Friday, 30 August 2019

Bowagate obtains FIATA Membership



Bowa Gate Global Limited recently obtained the approval of FIATA to join the list of qualified freight forwarders worldwide. The company received her approval as an Individual Member for 2019 after fulfilling every necessary dues as required by the Apex freight forwarding institution.
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The acronym FIATA is derived from its french meaning ‘Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés’. It saddles the responsibility of boosting the reputation of Individual Members.
We all know that the industry of Freight Forwarders is porously filled with unregistered ‘agents’,  so-called, whose activities have put a lot of importers in high risks of failed businesses.
So, in order to distinguish ourselves and portray indelible values, we pride in matching international standards of freight forwarding. This has over the years, aided us in building trust and reliability with customers and prospects.
BowaGate Global deemed it important to eschew illegal practices and tow the path of corporate image boosting. First, as a licensed Customs Agent, and next, opting for international membership with regulatory bodies that matters to Freight Forwarding worldwide.

Benefit Of Obtaining FIATA Membership Means The Following

Obtaining FIATA Membership Certificate is Strong Indication of Recognition
As a freight forwarder in Nigeria, holding a FIATA Membership certificate simply means that your applications are endorsed by the Association Members in their specific countries or territories, hence the admission. 
To own a certificate is a ‘strong indication that the company operates according to the applicable legal requirements and is naturally inclined to maintain a compliant behaviour’. 
This helps compose the business reputation of BowaGate Global and shows we have a recognized value in public.
So our customers can use this as a decisive element to choose between a certain number of competitors in contracts and/or procurement allocations.


Using the FIATA Logo is a sign of Distinction
As an Individual Members of FIATA, we are permitted to display the FIATA logo on our office sign-boards and company vehicles, and to print the logo on our company stationery and business cards (but not on transport documents). The use of the FIATA logo is an immediately perceptible sign of distinction. FIATA is a protected trademark.

Entry in the FIATA Members Directory and Networking is huge Commercial Benefit
As a member, the Individual Member’s name and address is published in the unique FIATA Members Directory on the FIATA website. This directory of freight forwarders and logistics providers is continuously updated and can be freely consulted. The FIATA website listing could carry an immediate commercial benefit for the Individual Member, which comes at no additional cost.

Approval to Advertise in the FIATA Members Directory
As Individual Members of FIATA, we have the opportunity to advertise our services in addition to our regular entry in the FIATA Members Directory. This is an additional option to increase the visibility of the Individual Member and it is awarded at discounted prices to Individual Members only.

FIATA Review and Information (FIATA E-Flash)
Receiving copies FIATA Review and Information occurs five times a year.
According to the FIATA website, Individual Members of FIATA receive their own individual copies of the FIATA Review, which is published five times a year and contains reports on FIATA’s activities, our Congresses and Headquarter Sessions, as well as other information from the Federation. Many articles have a very highly informative technical content and are referenced around the world. 3 FIATA publishes a fortnightly electronic newsletter (the FIATA e-Flash) which contains momentous information pertaining to logistics, Customs, trade and even specialised areas of interest such as security. The e-Flash is also sent with compliments to all Individual Members.


Special Rates for FIATA Publications and Articles
Individual Members of FIATA can obtain FIATA publications, such as the FIATA Code of Abbreviations, the FIATA Glossary of Transport and Forwarding Terms, the FIATA Customs Clearance Manual, as well as FIATA articles at special, discounted rates. The list of publications is periodically updated; it is therefore advisable to check on the FIATA WEBSITE for new listings. The new website that will be introduced later this year will also contain an e-shop where members will be able to purchase information and business material at discounted rates, and then pay and print their invoices directly online.

FIATA Offers Online Service (Secretariat’s Assistance) to Individual Members
For obtaining FIATA Membership, the body offers it’s Individual Members an online service, where we can write our questions and receive Assistance from Secretariat’s professional staff’s in a short time frame. Although it is not a legal, nor a matchmaking service, it however offers an open-door policy that gives its members access to online inquiry services.
This service is exclusively available to Individual Members of FIATA and has an extremely important intrinsic value.
Overall,
The most important consequence of Individual Membership is connected with the reputation of the Individual Member, in as much as the Individual Member identifies itself in the objectives and rules of FIATA, e.g. the Business Integrity Statement.

