Advisory services for international transport and trade operations

🔎 Import / Export Process Improvement

Structured analysis of existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

Focus areas may include:

• coordination between internal teams and logistics providers

• documentation management processes

• operational visibility and control

• development of more sustainable logistics practices

• implementation of AI on ERP

🚢 Transport Strategy & Routing Optimisation

Analysis of current transport structures and support in designing more efficient routing strategies.

This may include:

• evaluation of logistics flows and transport modes

• support in selecting and managing logistics partners

• identification of cost optimisation opportunities

• improvement of planning and operational coordination

📊 Customs Compliance & Risk Advisory

Expert advisory on customs compliance, tariff classification, preferential origin determination and FTA optimisation — with practical focus on reducing operational risk exposure and strengthening internal trade governance.

Activities may include:

• guidance on customs procedures and documentation structures

• support on tariff classification frameworks

• Incoterms advisory and responsibility mapping

• review of internal compliance approaches

• FTA and GSP preferential origin analysis

• AEO readiness assessment and compliance gap analysis

• post-Brexit and multi-jurisdictional customs procedures

Every project begins with an initial assessment to understand operational context, business priorities and realistic improvement potential.

An independent advisory approach

The advisory activity is conducted with a fully independent perspective, focused on understanding each organisation’s operational context, priorities and constraints.

Recommendations are developed based on practical experience in international logistics environments, with the objective of improving decision-making quality, operational control and risk awareness.

In some cases, the analysis confirms that existing processes are already well aligned with business needs.
In others, it helps identify realistic opportunities for improvement.

✅ Real operational experience

✅ Strategic perspective

✅ Decision-making support

✅ Reduction of hidden logistics costs

✅ Greater operational control

Real Operational Cases

🔹Alternative logistics solutions in global disruption contexts

Definition of an alternative routing via Saudi Arabia to ensure continuity of international deliveries to Qatar following the closure of the Suez Canal, through the use of customs transit procedures and multimodal coordination.

🔹Time-critical shipment management in event environments

Simultaneous coordination of multiple international air and sea shipments with strict deadlines for events during FIFA World Cup Qatar, ensuring timely availability of supplies.

🔹Technical analysis on customs classification and documentation

Contribution to the review of organisational flows and operational procedures, supporting customs classification cases and documentation setup in international trade operations.

🔹Operational process and tools efficiency improvement

Support in reviewing internal logistics workflows and management systems, with tangible impact on the productivity of shipping departments.

Engagement Models

Consulting support can be activated through flexible engagement models, depending on the level of complexity of the company’s needs.

It is possible to start with a focused technical discussion on a specific issue or to develop a more structured intervention addressing processes, workflows and the organisation of international operations.

Focused Advisory Session

A targeted consulting support addressing a specific operational or decision-making issue within international trade operations.

Ideal for companies that:

• have a technical or operational doubt.

• need to take a decision on a shipment or logistics flow.

• are looking for an independent second opinion.

What it includes:

• dedicated consulting discussion.

• concise situation analysis.

• operational recommendations and action priorities.

Operational Check-up

A focused analysis of selected workflows, documentation or operational practices to identify inefficiencies and potential risk areas.

Ideal for companies that:

• experience high logistics costs or recurring difficulties.

• want greater control over import/export processes.

• require an external technical assessment.

What it includes:

• review of selected shipments or procedures.

• identification of operational or compliance risks.

• concise recommendations on possible improvement actions.

Tailored Advisory Project

For more complex needs or initiatives with broader organisational impact, consulting can be developed through a dedicated engagement defined according to objectives and operational scope.

Ideal for companies that:

• aim to reorganise import/export workflows.

• require support on trade and customs optimisation.

• need to better structure procedures and operational coordination.

What it includes:

• shared definition of intervention scope

• agreed consulting activities.

• support oriented towards process improvement.

Not sure which model best fits your company’s needs?

👉 Request an initial exploratory discussion