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Excellence in Export

CMC ShippingComprehensive Export
        Documentation Service

Protective Packaging Design
        & Supply

Export Packing & Protection
Airfreight Forwarding
Seafreight Forwarding
Continental Road Haulage
Complementary Services

Comprehensive Export Documentation Service

CMC Shipping provides a valuable and comprehensive documentation service to companies covering the inspection of letters of credit through to the presentation of documents to the bank for the collection of funds.Many businesses find this element of exporting difficult and incorrect documentation can lead to a delay in the collection of cash and also lead to expensive bank charges.

The C.M.C. service covers:

  • Checking of letters of credit when issued by customer.
  • The completion of the appropriate commercial invoices and associated paperwork including SGS or COTECNA inspection, certificates of origin and comprehensive packing lists.
  • The preparation of documents required to comply with the terms of the letter of credit or other related finance instructions.
  • As a member of the chamber of commerce, we are also able to speedily resolve any certification and legalisation requirements.
  • Monitoring, Negotiation and Presentation of documents to the nominated Bank. Other forms of payment such as ‘Cash against Documents’ etc.

Protective Packing Design & Supply

CMC Shipping can design and/or supply all forms of protective packaging to suit products that require minimal transit protection or ‘Barrier Foil’ wrapped goods for long term protection.

  • INTERNAL PROTECTION - Soft foam, Instapak, high density polyethylene and polystyrene.
  • EXTERNAL PROTECTION - Cartons, fibreboard, plywood and similar boarding products.

Export Packing & Protection

With over 20 years experience in export packing and protection, CMC Shipping offers facilities capable of protecting various goods. Sensitive electronic equipment, delicate antiques and medical equipment through to precision machined parts machine tools and heavy machinery.
Whatever the packing specification, goods will he protected in accordance with:

  • British Standard BS 1133 or IATA Standard for Hazardous Commodities.

Airfreight Forwarding

The request for Airfreight movement invariably implies that the goods are urgently required. There are many ways of organising air shipments which do not necessarily incur costly penalties.
Our staff have dealt with the world's most economic and efficient airlines and can confidently offer you a comprehensive service including:

  • Dedicated personal courier
  • IATA consolidation
  • Full or part Charter
  • Door to Door service

Seafreight Forwarding

Though more straight forward than airfreight, experience in choosing the correct shipping line can result in substantial savings for the supplier and end user. Containerisation, 'flat racks' and other options should he carefully considered well in advance of shipping so that you may gain from the 20 year experience we have of 'service providers'.

Continental Road Haulage

As with all the various options for shipping our knowledge and experience will not only ensure that you receive reliable service, it also guarantees the job will be completed at a competitive rate.

Complementary Services

UK Haulage and Distribution
Whatever your requirements, 'Small parcel distribution' or Large machinery, regardless of weight and size, we can provide an economic solution to your transportation needs.

UK and World-wide Courier
Our extensive and fully comprehensive service to cover your urgent and special delivery requirements.

Container Loading
If the shipping instructions demand 'Full Container Loading' CMC can offer consolidation facilities at our warehouse.

Project and Contract Consolidations
CMC can offer a full monitoring and consolidation service as part of our complete export package. We can receive UK and foreign goods for packing and palletising for world-wide shipment.

Warehousing and Storage
To complement all our services we can offer long or short term storage.

Competitive Insurance Cover
If required, CMC can arrange insurance cover to protect your financial commitment in the world-wide shipment of your goods.