Meanwhile, Bowa Gate Global Limited is a Licensed Custom Agent with experience in excellent service especially in Air Freight Shipping to and from Nigeria.  
The company has been in existence in the industry for over 2 decades with lots of excellent work delivery recorded? Check our profile for details.
The company will continue in her endeavour to provide hassle-free logistics services for its customers, both locally and internationally.

Contact Bowagate Global Limited Today

Want to learn more about our services or talk to us about your shipment?
Give us a call: 08147068472 or Chat us via Whatsapp. Our lines are open during business hours, so you can speak to a real person. Or send an Email: info@bowagateglobal.com. You can also visit www.bowagateglobal.com for more details. 

For your expert and professional freight forwarding, contact BOWA GATE GLOBAL LIMITED. We offer cheap (affordable), fast (swift) and reliable quality cargo services that include Import, Export, Freight, Clearing/Customs Duty Brokerage, Warehousing,Air Freight Consolidation, Shipping Globally, etc. 
Request a QuoteHERE. For more information, write to us HERE. To have a chat with us directly via Whatsapp, clickHERE.
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Thursday, 22 August 2019

Why Air Freight Shipping is Considered Best Alternative



In this post, we’d unveil reasons why air freight shipping is considered a preferred shipping mode. You can add yours using the comment box below this post. We’d love to hear from you. 
First, do you know?
Bowagate Global Limited is a Licensed Custom Agent with experience in excellent service especially in Air Freight Shipping from and to Nigeria. 
And that the company has been in existence in the industry for over 2 decades with lots of excellent work delivery? Check our profile for details.
Bowagate Global, an approved member of FIATA and ANCLA, has over the years proven beyond a reasonable doubt to standout. The company endeavours to provide hassle-free logistics services for its customers.
Having attained such feat, we have the confidence to recommend the company as your best go-to place for Air Freight Shipping to Nigeria, Sea Freight to Nigeria, Road Freight to Nigeria. As a matter of fact, check out our RoRo Shipping Service to Nigeria also and much more on this website.
Let’s go to the point now.
In one of our previous posts, we already shared with you the 4 shipping or transport mode available, which include Sea, Air, Road, Railway.
Actually, the four of them comes loaded with a lot of benefits as well as drawbacks. 
Individual preferences cannot be underestimated, especially going by type of business involvement and urgency level among other reasons. 
This post interests us because Air Freight Shipping is one of our major lines of expertise. At Bowagate Global, we offer cheap, fast and reliable Air Freight shipping services. 
At best we provide hassle-free logistics services and consider our customers’ urgent needs as a top priority. This is regardless of the fact that Air Freight shipping is relatively expensive compared to the other shipping mode.

What Air Freight Really Means

Air Freight Shipping is a service for providing air transport of goods. Air cargo is used by global importers and exporters when they need to get goods somewhere rapidly and reliably.
As the name implies, sea shipping is simply the transportation of goods by Sea via Ship. While Road Freight Shipping is shipping mode by road via Truck, and Rail freight runs using the railing system, via Train.
You might already know, Air freight is often used for high value and low volume shipments. But what are the other (common) reasons for using Air Freight?

Do you know about RoRo? READ HERE

The Disadvantages Of Air Freight Shipping

The Benefits of Air Freight shipping cannot be treated without a touch on its drawbacks. Airfreight shipping unequivocally comes at a high cost. It has limited carrying capacity and it selects shipments as it is unfit for some specific products. Lastly, it also depends on weather conditions to fly.

