Import

Materials, components, sub-assemblies, products and other merchandise imported to Finland are purchased from suppliers who sell the goods most cost efficiently when taking into account the price, quality, and freight costs. However, this alone does not guarantee the profitability of imports, but attention shall also be paid to logistics and transport as part of the deal.

The global importance of the Far East countries in the production of merchandise has grown while the ocean freight costs per transportable unit rarely hinder trade today. The management of import logistics does not emphasize freight costs, but the ability to realistically assess transportation schedules, ensure the availability of information, react quickly when unforeseen factors arise, and as a whole, handle the shipments to the import company’s gratification. A professional forwarding company is of invaluable assistance when making logistics decisions.

Based on the delivery term, the forwarding company must be able to select the most appropriate and economical method of transport, take care of customs clearance and other forwarding procudures and connect the links in the transport chain to minimize any inconvenience.

SNcargo Ltd, a highly professional Finnish forwarding company, was established in 1996.