The Sandford Group Ltd

Activities


Ocean Freight
The Group offers world-wide services for FCL (full container load)
and LCL (less than container load). We are able to offer assembly
and loading facilities in our depots in London and Dublin if
required.
The Group utilises the services of all conference and
non-conference shipping lines throughout the world, ensuring the
best rate and service for each location. Our extensive overseas
agents network can provide a full back-up service in respect of
handling and collections world-wide.
For ocean consignments we provide the following services:
* Marine cargo insurance
* Consular service and legalisation of documents
* Compliance with letter of credit instructions
* Transport and delivery services
* Loading and unloading at our premises
* Assembly of consolidated cargo
* Shipping out of gauge traffic

Air Freight
The Group prides itself on the level of quality service provided
by our air freight departments. The company is a registered IATA
licence holder and is ranked within the top 10 listed IATA agents
in Ireland.
We can carry products around the globe by scheduled direct flights
or via our own consolidation services.
For specialist air freight requirements we offer charters or part
charters through our direct association with all the major
airlines and charter brokers.
Through a direct computer link with the customs authorities, we
provide a full import customs brokerage service, and in
conjunction with our extensive overseas agency network, offer
import services from almost all countries in the world.
We offer the following services:
* Import and export consolidation services
* Customs brokerage
* Consular services and legalisation of documents
* Compliance with letter of credit instructions
* Packing
* Insurance
* Hazardous cargo
* Direct IATA consignments
* Charter/part charter service

Road Freight
The Group offers an extensive European road freight distribution
service, both import and export, and the demands of the customer
are ably met by our young and professional staff, who have many
years experience in the industry.
Destinations developed and serviced include the following
countries, Belgium, Holland, Germany, UK, France and Ireland. In
addition, specialised services are available to and from Central
and Eastern European countries, such as the Czech Republic,
Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Turkey. The Group's
European and Eastern European agency network encompasses local
offices in at least 20 countries. This local representation gives
the Sandford Group a leading edge in developing these markets.

Warehousing & Logistics
The Group has fully secure and racked warehousing facilities and
can provide an integrated handling and logistics service. We
offer a complete collection and delivery facility throughout
Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Warehousing facilities are located in both Dublin and London,
strategically located close to ports, airports and international
gateways.
Members of the Irish International Freight Association.