Why Air Freight Shipping Is Considered Best Alternative

It Is The Fastest Shipping Method
Besides cheap and reliable services as is our culture at Bowa Gate Global, fast or swift delivery processing is essential to business. So, when your goods need to be moved quickly or urgently, air freight is the best solution.
Airfreight and speed cannot be separated. They go hand in hand. Some air freight can ship a package in 1 – 2 days, while the same delivery by sea could take anywhere from 30 to 60 days or even more.
Which would you rather go for? Do you have a different view? Kindly tell us via the comment box right below this post. 
  1. Based on the unbiased opinion, taking out the high cost of shipping, we readily recommend air freight shipping mode of transportation over other modes. 



It Has High Reliability On Arrival And Departure Time
There are one too many factors to weigh when considering shipping. One of such factors is time. 
When it comes to arrival and departure time, Air freight is highly reliable,  unlike other shipping methods. This is one single factor why postal service companies guarantee overnight delivery using air freight.
We all know that airlines always tend to be on top of their schedules. So, flight arrivals and departures are highly reliable, much more reliable than other transport modes, in this regard. Flights do not have issues with departing hours except on extraordinary emergency cases. 

It Guarantees The Superior Condition Of Goods Upon Arrival
Shipping damage destroys company brand image. During shipping, product damage is not a new thing. 
Some of the popular causes of damage to shipments before or on arrival are Vibration, Impact of hard stuff on the rather soft packages, Moisture, Dust, Temperature or humidity, Poor handling, Wrong packaging, etc. These forms of damages are common in both sea and road freight. Of what use is it to have your consignments all defaced upon arrival. 
 Air Freight guarantees the good condition of your goods upon arrival and poses a better alternative to Sea, Road and Rail mode of transportation. This is another good reason why air freight shipping is considered preferred.

Large Savings Due To Low Air Cargo Insurance Premium
In Freight shipping, the longer the transportation time, the higher the insurance premium. Consequently, the time for air cargo is comparatively short, and so is the insurance premium lower. 
Although air freight can be inarguably expensive, there are, however, large savings in the area of insurance premium costs. 

“According to investopedia, an insurance premium, an air cargo insurance is a type of policy that protects a buyer or seller of goods being transported through the air.” 
“It reimburses the insured for items that are damaged, destroyed or lost. Some insurance companies offer cargo insurance directly, as do several freight forwarders and trade-service intermediaries.”
“The amount of coverage and deductible required for air cargo insurance varies based on the goods, as well as the individual provider.” — Investopedia.

Your Cargo Can Be Sent Almost Anywhere In The World
Unlike the other modes of freight transportation, Air Cargo can package shipments to a large network of destination, in fact nearly every destination.
In recent record, Air Cargo plight over 300 destinations of the world. Even though this depends solely on availability standard runways. Sea freight can’t drive on land and land freight can’t swim, neither can both fly. 
From every indication, we can categorically agree that there are no limitations to which air freight may be barred from soaring.

Do you want to know more about Groupage Freight Shipping? See it HERE

There Is A High Level Of Security And Reduced Risk Of Theft And Damage
A tightly managed airport controls help reduce the exposure of cargo to theft. The airport safety controls come with top-notch tight management stages and due processes followed to the letter. So,  unlike other modes of transportation, shipping by air offers the advantage of a high level of security.

Less Need For Warehousing And Fewer Items In Stock
Challenges of local warehousing are totally avoided when it comes to Air Freight shipping. This is so, singularly because of the quicker times of air freight. 
The concept of local warehousing covers keeping items in stock, and here, there is absolutely no point keeping stocks with air freight.

Less Packaging Required With Smaller And Lighter Items
While other shipping alternatives, particularly Sea freight, determine their rates by sizes, air shipments rarely do so. Air Cargo requires less size and less heavy packing. This, consequently, reduces freight rates because the shipments may be less-than-truckload and low weight. This is where it makes more meaning to consider air freight. 
Normally, air shipments require less heavy packing than Sea. The lighter the weight of the shipment, the better the effect of it on the packaging. It is less risky as it is stable, steady and requiring companies to use less packaging to protect their cargo. This means that you save time and money to provide service for additional packing.
Customs clearance, cargo inspection, and cargo handlers are more efficient with Air Freight shipping, as most cargoes are cleared within a matter of hours.
Which would you prefer?

