CKFISL are not just a freight forwarder, we also specialise in services which complement our freight business. From warehousing, storage, pick and pack options, for general cargo, hotel inventory, and most other commodities, not controlled by government ministries and approvals. We provide temporary and long term storage options in support of our Hotel, Event, Exhibition and Project Logistics.
You need look no further, for a partner to take you from purchasing to delivery, with freight, customs and storage in between.
The warehouse storage facilities we offer, are located throughout the UAE, both mainland and freezone, offering, racked, bulk, temperature controlled and outside space facilities. From these sites we can pick, pack and deliver to project site are placed & installed to the level of your satisfaction.
Summary of our Services:
Our state-of-the-art Warehouse Management System (WMS) empowers you to make informed decisions. Key features include:
Partner with Charles Kendall Freight and experience the difference of working with a team dedicated to enhancing your business operations through reliable and innovative warehousing solutions.
These two operations are often confused, and serve different purposes, CKFISL, have the ability, experience and facilities (in partnership with specialised service suppliers) to provide both operations, efficiently, professionally and cost effective.
E-commerce - We provide a robotic e-commerce storage, pick, pack and delivery service (B2B or B2C), capable of delivery across the UAE same day (some restrictions may apply), as well as delivery we can also carry out return collections and reverse logistics. Which is where our 3PL expertise comes into play.
Including Storage, Pick, Pack and Distribution of;
When it comes to planning, procuring, shipping and delivery, of Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for hotels, workspaces, schools, hospitals and residences. CKF International Shipping & Logistics, offer full-service solutions. We understand the precise and careful planning that goes into the implementation of any project (Start up or refurbishment).
Budget Development - We work with developers, interior designers and operators to develop a BOQs/Material Lists, in line with a prepared budget, monitoring costs through the project life.
Procurement – Although we don’t normally purchase on behalf of customers, (we can facilitate this utilising our General trade Licence, as a special request). Our role in the procurement, is to use the agreed BOQ, break this down into suppliers then send it out as a tender, consolidating all responses and presenting them to the client, where you choose who and what you would like to sample or purchase.
Logistics – We work with the customer and supplier, to agree, monitor and execute all the logistics requirement of a project. Everything form Freight, bookings, import, delivery to warehouse for storage and later delivery or direct to site.
Moving cargo can be as simple as a container on a ship, however project management & logistics takes the service a lot further.
Each project CKFISL or CKF Trading executes involves a kick off meeting, planning document milestones, surveys and costs; all dynamics are reviewed and accounted for in the process. Planning documents take into account the “uniqueness” of each project, making sure a clear and positive exchange of information between you and our dedicated project team.
Whether the project is small and short in duration right up to a full facility move we ensure, transparency and full visibility of performance and planning. We understand the importance of communication when your projects are in full swing. Detailed and Concise planning leads to a successful outcome.
Key benefits of our project management & logistics services, include:
As part of the CKF group of companies, CKF Trading (A General trading Company), registered in Dubai and operating alongside, CKF International Shipping & Logistics (CKFISL), we deal over a wide range of categories,
To list but a few!
We can import to UAE Mainland and distribute products from overseas directly or via a Freezone transfer to mainland process. We do not carry or trade any of our own products, but can facilitate the sourcing and procurement, from the local market or even overseas, on your behalf.
We specialise in some of the most demanding industries from energy and defence to aerospace.
