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ALPS Scope of Business

ALPS Ltd is one of West Africas leading suppliers of forwarding and logistics services, specialized in intercontinental air freight, ocean freight shipments and associated supply chain management solutions.
ALPS in-depth industry know-how and state-of-the-art IT systems, enables us to provide globally integrated door-to-door forwarding solutions tailored to its customers' specific needs, while kept updated. ALPS operates a close-knit network with 90 countries. In a further 30 countries, it cooperates closely with partner companies. ALPS Ltd is a prime integrated logistics and finance service provider focused on booming the Nigerian manufacturing industries, telecommunications, Hospitality and trading sectors.

 Scope of Business Clientele Documents & Time Management Realistic Time Line Whats in for you ALPS Survival Objective Logistics Department
Haulage Delivery Channels

Contents

Courier (Door-to-Door) Service Import & Duty Finance

Matrix of responsibilities

Warehousing & Stock Consolidation

Warehousing Operations Warehouses

Partnership ISO LYNX

ALPS major partners within Nigeria and the world

NBC (Coca Cola) Bel Group (Rose Tissues) British American Tobacco DAG Group / Bajaj Ecko Hotel and Towers CIS / HP Dell Hardware Ericsson WAPCO Lafarge Cement ITB Construction Nokia Handsets West Africa Seasoning Promasidor Samsung Handsets Shoprite Retail SM

Gilmore Engineering
Emerson Energy Systems

Cadbury
Nampak

7 UP Nigeria Ltd
Boulos Group

Game Stores
Nokia Siemens Network

MTN Telecom
Cappa & D Alberto.

Monte Rosa Construction

Airtel Baharti

Documentation & Time-Management

ALPS diagnoses the needs of Client in order to develop strategies to optimize deadlines and delivery schedules, as per Clients priority scale. Experienced knowledge in Import Documentation: Form M, L/C, insurances, Inspections Specific Department to ensure proper coordination between Supplier and Shipper on the availability of goods, vessels or flights.
Prior to arrival of cargo to Nigeria, customs duties will be paid in advance, in order to avoid any delays at the port/airport Clearing process begins (Entry, evaluation, examination, release & delivery)

Follow up with shipping lines for refunds

Realistic Timelines
Logistics Plan ACTIONS Form M, LC Opening Confirmation of LC, confirming availability of goods & follow up Arranging inspection & Booking vessel in advance Shipment follow up / confirmation of shipping date Vessel sailing: 2-3 weeks from Europe, 4-5 weeks from US, 5-6 weeks Asia Vessel unloading (Berth, Discharge, Transfer of Cargo) Clearing, Delivery 1 Month 1 2 3 4 5 Month 2 6 7

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

ALPS will be the single point of contact for the entire import process which will optimize your profitability in terms of time & money

For Exposed clients, the visible interface will be ALPS. Thus, reducing the direct interference of Government agencies during and after the import process.
Shorter delivery Span due to pre-booked spaces on vessels and planes

Faster clearing time to pre agreed schedules with customs and agencies We focus on our front door activity, while it s time and resources consuming to you,
Pre approved rates, will help you optimize and better figure out your budgets. We invest in your imports while you divert your investment to overtake your competition

ALPS survival
Savings at all stages Large volumes Negotiated rates Infrastructure designed to squeeze time and money Industry know how

Reporting and updates ERP, an ORACLE based software runs and controls all the files, keeping all concerned parties updated to the hour when it comes to the files progress.

Our Objective is to maximize efficiency. By intensely collaborating with the various Parties. ALPS will be the centralized contact point for information and job coordination, and thus, ensure the speedy delivery process for your consignments.

