Wooden furniture is a main product of the woodworking industry and is under constant demand. Thanks to the well-developed commercial ties within Europe, as well as the logistics services for the woodworking industry which are provided by the international freight forwarders network, customers from different countries on the continent rely on the import of furniture, and the producers and distributors can rely on regular transport for their products to stores and warehouses in the different European countries.
Logistics solutions for the woodworking industry
The member companies of the freight forwarders association offer a wide variety of logistics solutions for producers and distributors for the timely and safe forwarding of small and larger volumes of furniture and other wood products, including:
- Packing and consolidation of cargoes of furniture
- Storage in destinations close to the stores where the furniture and other items will be sold
- Real time tracking of the cargo ensuring constant control and information in regard to the transport being performed and their current location
- The use of automated systems for warehouse management providing quick data in regard to the items stored
- Door-to-door delivery of furniture and other items
Benefits of using the logistics service for the woodworking industry offered by IFA
The modern living conditions have led to the development of new requirements by the customers who are looking to purchase new furniture. Apart from the requirement for good quality and optimal prices, more customers require delivery services at short terms for the furniture they have purchased as well. Naturally, getting the furniture delivered safely, in time and without any damage is part of this new requirement.
By using the logistics services offered by the freight forwarders association our customers can meet the requirements of clients completely.
We offer logistics services which will help you deal with the difficult business conditions
Due to the fact that there are so many producers who are fiercely competing among each other, it is crucial for each one of them to be able to plan their deliveries ahead and to be able to track the status of the cargo and the forwarding service. The forwarders throughout Europe are able to guarantee the timely delivery and the availability of the products in the stores. This will allow you to be competitive and to keep your old customers as well as attract new ones too.
The freight forwarders network works in close cooperation with the furniture producers who use the services of the member companies of the network for the forwarding of their goods. This ensures that their business in the furniture and the woodworking industry is successful.
Complete loads for the furniture producers with delivery for the distributors
Whenever there is a demand for furniture, it needs to be met with corresponding volumes, quality and timeliness. The furniture manufacturers can offer their products to their distributors several times a year, every two months, etc. it is essential for the distributors to be able to offer products ranging from kitchen to garden furniture, or of kind which is currently in demand. This is why they keep a wide range of different main types of furniture in stock. The European network for transportation offers complete loads for the ready production. This means that one vehicle is used for the forwarding of the products of one manufacturer. In case the volume is bigger, several transport means will be used for the complete load. The International freight forwarders own larger vehicles for carrying larger loads, as well as with standard vehicles for transporting the furniture – whole or in parts, packed in containers and boxes.
The complete loads handled by the European logistics companies are forwarded in short delivery terms, which allows the distributors to receive them in time in order to have them in stock and meet the demand of their clients.