Contact Bowagate Global Limited Today

Want to learn more about our Air Freight shipping or talk to us about your Shipment?
Give us a call: 08147068472. Our lines are open during business hours, so you can speak to a real person.Or send an Email: info@bowagateglobal.com. You can also visit www.bowagateglobal.com for more details. 

For your expert and professional freight forwarding, contact BOWA GATE GLOBAL LIMITED. We offer cheap (affordable), fast (swift) and reliable quality cargo services that include Import, Export, Freight, Clearing/Customs Duty Brokerage, Warehousing,Air Freight Consolidation, ShippingGlobally, etc. 
Request a QuoteHERE. For more information, write to us HERE. To have a chat with us directly via Whatsapp, clickHERE.
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Friday, 16 August 2019

How Less than Container Load Shipping/Groupage Shipping Works

Are you are an importer? Do you need a cost effective and reliable freight shipping service? Have you heard about Groupage Freight Shipping? Have you ever considered seeking advice on this shipping method?
What comes to mind when you first hear the word ‘Groupage’?
The thought of a general meaning from the word ‘group’ is enough idea to portray the subject matter in good light.
Today, we are talking about Groupage Shipping (otherwise known and regarded as Less than Container Load – LCL). You’ll be learning how groupage works, at what point in time you should consider this method of freight shipping, and determining the right freight forwarders to seek assistance. 
If you are a mini importer, you are definitely going to need a real cost effective and reliable freight shipping service. 
Then let’s introduce Groupage freight shipping to you, in full context.

According to Global Negotiator, Groupage simply means “Combining cargo from more than one shipper or importer and/or to more than one consignee for shipment together, usually in a single shipping container. 
On arrival, the container is unloaded, and each individual shipment may be claimed by its appropriate consignee or importer. 
For clarity, it is the combining of many compatible shipments into a truck load of cargo and transported to customer destination. 
This is usually covered when there are more than one shipper going to one country, and sometimes, to one regional area of a country. 
Transporting a shipment with other goods in the container is referred to as Less than Container Load (LCL). 
That means that multiple LCL shipments with different Bills of Lading and different owners can be loaded in a single container. Any space used in the container is subject to a charge.

Picture this. 
If you desire to venture into small scale importation business, this method may be your best bet. This is due to the fact that your items may be too small for a full container load, there the need to group with other mini importers.
It is a great way to start importation business with a tight budget. 
Groupage is an economical transporting method designed for Importers whose shipments would not require Full Container Load. Compatible Shipments are usually combined and shipped together to importers/shippers destinations.

Difference between FCL and LCL (Groupage) – Picture Description
Image from Flexport Glossary
The picture above is a clear description, showing the difference between an FCL and and LCL (otherwise, Groupage). 
FCL indicates the shipment belongs to one importer or shipper while LCL indicates that there are shipments from more than one importer or shipper.

Does groupage freight take a longer delivery time?
Yes! Surprisingly it does take longer time, depending on how it is been managed by forwarders and other factors. 
Let’s make this simple. 
It depends on the country of origin, international shipping standard voyage time, level of forwarders professionalism, as well as the availability of quality handling by overseas staff, among other factors. 
At Bowagate Global, our dedicated overseas staff take delivery of clients small shipments from their suppliers, get them grouped with other customers’ shipment, put them into a container and deliver them with a reliable shipping line. 
We take our business seriously, providing speedy delivery to Nigeria within specified days. Though this depends on the country of origin and international Shipping standard voyage time.
From experience, we won’t be wrong to boast about our past and present outstanding services. 

Groupage is a cheaper option
The cost effectiveness and reliability of groupage freight shipping service may cut across various service providers.
With Bowagate Global, this service comes with dual values in one. That is, one, you get speedy delivery of shipment and two, it comes at a cost-effective price, and without damages to your shipments. 
This is guaranteed. 
You can have a chat with one of our representatives about your shipment, and strike a convenient deal. 

