Seamless Move & Furniture Assembly
The Furniture Transport division has emerged as a specialized evolution of NIPPON EXPRESS’s “Relocation” division, which has been handling disassembly, transportation, customs clearance, and reassembly of our customers’ household effects for over 30 years. This highly valued service among our clients has paved the way for our growth over the years, leading to the development of the current division dedicated to the transportation of furniture, design pieces, and artworks.
Especially in a country like Switzerland, offering a specialized service means speaking your customer’s language, streamlining customs procedures, and ensuring that both transportation and assembly are carried out securely and precisely, proactively addressing all potential challenges.
Logistics in Support of Production
Here are some essential steps that we always take together with our clients to achieve utmost satisfaction:
- Packaging and Protection: Furniture and furnishing components require meticulous packaging to prevent damage during transportation. We use high-quality packing materials such as bubble wrap, padded blankets, custom-sized boxes, and ensure the protection of delicate surfaces like glossy finishes or glass panels.
- Secure Transportation: We use suitable transportation vehicles, verify the route to be taken, and ensure vehicle accessibility even in the most challenging areas to avoid unnecessary transfers.
- Insurance: We provide adequate insurance coverage to account for potential damages or losses during transportation. Despite the dedication of our staff, unforeseen circumstances can still occur.
- Expert Personnel: Our team members are all skilled professionals experienced in furniture assembly. Their familiarity with appropriate techniques for precise and accurate furniture assembly helps prevent damages.
- Appropriate Tools: We supply specialized tools and equipment necessary for positioning and assembly. This might involve torque wrenches, specific tools for delicate furniture, or external lifting equipment.
- Planning: We plan the transportation and assembly process in advance, considering furniture dimensions, building access (elevators, staircases, narrow hallways), and other factors that might affect the process.
- Customized Service: Each piece of furniture might require a different approach. A professional service should be able to adapt to the specific needs of each piece.
Logistics to Support Sales
Naturally, we also engage in logistics within the realm of furniture. Just as in the world of FASHION, various types of services exist that can be applied to meet the demands of clients in the FURNISHING industry.
Managing third-party warehousing in the furniture sector is an intriguing challenge that calls for the right blend between furniture industry expertise (knowledge that can only stem from the furnishing sector) and logistical skills necessary to effectively handle flows and procedures.
Hub & Logistics SA’s services not only allow for specific shipment tracking but also encompass the thorough analysis of the entire shipping process. Through our tracking system, which maintains the history of all shipments (IOC – IOA – IAL – IOD – POD), it becomes possible to monitor the complete shipping process, goods inventory (both pre-assigned and not), and identify any discrepancies in the distribution process.
HUB & Logistics SA is a 4PL; we possess the experience and reputation necessary to collaborate with any furniture company seeking to optimize its SUPPLY CHAIN and reduce costs.
From product collection at the factory, through customs clearance, and from warehouse management to order fulfillment and the development of the best distribution strategy, Hub & Logistics SA is committed to providing you with one of Switzerland’s most modern, fully integrated, and secure logistics platforms.
Finally, as the right evolution of the growth process within the NIPPON EXPRESS Group, we have the pleasure only a few months after the acquisition of CARGO PARTNER to announce the recent acquisition of TRAMO GROUP as an international furniture specialist.
We look forward to merging our skills so that we can continue to grow together as we face the challenges of an ever-changing market
