved
by the best route possible, at the best rate possible.
Our in-depth working knowledge of global freight forwarding for a huge variety of
industries ensures that our customers are confident that their cargo, whether moved by
road, rail, ocean or air, will arrive on time and intact, at the price agreed.
We are able to provide excellent freight rates because of the relationships we have forged
with a large number of outstanding,vetted and approved logistics providers - the preferential
rates we receive from them enable us to pass savings on to our customers.
In addition to moving goods for manufacturing companies, we also move freight for
customers who work in the demanding and exceptionally time-sensitive oil and gas industry.
Our professionalism and dependability has also secured us contracts with the military and
international humanitarian aid organisations because they know we won’t let them down.
When you work with us, we will allocate a dedicated, single point of contact for you
for the entire forwarding process. Over time, this means we are able to really get to
know you, your business, your cargo and your individual needs.
The high level of customer service we provide means we enjoy long-term relationships
with a large number of our customers;with some choosing to outsource their total freight
and logistics operation to us in order to allow them to concentrate on their core business.
Whatever consignment you need to freight, dap UK will meet your needs.
An independent business established in 2002, with offices in Felixstowe, GreatYarmouth
and Rugeley, along with appointed worldwide agencies, dap UK Ltd is a full trading
member of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) and is FPAL accredited.
3. EUropEAntrAnSport
Freight forwarding across Europe by road is the quickest,
safest and most cost-effective option available. We
successfully handle over 10,000 tonnes of cargo each
week because we listen to each individual client’s needs
and respond accordingly. If appropriate, we may also
choose to move a client’s freight using rail for particular
routes, where time allows.
We deliver all types of goods,from FMCG to heavy plant,
to absolutely anywhere and will happily talk clients
through each stage of the freight forwarding process to
ensure they feel well informed and confident about how
their freight will be delivered.
We understand that speed is usually of the essence; that
you are concerned about your shipment arriving on time.
We know that every detail matters and that you need to
feel your cargo will be secure throughout its journey.
We work with only approved and vetted logistics
providers to ensure that we can take cargo anywhere in
Europe and beyond. Our best method, best route, best
rate promise, combined with our commitment to
providing a single point of contact throughout the freight
forwarding process, means clients entrust us with their
business time and again.
We offer:
• Complete European and cross border coverage for
both full and part load traffic
• A wide range of transport equipment with tracking
facilities
• Transportation of hazardous cargoes
ocEAn
Forwarding freight globally by sea and exporting outside
the EU often involves complex documentation from both
the exporter and importer.
Our best method,best route,best rate promise and our
commitment to providing clients with one person to
deal with during the entire freight forwarding transaction,
means we can manage the entire consignment on your
behalf.
Whether the sale is under DDU or CIF, or any other
specified Incoterms, we will control and manage the
shipment, including all documentation, producing
whatever is required, from certificates of origin; EUR1;
ATRs; legalisation of invoices and letters of credit.
Consolidated cargo (LCL) is received at seven points
located in the major industrial areas of the UK:
Manchester;Leeds;Birmingham;Bristol;Barking;Glasgow
and Felixstowe.This allows for ease of both collection
and delivery and keeps any associated costs low.
We offer:
• Advantageous ocean freight rates for both FCL and LCL
• Exemplary service, even with hazardous cargo, heavy
plant, RORO or out-of-gauge shipments
Our extensive knowledge and understanding of all major
shipping lines means we can forward any type of cargo,
FCL or LCL, to anywhere in the world, as required. Our
global network of agents and partners in all major ports
allows us to create simple and cost-effective transportation
solutions.We can also arrange all-risks insurance,for clients
who need this additional service.
We have a highly experienced team, ready to take your
call. You can be confident in the knowledge that whether
you are transporting essential oils from South America,
requiring specialist tankers and careful handling,or need to
transport bulk goods from China to Europe, our people
have the skills, the understanding and the experience to
manage your cargo to meet your precise specifications.
Whatever the shipment, dap UK’s ocean freight
forwarding service delivers.
Air
As a highly experienced air freight forwarder,dap UK offers
two levels of service - standard and premium - to give our
clients the air freight forwarding solution they require.
Priority service
When time is of the essence,selecting our priority service
means your shipment will be moved on the next available
flight.It will then arrive at the destination airport of most
major markets within 48 hours.This option is available for
door-to-airport and also door-to-door services.
Standard service
Selecting our standard service means your shipment will
arrive at the destination airports of most major markets
within 3-5 days; a great option when ocean freight will
miss that important deadline. This is only available for our
door-to-airport service.
Whichever option you decide to use, we offer:
• Worldwide consolidation facilities
• Intercontinental freight bookings
• Services via scheduled and freighter aircraft
• Chartering and courier services
• Total import and export documentation services in all
countries
• Integrated track and trace countries
Services
4. frEight MAnAgEMEnt
When you fully outsource your freight management to
dap UK,you will immediately find that your costs and risks
are reduced and your freight management systems are
simplified. This, along with our close working
arrangements with key agents, leads to savings in areas
such as general administration and contract and service
negotiations, which helps to improve cash flow within
your business. Not surprisingly, this option is an
increasingly attractive proposal for our clients.