How we handle Clients shipment 
The fear of damages to shipment on-board has always been a major concern. Travelling with loads of other groupage, packed with wrong partitioning can have an effect on the items of shipment, especially with fragiles.
As regarding insurance, see pre-advice from one of our representatives for clarity and necessary information before shipment. Our customers are very proud of our services and are happy with responses in respect of insurance, especially the regular customers.
The distinction between Sea Shipping and Air Shipping is in the area of space. While the Ships are not prone to damaged shipments, the Air shipping might. As regarding fragiles, we implore customers to seek proper packing or advise before-hand.

Tracking shipments when it ships as groupage. 
Yes, each consignment can be tracked via our website. 
At any point you can advise your client as to the location of the shipment. We can provide details of our delivery agents so that the delivery party can also liaise directly with them too. 
In summary, we are currently delivering groupage shipment from over 40 ports using our groupage / LCL facilities around the World.
Bowagate Global have in excess of over 2 decades of experience in Freight Shipping to Nigeria and our team have the expertise to make your freight shipping without stress.
For a fast groupage quote to Nigeria, please call us TODAY.
Bowagate Sea Freight shipping offers Full Container load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), Roro and Bulk shipping from over 40 Seaport to Tincan & Apapa. Learn More about our Sea Services

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Friday, 9 August 2019

RORO FREIGHT SHIPPING TO NIGERIA, A MUST KNOW!



Have you got  wheeled or rolling cargo you’d wish to move down to Nigeria? Or ever been caught in thought about the easy medium available to ship your heavy wheeled freights to your destination? Ever wondered the go-to freight forwards involved in RoRo Freight shipping to Nigeria?
In this post we will assume that you are simply oblivion of where to go from this point. Especially when you are looking out for a cheap, fast and reliable  freight forwarders to transport your wheeled cargo to Nigeria.

WHY BEING PARTICULAR ABOUT RORO FREIGHT SHIPPING TO NIGERIA
We have decided to share with you what RoRo Freight Shipping is, as much as it relates to freight shipping to Nigeria. And in one simple step, you can discover best way to transport your cargo to Nigeria from anywhere. You can ship from the USA, China, and from Europe, using the best available freight forwarders. 
Firstly, let’s debunk some wrong notions about RoRo Freight Shipping to Nigeria.
There are some widely-held belief that RoRo can only be adopted in transportation of only cars.Another mythical claim is that RoRo can’t handle bulky cargo, or that container shipping of cargo is safer than RoRo. 
Are these really true, compared to what we have in real sense based on our long years of experience in freight shipping to Nigeria.
In this post, we’d be shedding lights on several dark spots. It will be eye-opening. We believe this would be benefiting to your journey as producers, manufacturers, industry leaders. 
If you have any contribution, correction and/or need any assistance, please do endeavour to use the comment box below, or contact us directly on Whatsapp.
The above myths are found to be absolutely false. RoRo freight shipping, on the contrary,  carries much more advantages. 

So Now, WHAT IS RORO FREIGHT SHIPPING?

Ro-Ro is an acronym used for Roll on-Roll off. It is a preferred method for globally shipping or transporting wheeled cargo. This method is more cost-effective than shipping container. As a fact, It is an alternative shipping method for LoLo (lift on-Lift off). RoRo freight can be shipped via ships, planes, and trains.
This is in contrast to lift-on, lift-off (LOLO) vessels, which use a crane to load and unload cargo.
This shipping method is lucratively the most popular method of shipping wheel cargo like cars, trucks, train parts. It can also be used to transport heavy load equipment/machinery and wheeless vehicles, such as boats, light aircraft, helicopters, etc. This further debunk the myth that RoRo can’t handle bulky or heavy cargo. 
In fact, RoRo shipping is often the only viable method of sea freight transportation for all oversized vehicles, as they may not fit in standard containers. The method is known for its use for freight which cannot accommodate a standard ISO container. 
As the name implies, freight (shipping item) are either driven on and off the vessel under its own power (by driving itself to the ship, plane or train), or loaded onto a pallet, then moved to the ship hold, via a tractor.

