Freight & Logistics
As an experienced provider of financial and
business advisory services to the freight and logistics sector, we
understand the challenges that surround transport, storage and
warehousing.
Margins are becoming tighter and international
competition ever more fierce. Increasing fuel costs, falling
recruitment rates, the possibility of road charging and the growing
influence of freight forwarders are causing concern. Meanwhile,
inadequate planning and mismanaged resources have resulted in
inefficient working practices.
With the financial and operational knowledge
of haulage, shipping and logistics, we advise a diverse range of
companies, from established family firms through to large
corporates, to protect and enhance the value of their business. Our
clients include cargo-handling companies, freight transporters that
use road, rail and water, and providers of post and courier
services. We also work closely with intermediaries and banks in the
sector including asset financiers and contract hire companies.
We have a dedicated team to handle the complex
area of logistics planning and are able to deliver profit
improvement and implement appropriate financial structures,
including leasing.
We offer solutions and advice in:
As members of the Road Haulage Association,
Freight Transport Association and Institute of Transport and
Logistics we take an active role in the sector, producing
newsletters, press releases commenting on issues in the sector and
presenting seminars to operators, bankers and other
intermediaries.