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Cargo can be collected from the supplier, factory or agreed origin location.
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Door-to-Door Logistics
What Is Door-to-Door Logistics?
Door-to-door logistics means coordinating cargo movement from the shipper's pickup point to the final delivery location. Instead of managing every transportation stage separately, the business can work with a logistics partner that coordinates multiple stages of the shipment.
Businesses often need more than transportation between two terminals. Door-to-door logistics connects pickup, international freight, customs coordination, inland transportation and final delivery into one coordinated shipment flow. AR Global Logistics provides end-to-end logistics coordination for importers and exporters.
Service
Highlights
International Freight
Air or sea freight is arranged according to the shipment requirement.
Customs Coordination
Export and import clearance can be included in the overall movement.
Final Delivery
Destination transportation is coordinated through to the final address.
What's Included
- Supplier or factory pickup coordination
- Export packing coordination where required
- Air or sea freight
- Export customs coordination
- Import customs coordination
- Destination transportation
- Final-mile delivery
- EXW, FOB, DAP and DDP shipment coordination as applicable
- Single point of communication
- Proof of delivery coordination
How It Works
Step 1: Share the Complete Requirement
Provide pickup address, delivery address, cargo details and shipment terms.
Step 2: Plan the Journey
We review the route, freight mode, customs requirements and delivery plan.
Step 3: Confirm the Quote
A coordinated shipment plan and quotation are prepared based on the requirement.
Step 4: Manage the Shipment
Pickup, freight, documentation, customs and destination handling are coordinated.
Step 5: Deliver to the Final Address
The cargo is delivered to the agreed destination and delivery confirmation is coordinated.
Door-to-Door Logistics: What You Need to Know
Door to Door Cargo Services
AR Global Logistics coordinates door to door cargo services according to shipment origin, destination, cargo type and transportation requirements. Depending on the shipment, the process may include pickup, freight movement, customs coordination, inland transportation and final delivery.
Door-to-Door International Shipping
Door-to-door international shipping can combine international air or sea freight with origin and destination transportation. This approach can simplify shipment management because the major transportation stages are coordinated under one logistics plan.
Pickup and Origin Coordination
The shipment starts with cargo readiness and pickup planning. Information such as pickup address, cargo dimensions, weight, packaging and required timeline helps the logistics team coordinate the first stage of the movement.
Freight and Customs Coordination
After pickup, the cargo moves through the planned international freight route. Where applicable, customs clearance and documentation are coordinated as part of the shipment process. Exact requirements vary by shipment and destination.
Final-Mile Delivery
After the international transportation and destination processes are completed, inland transportation can be arranged for final delivery. Delivery planning should consider destination location, cargo characteristics, vehicle requirements and site access.
Door Shipping vs. Managing Multiple Vendors
A coordinated door-to-door model can reduce the need for a business to manage separate transportation providers for each stage. It can also provide a single point of coordination for shipment updates and operational requirements.
Why Choose AR Global Logistics
Fewer Coordination Gaps
Multiple shipment stages can be managed through one logistics team.
Single Point of Contact
You have one team to coordinate the movement and answer shipment questions.
Flexible Shipping Terms
The service can be planned around the applicable Incoterms.
End-to-End Visibility
Important stages are communicated as the cargo moves.
Related Services
Transportation & Distribution
International cargo does not end at the port or airport.
Explore Transportation & DistributionImport & Export Customs Clearance
Customs clearance is an important part of every international shipment.
Explore Import & Export Customs ClearanceWarehousing & Value-Added Services
Warehousing can play an important role when cargo needs to be stored, consolidated or prepared before its next movement.
Explore Warehousing & Value-Added Services
Frequently Asked Questions
- i.What does door-to-door logistics include?
- It can include pickup, international freight, customs coordination, inland transportation and final delivery, depending on the shipment.
- ii.Is door-to-door international shipping available for both air and sea cargo?
- Door-to-door arrangements can be planned around different freight modes, subject to the cargo, route and destination requirements.
- iii.What is end to end logistics?
- End to end logistics means coordinating the major stages of a shipment from origin through transportation and required processing to final delivery.
- iv.Who can use door to door cargo services?
- Importers, exporters, manufacturers, traders and other businesses that prefer coordinated shipment handling can use door-to-door logistics solutions.
- v.Can you collect cargo directly from a supplier?
- Yes. Supplier or factory pickup can be arranged as part of the door-to-door shipment.
- vi.Do you handle both air and sea door-to-door shipments?
- Yes. The service can be planned using either air or sea freight depending on the shipment requirement.
- vii.Can you manage EXW or DDP shipments?
- We can coordinate shipments under applicable Incoterms such as EXW and DDP, subject to the commercial and customs requirements.