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Logistics Consulting
Freight Process Advisory
Customs Documentation Support
Freight Administration & Processing
Vendor & Carrier Coordination
Freight Cost & Rate Benchmarking

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Logistics Consulting & Advisory

Independent consulting and administrative support for international logistics and freight transportation
Practical guidance for businesses that move freight internationally but don't want to manage it alone.
Practical guidance for businesses that move freight internationally but don't want to manage it alone.

How We Work

As an independent consultancy, we work alongside the carriers, brokers, and forwarders you already use — adding a layer of oversight, documentation review, and coordination rather than replacing your existing operational setup.
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Documentation Review
We review shipping documents, customs paperwork, and freight contracts before they become a problem — catching errors, ambiguities, and compliance gaps early.
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Vendor Coordination
We help liaise between shippers, carriers, and freight agents to keep bookings, schedules, and paperwork moving smoothly from one party to the next.
Our services

Integrated
logistics
for complex supply chains

We deliver scalable freight and logistics solutions tailored to modern business demands — helping companies reduce delays, improve supply chain visibility, and move goods efficiently with confidence across domestic and global markets.
CORE SERVICES
Logistics Consulting
Freight Process Advisory
Customs Documentation Support
Freight Administration & Processing
Vendor & Carrier Coordination
Freight Cost & Rate Benchmarking
INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
Freight Consolidation Programs 
Freight Documentation Audit
Trade Compliance Advisory
Supply Chain Optimization
Quarterly Business Reviews
Freight Contract & Rate Review
CORE SERVICES  
Logistics Consulting
Strategic routing advice — no surprises at the border.

Time-critical air freight services designed to meet demanding transit requirements across global trade lanes. Kristotrans manages the full movement lifecycle—from carrier selection and routing to documentation and delivery coordination—ensuring speed, control, and consistency.

Our services include express, priority, and deferred airfreight options, along with consolidation programs and direct carrier solutions. We actively manage capacity, mitigate uplift risks, and maintain schedule integrity to support time-sensitive supply chains.

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Freight Process Advisory
Independent guidance on carrier selection and cost.

Comprehensive ocean freight management across full container load (FCL), less-than-container load (LCL), and specialised cargo movements. Kristotrans delivers structured control over routing, carrier selection, and scheduling to optimise cost, reliability, and transit performance.

We manage carrier contracts, space allocation, and shipment planning across key trade lanes, supported by consolidation strategies and supplier coordination to improve freight efficiency and delivery certainty.

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Customs Documentation Support
Paperwork reviewed before it becomes a problem.

Licensed customs brokerage delivered internally, ensuring full control over compliance, accuracy, and clearance outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

Our services include tariff classification, customs valuation, duty and tax calculation, and regulatory compliance management. We also coordinate biosecurity, IFIS and quarantine requirements, including import permits, regulatory lodgements, and directed treatments such as fumigation and inspections.

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Freight Administration & Processing
Booking and paperwork, coordinated end to end.

Scalable warehousing and fulfilment services designed to support inventory control, order processing, and distribution across B2B and B2C supply chains.

Our 3PL capability integrates seamlessly with international freight, customs, and transport operations, providing end-to-end visibility and operational continuity. Services include inventory management, pick and pack, cross-channel distribution, and tailored storage solutions.

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Vendor & Carrier Coordination
One point of contact between every party involved.

Kristotrans operates a dedicated Vendor & Carrier Coordination Division, led by specialist management with expertise in complex logistics execution.

We manage the end-to-end delivery of oversized, heavy lifts, and non-standard cargo, including route assessments, feasibility planning, permit applications, and engineered load configurations. Cargo is moved using specialised equipment such as flat racks and open-top containers, as well as breakbulk, RO/RO, multi-modal and vessel charter solutions. Our approach ensures full compliance, risk mitigation, and operational precision across all stages of project logistics ensuring safe and efficient transport for even the most challenging project shipments.

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Freight Cost & Rate Benchmarking
Independent rate comparisons, no vendor bias.

Reliable and performance-managed transport solutions across local, metropolitan, and interstate networks.

Kristotrans coordinates both asset-based and partner carriers through a structured transport framework, ensuring consistent service levels, delivery accuracy, and full visibility across all movements. Performance is actively monitored against defined service standards to maintain accountability and reliability.

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INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS  
Freight Consolidation Programs 
Smarter shipments, lower cost per unit.

Strategically designed consolidation programs that combine compatible purchase orders into planned air and ocean freight shipments.

By establishing clear consolidation rules and exceptions, monitoring ex-factory timelines, and maintaining supplier visibility, Kristotrans improves freight utilisation, reduces cost per unit, and enhances delivery predictability while supporting working capital efficiency.

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Freight Documentation Audit
A second set of eyes before documents go out.

Solutions designed to reduce handling, minimise storage requirements, and accelerate delivery timelines.

By bypassing traditional warehousing where appropriate, we reduce inventory exposure and improve speed to market while maintaining operational control and shipment visibility.

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Trade Compliance Advisory
Regulatory risk, managed and optimised.

Specialist advisory services focused on managing regulatory risk and optimising trade outcomes.

Kristotrans provides support across tariff classification, duty optimisation, concession eligibility, and trade agreement utilisation. We also assist with compliance reviews, audit preparation, and ongoing regulatory strategy to ensure clients operate efficiently within evolving global trade frameworks.

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Supply Chain Optimization
Advisory that turns data into performance.

Advisory-led support to analyse, design, and improve supply chain performance.

We work with clients to identify inefficiencies, optimise transport modes, restructure consolidation strategies, and improve overall supply chain resilience—delivering measurable cost, time, and operational benefits.

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Quarterly Business Reviews
Transparency, built into every quarter.

Kristotrans provides structured performance reporting and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to support transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across our clients’ supply chains. Delivered on request, QBRs provide a detailed review of logistics activity managed through our services, including shipment volumes, transit performance, cost trends, and service reliability across all modes.

These sessions are designed to deliver actionable insights, identify opportunities for optimisation, and align operational performance with broader commercial objectives. Reviews may include KPI/SLA analysis, trend identification, risk observations, and recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance supply chain resilience. By combining operational data with strategic review, Kristotrans ensures our clients maintain full visibility and control while continuously improving supply chain outcomes.

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Freight Contract & Rate Review
Contract terms reviewed before you sign.

Kristotrans works with an affiliated insurance partner, Midas, to provide comprehensive freight and marine cargo insurance solutions.

Through this partnership, we can arrange tailored coverage for shipments moving globally, helping protect your goods against loss, damage, or unforeseen events throughout the supply chain. Our team ensures insurance is seamlessly integrated into your logistics process, giving you greater certainty and risk management across every movement.

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