Logistics Consulting

Looking for a one-stop shop?

COGI can help!

In addition to our core transportation logistics services, COGI offers a full range of logistics consulting and value-added services to insure the success of your deliveries. These services help our clients take into consideration the considerable details and challenges they may face in fulfilling their shipping needs, and allow us to provide a comprehensive strategy for optimum success at the most cost effective rates. These services include, but are not limited to:

  • Compliance
  • Consolidation
  • Custom Brokerage
  • Insurance
  • Packing & Crating

COMPLIANCE

Having the experience of more than 30 years behind us, and being NVOCC registered, we can safely say we know how to handle complex jobs. COGI can help!

Large scale industrial projects, special Oil & Gas industry project needs are all part of the services and expertise we provide to insure your cargo is safe and compliant. Our dedicated account project manager will insure you are fully satisfied and address all concerns and questions. They will match transportation resources with your needs from regular trucks to specialized multi-axle, articulated, air ride and hydraulic heavy haul equipment. They can also select the correct rail car employing heavy duty, multi axle, or Schnabel cars and secure barge services for large, heavy cargo moving to inland destinations.

CONSOLIDATION

When cargo consolidation is the answer to your transportation challenge, COGI can help!

When you are looking to ship less than a full container, be it domestically or internationally, combining your cargo with other smaller shipments we can secure a better freight rate while insuring that the security of your materials is not compromised. COGI’s dedicated professionals will advise and arrange the door to door service of your shipment using the faster and most economical routes, paying close attention to every detail.

CUSTOM BROKERAGE

Looking for help figuring out the complex world of Customs regulations? Want to make sure you are compliant? Look no further – COGI is your ally!

Nothing about importing or exporting is straight-forward, and no two enquiries are the same. Therefore there is not a “one-size-fits-all” solution. It is our job to make your life easier and insure that your company is compliant and is not exposed to liability.

Our extensive network of customs brokers tailor their solutions to your needs, with your best interests at heart. Customized, high-quality service is our answer to insure that your business you continues operating efficiently.

Door to Door Customs Service Includes:

  • ABI and ACE Entry Processing
  • Real Time Tracking and Tracing Customs Transparency
  • Importer Security Filings (10 + 2)
  • Cross Border Transactions (Mexico/Canada)
  • Duty Drawback
  • Reconciliation
  • Binding Rulings
  • Research and Compliance Consulting

INSURANCE

Insuring your cargo is one of your most important risk reductions, yet it is not always easy to maneuver through the regulations. COGI can help!

As part of our one stop shop for all of your logistics needs, we can assist you in finding the best insurance at the most competitive rates – whether your commodity is new, used, high value or extra special. Imported, exported or sold domestically – each insurance solution is tailored to your circumstances and needs.

PACKING AND CRATING

It is paramount that your cargo arrives on time, but it is just as important that it is delivered in the same state of quality that it was shipped. COGI can help!

To insure this happens we are ready to advise you on expert packing solutions – from general cargo or personal effects to heavy machinery, hazardous materials or anything you may need to ship. Allow us to pack your cargo to provide the best use of space and most secure packing methods for the most cost-effective solution.

Packing Solutions Provided Include:

  • Shrink Wrapping, Palletizing and Crating
  • Container Loading and Transloading
  • ISPM15 Certified Wood
  • Moisture Vapor Proof (MVP) Packing
  • Hazardous Material Packing
  • Corrosion and Shock Protection
  • Project and Plant Move Capabilities
  • COGI was founded on the concept of providing the highest levels of service, quality and competitive pricing - without compromising one attribute for another - because we know our future depends on yours.

    GILLES DUMONT

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT, COGI LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS