Service Details

Unique Line Cargo Services positions itself as a leading freight forwarder, acting as a crucial intermediary between importers/exporters and various transportation services. Their core role is to organize and manage the entire logistics process for the safe, efficient, and economical movement of goods from the point of origin to the final destination.

They leverage their extensive expertise, partnerships, and integrated service offerings to provide a “one-stop-shop” logistics solution, primarily focusing on trade between global hubs (UK, China, Dubai) and East African markets (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia).³

The Role of Unique Line Cargo as a Freight Forwarder

As a freight forwarder, Unique Line Cargo does not typically own the ships, planes, or all the trucks, but they act as the customer’s logistics manager and agent. This involves:

1. Selecting the Best Route and Carrier: Based on the cargo type, budget, and urgency, they determine the optimal transportation method (Air Freight, Sea Freight, or Rail/Road) and choose reliable carriers (airlines and shipping lines) to secure competitive rates and confirmed space.
2. Multimodal Integration: They seamlessly blend different modes of transport—using a truck for pickup, a ship for international transit, and a train/truck for inland delivery—to create a complete Door-to-Door supply chain.
3. Documentation and Compliance: They handle the complex and extensive paperwork required for international shipping, ensuring all documents (Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Import Declaration Forms, etc.) are accurate and compliant with the regulations of both the export and import countries.
4. Logistics Consulting: Their team of professional experts provides consultation to help clients choose the most suitable and cost-effective logistics strategies to streamline their supply chain and improve profitability.

Key Integrated Services (The 360-Degree Logistics Model)

Unique Line Cargo’s freight forwarding service is the umbrella under which all their other specialized services operate:

Service Component	Role in Freight Forwarding
Air Freight & Sea Freight	Booking and coordinating the main international carriage of the goods.
Warehousing	Arranging temporary storage, consolidation (LCL), packaging, and secure handling at origin and destination.
Customs Clearance	Managing all regulatory stages, including duty assessment, tax payment, and clearance formalities to prevent delays and demurrage.
Road & Rail Transport	Arranging export haulage from the shipper’s door and final mile delivery from the port/airport to the recipient’s door.
Consolidation (LCL)	Maximizing cost-efficiency for smaller shippers by combining goods into full containers for transit.

The Value Proposition

By acting as a comprehensive freight forwarder, Unique Line Cargo offers its clients:

• Cost-Effectiveness: Using their exclusive agreements with carriers to secure special rates and finding the most affordable way to move goods.
• Reliability & Efficiency: Guaranteeing that a complex international operation proceeds seamlessly, with expertise applied at every hand-off point.
• Reduced Stress: Taking on all the logistical complexities, documentation requirements, and dealings with terminals and local authorities on behalf of the client.