Banks

Inspection Agents

ALPS
Centralized Contact Point

Forwarding/Freight Agents

Suppliers

Client

Logistics Department

Haulage
ALPS has the ability to efficiently deliver materials throughout Nigeria.
ALPS subcontracts deliveries to reliable and approved transporters, however an in-house delivery fleet of 52 trucks are ensuring the inter cities jobs, for faster deliveries
Insurance coverage on goods in transit up to N500,000,000 per total value carried

Competitive prices due to large volumes delivered. Loading and Offloading capabilities using adequate owned equipment (forklifts, cranes, low beds...)

Delivery Channels
From Lagos to different Nigeria States

Interstates drop offs

Kano / Abuja w/s cover the Central/Northern Nigeria.

Enugu operations cover the East

Courier Service (Door-to-Door)

1. With partnership links with world wide based forwarding partners in South Africa and Netherlands, ALPS can pick-up consignments from anywhere in the world and deliver to the desired destination without the need for import documentation. 2. Much faster import process. Orders are usually delivered within 5 working days from pick-up date, form source. 3. Three incoming courier flights per week.

4. ALPS handles large volumes and heavy consignments (up to the use of Antonov and B747 aircrafts)

DOOR TO DOOR MATRIX OF RESPONSIBILITIES CLIENT A negotiated agreement on pricing with the supplier Provision of PFI from the supplier Quotation made base on the pfi Local Purchase Order issued after the acceptance of Quote Provision of Domicilliation Letters Provision of all statutory documents like SONCAP etc Provision of HS Code to be used on form M Supplier's details and details of points of collection Forwarder's details for every shipment Form M/LC opened based on the pfi Form M/LC approval from the bank Form M/LC telex transmitted to supplier/forwarder Goods collected ex-work/ex-factory and booking made Production of bills of lading by Forwarder Provision of other shipping documents i.e. invoice, packing list, CCVO etc Submission of documents for Risk Assessement Report Collection of all original shipment documents and RAR from Bank after endorsement Documents sent to port for clearing after vessel arrival Custom duty paid immediately the custom assessment is received Payment of all clearing and shipping charges Provision of delivery address and contact person to warehouses Clearing and delivery to Client warehouse 15days after receipt of clearing documents Invoicing Payment made according to agreement

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Import & Duty Finance

ALPS runs a solid portfolio with many local banks. Our credibility has earned us a credit facility with the major Banks to finance your imports Less investment on the part of the Client at a low financial cost. Duty payment is ensured prior to cargos arrival. Finance period of up to 30 days. Assertive Financial Edge over Competitors on service deliveries.

Warehousing & Stock Consolidation

ALPS can meet your needs for standard warehousing with stock management solutions for the storage, release and distribution of their products. Warehousing in various states of Nigeria Stock Management Stock Distribution and Deliveries Packaging and Labeling Solutions Hazardous & Sensitive Materials Storage Zones (climate controlled) Remote Monitoring Solutions Intrusion and Fire Control Security Systems

Warehousing Operations
Group Warehouse Management
Administrative Department Human Resources

Otto Warf Apapa Warehouse Manager W/S Supervisor

KIRIRI CERES Yard Manager

KANO Warehouse Manager

Ikeja Eleganza Compound)

TELEC (NOKIA)

Kaduna

FMCG

Abuja Warehouse Manager

W/S Supervisor W/S Supervisor Forklift drivers Workers Mechanics

W/S Supervisor

W/S Supervisor

W/S Supervisor

W/S Supervisor

W/S Supervisor

Forklifts drivers

Workers

Assistant Supervisor

Workers

W/S Supervisor

Workers

Workers

Workers

Hi-abs drivers

Delivery

Workers

Warehouses
KANO
ABUJA IBADAN ISOLO

PHC
ASABA

KADUNA
CALABAR

IKEJA
KIRIKIRI

BENIN
ENUGU

ALPS, a strong Partner

ISO QMS 9001:2008 ERP / Oracle based company Financial Strength through partnering with major bankers in Nigeria and overseas. Flat organization chart for faster decision making Efficiency through total quality services: Monitor and Control Focused and dedicated teams Social Involvement in the Nigerian Society

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