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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.
Freight & Logistics Checklist
Freight and Logistics - A check list for the freight and logistics process.
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.
Basic Guide to Exporting
A Basic Guide to Exporting has an online guide for small and medium-sized companies wishing to learn more about the advantages of exporting.
How your community group can help
Guidelines for community groups offering assistance to charity organisations.
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.
Information on Packing Products for Shipping
The web page is from the U.S. Government's export portal and contains useful information on packing products for shipping overseas. It also contains other related information such as tariff, import fees, inspections and Incoterms.
Guidelines for Good Packing
This information page provides guidelines for packing for shipments, and shipping procedures.
FedEX Packaging Tips
A resource provided by FedEX that includes downloadable guides containing guidance on how to pack, seal and label packages for shipment. The page also includes general guidelines on restricted shipments and size and weight limits.
Basic Guide to Exporting
Basic Guide to Exporting is a website that gives basic packing and labeling information on overseas shipment of goods.
Guidelines on Logistics and Transportation (Canada)
This publication is designed for individuals who need to understand the Canadian logistics process required for both the implementation of an aid project and the financial and technical supervision of the transportation operations. Although this document deals with overseas ocean transport, similar...
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. 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...
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.