Octagon Freight Services is an international freight forwarder established in 2012. Starting with a basic structure in 2012, Octagon commenced full scale operations in January 2013. A basic task force of four people initiated this venture.
As an International freight forwarding company, Octagon operations encompass all aspects of the business including Air/Ocean/Land Transport both in bound & out bound.
Air Freight
Assurance is a key word for us at OFS. For any type of International cargo you can leave your worries for us. Whether it is small volumes to hiring a chartered plane, it is our assurance that things will be managed professionally and commitments kept.
We also handle in bound freight from USA, virtually the entire Europe, China and the sub continent.
Sea Freight
When it comes to sea freight, OFS goes the extra mile to ensure that all things are managed as per the commitment given. Our professional staff eagerly takes on the task at hand and sees it through final culmination. They coordinate the movements of the full container load (FCL) to international ports and lesser loads to the destination of your choice.
We handle sea cargo, whether it is containers, break bulk, flat racks, LCL and gateway consolidations, HAZMAT, or import/export efficiently and with minimum of fuss.
The inbound freight comprises the following, USA, Germany, Italy, U.K., Spain, France, Scandinavian countries, China the sub continent. The outbound destinations include GCC Countries, Middle East, Africa, Europe and USA.
Land Freight
Whether it is heavy or the size is big, or for that matter it is unconventional, professionals at OFS can handle anything as far as land freight is concerned. We also ensure it arrives as per the committed schedule anywhere in the world.
OFS offers land freight to most of the GCC countries like Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
We also have a specialized LTL service to Iraq for DDP shipments.
Overland Transport
OFS's special LTL(less than a truck load) service from Dubai to Iraq has some unique features, they are:
- Weekly service from Dubai to Basra.
- Very short duration of only 10 days giving the client door to door service without the bother
- Priced attractively and competitively when compared to Air or Sea freight.
Warehousing Facility
The OFS’s warehousing management is handled by trained, experienced and certified professionals. We ensure that the service offered is one of a kind. Special attention is given to the loading and the unloading process.
Our warehouse personnel ensure with their expertise and professionalism that the goods are delivered intact and on time to the destination, whether domestic or international as chosen by the client.
Since our systems are well honed and integrated, the flow of the freight is done through proper supply chain management, thereby reducing costs and enhancing productivity.
Clearing & Forwarding
Clearing and forwarding is one of the mainstays of OFS. Import or export either by sea, air or land, OFS has the complete competence to take care of the entire undertaking.
As Clearing Agents our staff keeps updated about the various rules and regulations to handle the freight with speedy processing.
An extensive network of agents internationally helps us route the freight with proficient ease. Whether the shipment is single or multiple or project cargo we will handle your goods worldwide, from a foreign origin to the final consignee.
Project Forwarding
With professionals in this field, movement of heavy weight cargo is done with expertise and ease. Whether it is large land rig, manufacturing plant, mining or construction of community buildings/houses we will help you show the way on how it is done with expertise.
OFS has the wherewithal of intricate logistics challenges and can help the client with complete rational analysis.
Our team works closely with the client on transportation, site surveys at all levels, advising the client from time to time on blocking and handling techniques.
Full and slot chartering can be done to reduce costs. Rolling stock cargo is advised in movement using RO/RO vessels.
Our team has the requisite experience in moving large cargo and arrange for all the necessary road permits.
Our project movement’s expertise can help clients in countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, CIS countries and the GCC countries moving earth moving equipments for construction of oil refineries. We can deliver complete oil rigs, armored cars on car carriers, air charters to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as out of gauge freight like industrial tanks and allied equipments.