PROCUREMENT
Users of wood are often unaware of the enormous difficulties involved
in procuring timber. Tradelink has procurement personnel and offices,
strategically placed at source. The advantages to Tradelink's customers
and suppliers cannot be over emphasised.
Procurement personnel are specialists well versed in local conditions
and customs. They have in depth knowledge and expertise in sourcing,
grading and the preparation of hardwood products.
Contract monitoring and quality control play a vital role in eliminating
the enormous costs incurred when substandard timber is shipped. It
minimises the risks and enables Tradelink to offer its buyers the
best value for money. It is equally valuable to suppliers if quality
deficiencies are identified prior to shipment to ensure that the various
grades produced go to the correct markets.
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SHIPPING
Tradelink management has good relations with many of the leading shipping
lines. It also has a wealth of experience in arranging charter vessels,
specially designed for the effective transportation of timber at favourable
rates. Procurement staff monitor the loading in ports to anticipate
possible problems and to keep traders informed of the latest developments.
In the hardwood business, the professional organisation of freight
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