We understand that every customer’s transport
challenge is unique. We also understand that the solution
to each challenge may be straightforward or more
complex and may even require us to employ a small
team to manage the process.
We take great pride in the high level of expertise we
have in fourth party logistics (4PL) - the process of
planning, steering and controlling all freight forwarding
procedures in a strategic manner, by managing and
smoothly integrating transport providers along the entire
supply chain.
We provide an unrivalled range of operational and
administrative export services - all of which have been
designed to make your life easier. We provide ready
access to in-depth knowledge of markets/operators,
routes and load maximisation, we reduce the need for
you to increase staffing levels and enable the possible
reduction of staff in over-manned departments. We are
also able to eliminate the risk to your business that is
associated with complex multi-tasking activities and
absence from work.
EUropEAn ExprESS ShipMEnt
In addition to our full and part load European services,
we also offer an on-demand express sprinter service for
when our clients need small cargo moved quickly.
Our fleet of dedicated vehicles enables us to provide the
quickest possible European transport - vehicles are usually
provided within two hours of receipt of your request and,
subject to driving laws and weather conditions,goods are
delivered to most European destinations within 12-36 hours.
Our clients’ consignments are transported from the
loading point to their final destination on a person-to-
person basis,without any transhipment,which significantly
reduces the likelihood of damage occurring during transit.
Time critical deliveries
Our extensive knowledge of the express shipment market
enables us to couple the most cost-effective vehicle with
the fastest and safest delivery route,to offer a service that
is better value and quicker than airfreight.
This popular service, which exists to serve clients across
all manufacturing sectors,enables us to move goods from
the UK to Europe as well as between European addresses.
We offer:
• Dedicated vehicles
• Two hour response time
• Two driver option
• Hazardous cargo services
• Up to 10 pallets and 2.8 tonne capacity vehicles
• Real-time driver communication
• Delivery confirmation
• 24/7 contact
MiLitAry,hUMAnitAriAnAid rELiEf
And ndc MAnAgEMEnt
In an ever-changing world, disaster and conflict can arise
in the blink of an eye.We work closely with the leading
deployment agencies to ensure that humanitarian aid,
famine relief and military equipment and supplies get to
those who need them quickly and efficiently.
We are experienced in moving humanitarian and military
cargoes to areas of conflict, from Afghanistan and Syria
to Southern Sudan and Iraq. We are able to ensure that
in these operations, our professionalism, reliability and
confidence is trusted by all concerned, as we partner
clients who are used to working in challenging
environments.
In these scenarios, time is of the essence. Lives depend
on receiving cargo promptly - there is no second chance
to get it right. We work with organisations and
government agencies whose reputations for reacting to
any crisis with speed and accuracy are on the line, and
we have to be able to respond accordingly. Our expertise
in this area has grown considerably in recent years and
this is due to a committed team of people who work
with the same ethos as our customers.
oiLAnd gAS
Oil and gas are important natural resources and the
world’s increasing need for energy solutions has meant
that drilling operations have become more important in
recent years.The ability to ship parts to challenging and
remote locations is undertaken through often complex
yet integrated supply chains, ensuring that the items
required arrive safely and on time.
The oil and gas sector, more than any other, requires
innovative thinking and a guaranteed delivery and we are
proud that this has become an area in which dap UK
excels. It is a truly unique and highly specialised sector,
with freight often requiring a combination of road,ocean
and air shipment. Since client operations will stop until
equipment arrives, delivery timings are particularly
5. critical, as any delay is likely to be prohibitively expensive
for all concerned.
As a fully accredited supplier member of Achilles FPAL,
our dedicated team offers peace of mind freight
forwarding for the oil and gas industry.
Whether it be large equipment for use offshore in the
Gulf of Mexico or pipes and products for an onshore
depot in the Middle East, our best method, best route,
best rate promise, combined with our experience and
understanding, gives clients the security they need when
a planned project has timescales that require deliveries
to be in the right place at the right time.
cUStoM cLEArAncEAndWArEhoUSing
Our customs clearance service is designed with you in
mind, to ensure costs are kept to a minimum while we
make sense of the ever-changing rules and regulations.
Every day we clear and deliver cargo from a wide range
of market sectors, providing guidance and advice along
the way.
Importing cargo brings with it a heady mix of rules and
regulations. Not only that, but you also have to find an
agent who can help you through the maze of declarations
regarding duties, levies andVAT charges.
Secure warehousing facilities
We have long and successful relationships with major UK
retail outlets, so consequently, the vast majority of
products we handle are imported from Asia, the Indian
sub-continent and the USA. This has led dap UK to
provide secure warehousing facilities and services for
clients who require additional support such as:
• Fully computerised stock control
• Pick and pack, re-labelling and weighting facilities
• Long-term contract rates
• Complete UK part load and full load distribution by a
dedicated fleet of vehicles from small vans to 44 tonne
gross curtain-sided vehicles
• Container deliveries
• Express transit movements
• Refrigerated and temperature controlled deliveries
