As a complement to our Cargo Management Services, Knichel Logistics also offers a variety of professional services that will make the more difficult details of international shipping seem easy.

Import/Export Compliance Review

We conduct an on-site review of policies, procedures, documentation, methodologies and record-keeping, and then evaluate your overall compliance position in light of applicable trade regulations. Our options range from a single day per site LitmusAudit™ to a comprehensive Compliance Review.

U.S. Trade Compliance

This service consists of on-site or off-site reviews of specific compliance measures and questions concerning relevant U.S. Trade Regulations. It offers detailed insight and alternatives for handling State Department, Treasury Department, and other federal agency regulations impacting international commerce, such as T.S.C.A., I.T.A.R., O.F.A.C., Controlled Commodities List, Dual Use, Denied/Restricted Parties, and other similar regulations.

EU Trade Compliance

Here we offer the same on-site or off-site reviews of specific compliance measures and questions concerning relevant EU Trade Regulations. It is designed for companies specifically engaged in or anticipating trade to or from the EU. This includes product addresses potential concerns raised by Rotterdam Convention, EC Regulation 689, R.E.A.C.H., and others.

Rotterdam Convention Compliance

The Rotterdam Convention involves many countries and trade lanes. This service addresses specific compliance measures concerning shipments covered or affected by the Rotterdam Convention, regardless of the jurisdictions involved. It addresses specific protocol needed for PIC notification and verification, as well as your need for documentation, and eventual recourse.

Contract Negotiations - Ocean, Air, and Other International Services

Never believe that "the rate is the rate". We offer our expertise in helping you systematically gain control of and stabilize these important and sometimes volatile relationships. We will design and execute effective negotiation and contracting strategies that fit your environment, style, and needs for ocean or air cargo transportation, customhouse brokerage, and cargo consolidation/deconsolidation providers. Designed for companies of all sizes and experience, this service contemplates direct contracting with ocean carriers, air carriers, customhouse brokers, and consolidation/deconsolidation agents, as well as contracting with Freight Forwarding and N.V.O.C.C. providers.

Risk & Insurance Strategies

Are you familiar with your exposure if General Averages is declared regarding a vessel carrying your cargo? Do you know if your brands will appear at discounters because of an insurance claim? These and other important questions can be answered through our review and evaluation of your international cargo insurance coverage and your current procedures for related risk management. We offer assistance with creating and implementing stratified risk structures (insured and/or shared) and the necessary protocol for single or multiple operations of any size.

For more information regarding our International Services, please contact:

Bob Thomas

Phone: 513-324-5967

Email: bthomas@knichellogistics.com