Chambers Visit the Port of Southampton
A small party from the British Chambers of Commerce and local Chambers were treated to an introduction to what happens to an export consignment once the documentation is complete and the goods start their journey.
Meachers Global Logistics kindly hosted an initial presentation at their premises in Southampton where the activities of the freight forwarder were explained to the group. The importance of communication between the exporter and the freight forwarder, and of getting the documentation correct, became apparent as the group learned about the challenges which freight forwarders face in providing the level of service which their customers require.
Having understood the different requirements for road, sea and air consignments, the group then transferred to the Port of Southampton to see the theory in action. Hosted by D P World, the group received a very interesting presentation on the logistical issues of managing the huge amount of export containers handled by the port each day, and plans for future expansion were outlined. This was followed by a tour of the port where the size and volume of containers being handled on a daily basis was clearly illustrated.
This short visit was a vauable insight into the world of export beyond documentation, and the party very much appreciated the hospitality of Meachers Global Logistics and D P World, who hosted this event.