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Freight & Logistics Checklist
Freight and Logistics - A check list for the freight and logistics process.
Freightnet - The Freight Forwarders Directory
Freightnet is a global directory of Freight Forwarding companies which allows clients to quickly find and contact freight forwarders to handle their shipping needs. Companies are listed by country, with basic contact data.
Ocean Freight Reimbursement (OFR) Programme
The Ocean Freight Reimbursement (OFR) Programme run by USAID helps American NGOs to ship a wide variety of goods overseas for use in relief and development programmes.
Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux (FIDI)
Fédération Internationale des Déménageurs Internationaux (FIDI) is a network of freight forwarders that ship furniture and other personal goods internationally. FIDI has a country-by-country database of affiliated companies affiliated and, among other services, provides each of these members with a...
Yellow Pages
The Yellow Pages (YP) is the most recognised and most frequently accessed business directory service available. The YP provides search results for firms including freight, logistics and warehousing companies and the international website provides access to many national YP websites.
How your community group can help
Guidelines for community groups offering assistance to charity organisations.
R.E.A.C.T. Asia Pacific Disasters
In September and October of 2009, Asia Pacific was struck by a series of natural disasters. Samoa was hit with an earthquake followed by a tsunami. Indonesia suffered two earthquakes near Padang. Typhoons Ketsana and Parma affected the Philippines and Vietnam. These situations require coordinated...
R.E.A.C.T. D.R. Congo
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to mass displacement of civilians following the latest outbreak of violence in the eastern part of the country. More than 250,000 people are displaced, in addition to the one million who were already affected.
R.E.A.C.T. China Earthquake
On 12th May, 2008, a huge earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit China's Sichuan province. More than 69,000 people were killed and an estimated 5.36 million buildings collapsed. The needs are ongoing and Global Hand is committed to playing its part in keeping this crisis before our...
R.E.A.C.T. Myanmar (Burma)
Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 and 3 May 2008 leaving around 140,000 people dead or missing. More than 2.4 million people were severely affected. Global Hand sees the ongoing need and is committed to playing our part, even after the initial response has slowed down.
R.E.A.C.T. Tsunami - ARCHIVED
As the reconstruction work in response to the Asia quake and tsunami continues, we will keep this page updated to maximise the possibility of cooperation between those wanting to help.
R.E.A.C.T. Haiti Earthquake
On January 12th, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck 17km south-west of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. Tens of thousands are feared dead, many more are injured, and unknown numbers are still buried under the rubble. The entire capital appears damaged or destroyed, including...
Export Packing Guidelines
Export Packing Guidelines provides factors which should be taken into account in packing goods and equipment for shipping.
Customs Authorities - Webpages
Customs Authorities - Webpages, by Jetta Express, provides links to those countries which have customs authorities webpages.
World Customs Organisation (WCO) - Asia Pacific Region
This website provides information on customs specifically for the Asia-Pacific region. It contains useful customs contact information.
R.E.A.C.T. Tajikistan
Abnormally cold weather conditions in Tajikistan, causing heavy snowfall and frozen rivers, have damaged water and electrical supply systems and isolated mountain villages. Snowfall in December 2007 was 245% above the historical average for the month. Temperatures of between -8°C and -25°C since...
R.E.A.C.T. Peru Earthquake
An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale hit the central south coast of Peru on Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 at 6:40 p.m. With its epicentre 167 km south west of Lima, the earthquake has caused major devastation in the region. Hundreds have been killed and injured. More than 85,000 people...
R.E.A.C.T. Indonesian Earthquake
Thousands were killed in Indonesia as a result of the earthquake which struck central Java. Thousands more were made homeless. Relief and reconstruction efforts are underway and ongoing assistance will be needed.
R.E.A.C.T. South Asian Earthquake
The October 2005 earthquake in South Asia was the strongest in that region for 100 years. A massive global effort is needed to help with the recovery and rebuilding process. You can help!
R.E.A.C.T. Hurricane Katrina - ARCHIVED
Thousands were killed and hundreds of thousands made homeless after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and the Gulf Coast of the USA. The huge recovery operation continues.