WHY RORO IS A PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE OF LOLO AND SHIPPING CONTAINER 

  1. The ISO Shipping Container Is Not Suitable For Shipping Heavy Or Wheeled Cargo.
A standard ISO shipping container is 8ft (2.43m) wide, 8.5ft (2.59m) high and come in two lengths; 20ft (6.06m) and 40ft (12.2m). Extra tall shipping containers called high-cube containers are available at 9.5ft (2.89m) high. 
A standard ISO shipping container is used strictly for intermodal transportation of freight. It is not suitably sized enough for heavy cargoes.
The container mode of transporting freight is also not the best alternative for shipping wheeled cargo because it is rather expensive.
While it’s true that RoRo vessels do transport cars, trucks and other heavy rolling equipment, they’re obviously able to transport so much more. It is fine to explore RoRo freight shipping as it really is a great shipping option for wheeled vehicles. This explains why it is the reliable means for a RoRo Freight Shipping.
When it comes to handling high, heavy and long loads, industries like power, machinery, rail and aviation regularly take advantage of RoRo’s breakbulk shipping capabilities.

  1. RoRo Freight Shipping Is Cheap, Safe, Reliable And Popular
One of the reasons why RoRo freight shipping is so popular and common is because it is the cheapest means to transport wheel cargo to Nigeria.
Besides being a cheap option when shipping vehicles to Nigeria, it is easy to load and unload. Plant machinery can either be on tracks or wheels so both can be either driven or towed on to the vessel with ease. 

HOW TO SHIP FREIGHTS BY RORO AND DELIVER FAULTLESSLY.

This service requires professionally trained drivers who will ensure that vehicles are driven safely on and off the vessel. The vehicles, when on-boarded from the vessel, are strapped to various lashing or fastening points, usually 2 at the back and 1 on the front of the vehicle. See image below for example.
Professional cargo handlers on-board also check the straps throughout the voyage, and ensure they are tightened up throughout its voyage if required. This is to ensure a safe delivery into the overseas port without damage. 
You don’t want to fall prey of fake operators in the guise of handling your consignments. You must be careful when seeking the service of reliable freight forwarders. Be on the lookout for Registered, reliable and reachable freight forwarders. Aslo understand everything about mode of shipping to avoid errors with RoRo freight shipping to Nigeria,

LOADING PERSONAL ITEMS INSIDE THE VEHICLES TO BE SHIPPED

Our numerous clients from within Nigeria and Overseas have asked this question several times. The fact is that this depends on a lot of factors. Where you would like to ship your vehicles, is just one of such factors. Every country have got limitations, and rules too. 
Sometimes, items of personal interests are allowed by some Roll on-Roll off operators on their vessels. There are however so many that do not allow this.  This is due to the risk from illegal movements,  misinformation or non disclosure of details. A few others may however, have all hands in to help. 
In our case, we usually advise our clients to declare to us in advance, when they need their personal items shipped within their vehicles. This is to enable us have proper information as well as relate appropriately with the Customs.

Bowagate offer global Sea Freight shippingin capacity of Full Container load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), Roro and Bulk shipping from over 40 Seaport to Tincan & Apapa. 

Contact Bowagate Global Limited Today

Want to learn more about our RoRo shipping or talk to us about your cargo?
Visit:www.bowagateglobal.com or give us a call: 081-47068472. We always pick up the phone during business hours, so you can speak to a real person. You can as well send an Email: info@bowagateglobal.com. 

For your expert and professional freight forwarding, contact BOWAGATE GLOBAL LIMITED for a reliable quality cargo services that includes IMPORT, EXPORT, FREIGHT, CLEARING/CUSTOMS DUTY BROKERAGE, WAREHOUSING, WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.
Request a QuoteHERE. For more information, write to us HERE. To have a chat with us directly via Whatsapp, clickHERE.
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