Optimum Logistics

Frequently Asked Questions

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What lanes do you operate?
We operate global lanes with bonded transit. Flagships include Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Africa → Djibouti/Addis, plus GCC distribution with localized compliance.
Can you handle single-window and customs?
Yes. We prepare and submit single-window filings, validate HS codes, draft declarations, manage duty/tax payments, and coordinate inspections, bonded warehousing, and duty-free where eligible.
What services can you bundle?
Duty-free setup and renewals, single-window registrations, foreign purchase and supplier vetting, inspections, logistics and last mile, customs clearing, consulting (business, tax, import/export), marketing & sales, and short-term training.
Do you provide training?
Yes. Tracks include trade documentation, single-window apps, HS codes, logistics operations, finance & tax, leadership, HR systems, customer ethics, Kaizen, and motivational/entrepreneurship cohorts.
How quickly can we get a quote?
Send origin, destination, commodity, INCOTERMS, volume/weight, and timing. Most quotes go out within one business day with steps and required documents.
What do you need to start a shipment?
Commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes, COO, BL/AWB draft, permits or duty-free approvals if applicable, and consignee/shipper details. We help align these before movement to reduce queries.
Can you support duty-free projects?
Yes. We review eligibility, prepare exemption letters, assemble evidence, submit and track approvals, and maintain audit-ready reconciliations for renewals.
How do you handle exceptions and delays?
We use predefined playbooks per lane: milestone tracking from factory to POD, variance explanations, fast responses to single-window queries, and bonded options to keep cargo moving while issues resolve.
Do you work with perishable or sensitive cargo?
We support standard and sensitive cargo (e.g., regulated items) with lane-specific compliance. For hazardous or temperature-controlled cargo, we confirm feasibility and handling requirements case by case.
Can you operate with our teams on-site or virtually?
Yes. Operations, filings, and trainings can be run on-site in Addis, Djibouti, UAE, and origin hubs across Asia/Europe/Middle East/Africa, or virtually depending on lane and urgency.