Afrilog SA will ensure safe, efficient movement of goods including dealing with packing and storage.
Taking into account the type of goods and clients delivery requirements, the HUB will arrange the best means of transport, using the services of shipping lines, airlines or road and rail freight operators.  The HUB itself can provide the service.

Typical responsibilities of the HUB logistic competences include:
  • Order expediting – transportation and logistics
  • Researching and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment (taking account of hazardous nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security)
  • Arranging appropriate packing (taking account of climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods and cost) and delivery or warehousing of goods at their final destination
  • Checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with overseas countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes
  • Offering consolidation services by air, sea and road - ensuring cost effective and secure solutions to small shipments
  • Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with Somilo's requirements
  • Arranging insurance when needed and assisting Somilo in the event of a claim
  • Offering tailored IT solutions and EDI (electronic data interchange) connections
  • Transmitting data by internet and satellite systems, enabling real-time tracking and tracing of goods
  • Arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door to door
  • Arranging charters for large volume, out-of-gauge or project movements by air and sea
  • Acting as broker worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures
  • Dealing with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargo
  • Arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services
  • Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight