Special Cargo Handling
Reducing our customer's cargo losses and also minimising damages is one of our accomplishments as G4S. Our effectiveness of our operations in curtailing cargo losses, providing updated shipments status information and minimising cargo damages has an appreciable impact on the various clients, airlines, logistics companies' warehouses and government institutions.
We provide an all encompassing, technology driven cargo monitoring and security service. This includes monitoring and securing our clients valuable and time sensitive shipments from arrival or departure at South African Airports/Harbours to the various local and international end destinations.
Our services are flexible and integrated with the appointed freight agents, logistic companies, airlines and do not place any restraints on the import/export process and supply chain. Our employees are trained to the highest standards and are specialised in the field of cargo monitoring and security.
Services offered
Our services are adding value to the logistic and supply chain and limiting losses and damages to cargo.
The fundamental elements of our operation are specific client/product focused and aimed at:
- Preventative measures to reduce theft/pilferages
- Preventative measures to reduce damages
- Auditing and determining the status of the shipment during the transport process
- Recording information on quantities received or dispatched during the transportation process
- Ensuring that the chain of movement in the transportation process continues to make certain that the customer meet his/her deadline.
Our Customers
G4S client list includes blue chip companies in the freight industry, high tech market as well as the pharmaceutical industry. We have established long term relationships with our customers through continued dedication and business integrity. Our enviable record of success is acknowledged by our customers, freight agents and insurance companies.
G4S SCH specialised divisions include:
Import and Export Division
The technology driven division monitors the movement of cargo to and from the aircraft, identifies damages to cargo, document the correct quantities received and reports to the customer and agent the status of their cargo whilst in transit.
The division receives the support of all major airlines, warehouses and works closely with all major role players and security managers at the airport.
Escort and Container Division
The division focuses on the client's interest by monitoring cargo whilst in transit.
Delivery and Distribution Division
In this G4S aims to provide our customer with the most cost effective and reliable services, combined with quality and safety. With our state of the art control room, we can provide our customer with real time updates on delivery schedules.
Research and Development Division
G4S's advanced and customized Oracle driven database we can provide Management reports and daily automated reports on all inbound or outbound shipments. We can also analyse import and export patterns such as daily/weekly/yearly import trends, airlines used, damages per airline or agent, type of damages experienced etc.
G4S Aviation provides a wide spectrum of integrated services, tailor-made to individual requirements:
- Import and Export Division
- Delivery and Distribution Division
- Escort and Container Division
- Research and Development
Our Client list includes blue chip companies in the freight industry, high tech market as well as the pharmaceutical industry. We have established long term relationships with our customers through continued dedication and business integrity. Our enviable record of success is acknowledged by our customers, freight agents and insurance companies.



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