The needs of every export customer are different. Large shippers often need detailed global costs and service analysis of shipping options to determine where goods should be made for export to optimize profits. Small exporters may place more value on having experienced professionals handle every aspect of a door-to-door shipment from preparing the pre-sale quotation to shipment preparation to final delivery at the customer’s door. These companies want to focus on sales, and leave the shipping to experts like Nippon Express USA. Whatever the customer need, Nippon Express customizes its freight forwarding services to fit the clients' requirements.

Many forwarders may have the knowledge necessary to book shipments and prepare basic documents, but the mark of a truly professional forwarder is its ability to analyze and plan a transportation strategy long before the first shipment is made. Nippon Express has proven to many of the world’s largest corporations that it has the expertise to plan global transportation and logistics strategies that support the most complex supply chain challenges.

For example, many U.S. companies have begun sourcing goods from suppliers and contractors throughout Asia Pacific and exporting directly to foreign markets to save money resulting from lower costs of labor and materials. While the savings may be significant, these long-distance supply lines create additional lead times, transportation costs and risk. Failing to full take these factors into account can wipe out any savings from manufacturing or sourcing. Exporting directly from the U.S. to foreign customers may ultimately be a better plan because of lower risk and few transportation problems. Nippon Express’ freight forwarding operation can thoroughly analyze the economics of alternative strategies and advise the company on whether the risk is worth the potential reward.

Which ever strategy the customer decides to implement, Nippon Express’ freight forwarding operation will manage the company’s export strategy so it meets performance expectations regardless of the challenges. Carrier capacity worldwide will remain in short supply creating the risk of missed sailings. Congestion in many port areas in the U.S. and around the world invite long delays and mishandling of shipments. Ever-changing regulations for customs, documentation and security poses yet another risk for missed sailing and long port delays. Nippon Express customers can take comfort in knowing that its freight forwarding operation is operated by skilled people in every major port and distribution point in the world. They are devoted to keeping customers’ freight moving on schedule, regardless of the challenges.