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Experienced shipping companies are sought by trading communities. Their role as an intermediary holds immense importance for countries and regions involved in international trade. Safe to say that efficient supply chain logistics involved in the whole process is dependent upon shipping companies and their wholesome experience.

Usually shipping companies in Dubai follow multi or intermodal shipment system. In this modal or system companies basically use multiple modes of transport. Transportation module include road (land route) wherein, specialized trucks ensue cargo within national borders. This usually involves transporting materials or equipment. Second most used land route is rail network. Often rail networks ensue shipping companies transporting goods or cargo in large volumes and that too in one go. However, rail networks are limited to national borders as well but can conveniently transport bulk quantities to terminals to be further delivered to international destinations via air or ocean freight. Ocean or marine transport mode is widely used for international trade. Basically, bulk quantities or huge oversized equipments are transported via marine within containers, also commonly known term is containerization. In order to reduce the risk of damages and theft cases ISO introduced containerization with a set definitive standards to abide by. 

However, marine freight may be a more cost effective approach for international trade but a poor choice for immediate deliveries involved. Shipping companies also have to face various custom regulations and foremost, transit may take upto 5 to 7 days easily. The whole marine freight usually ensues third party involvement mainly shippers. Shipment companies in Dubai also ensue air cargo freight when cargo needs to be transported within a short timeline. However, air freight cargo is considerably way more expensive than land or marine routes. Which is why shipment companies in Dubai are working towards improving land route optimization and infrastructure. Many companies in the Gulf region can now easily deliver cargo to Europe via land routes only. 

With so much ease ensued by technology shipment companies now employ a comprehensive warehouse management system. This computerized information system helps improve stock management as well. Companies can easily track incoming and outgoing cargo, track orders, maintain inventory levels and analyse location for route optimization. Also, such warehouse management system helps companies and clients via real time tracking as well. This helps minimize the risk of losing shipments and theft incidents. Management system also helps shipment companies by generating reports such as orders received and returned or inventory reports.

Some of the most significant features found in competitive shipping companies are reliability and global reach. To reach potential customers and improve market penetration companies need to invest and expand via franchise or branches all over. This helps clients whilst choosing shipment companies and also protrudes reliability and trustworthiness. This will also help companies in tracking shipment across easily and help operational mobility. However, to grow internationally this requires huge investment and a strong centralised system for a shipment company to work progressively. 

Shipping companies usually ensue a diverse array of services for utmost customer satisfaction. The services include land, air and sea routes, equipment rental, shipping bulk quantities, handling customs and documentation, break bulk cargo, heavy lift transport and most importantly warehousing and storage. Most companies have their respective offices globally to meet customer expectations and cater any complaints effectively. Shipping companies ensue strong marketing channels to improve knowledge and information sharing. Most companies have a comprehensive website wherein, customers can easily send their respective quotations for an estimate. Companies also employ experience personnel for superior customer service. They also have legal and administrative counsel available to cater customs, regulations and legal constraints. 

In order to choose a shipping company for service quality look for the following features. Firstly, do your research and look into the company's website for details and history. This will help determine the companies reliability. Secondly, whether the company is offering insurance policy in case of damages and theft incident. This will also help ensure that the company takes extra care whilst loading or unloading critical cargo. Thirdly, look whether the company has a proper e tracking software to offer their customers. This will ensue transparency and will provide you with up to date information regarding your shipment.