STEVEDORING
Off Dock services offers unique services during ship operation at the conventional cargo and container terminal berths. We have a dedicated team that ensures adequate labor and equipment is allocated to the vessel.
Export pre-stack according to loading sequence, empties pre-stack and for maximum empty evacuation, vessel expediting to ensure shift targets are achieved and minimum operational delays are recorded.
RAIL FREIGHT OPERATIONS
Off Dock services offers SGR railage services through vessel discharge tracking , transfer to SGR loading zones and ensure loading on wagons is complete and shares the train manifest with client through mail.
Likewise, off dock services will take care of empties return through railage Ex ICDN or Ex Naivasha ICD, documentation and KPA nominations for shipment or transfer to empty depots.
Upon empties arrivals at SGR Portreitz station, Off Dock services will facilitate transfer Ex- wagon to pre-stack for nominated empties and transfers to empty depots for unnominated.
MARINE SURVEY
Cargo survey
Vessel survey
Damage survey
Loss adjustment
VESSEL CARGO INSPECTION
Loading and discharge supervision
Cargo tally verification
Quantity determination
Container inspection
CARGO SHIPPING AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST
How cargo loading clerk organizes his or her cargo control checklist is a matter of preference. However, Off Dock services ltd SOP for cargo inspection have certain categories of things on every loading clerk checklist.
Before Loading The Cargo
• Examine the Trailer: Is the trailer size and type appropriate for the considered load.
• Clean The Trailer: The trailer should be clear of any dirt, water, or debris that could affect the load while in transit.
• Loading Equipment Ready: Make sure the equipment you have to load the trailer is appropriate.
• Securement Method: Determine how you’re going to secure your cargo. Will it be a direct or indirect tie-down Straps or chains?
• Quantity Required: Determine how many straps or chains you may need to properly and efficiently secure your load.
• Protection Equipment: While straps keep it secure, is your cargo protected by potential elements like rain or snow? Will you need corner protectors?
While Loading The Cargo
• Remember Max Weight: Keep the maximum weight of your trailer in mind while loading. Will it be too much?
• Light on Top: Make sure lighter, more vulnerable to-weight, cargo is placed above heavier goods to prevent damage.
• Keep them Close: There shouldn’t be any space in between the loaded cargo.
• Keep it Even: Make sure that when securing, the cargo straps or tie down exert an even amount of force on either side of the cargo.
• Check Your Straps/Chains: Make sure that your equipment is in good condition and not tearing.
• Check The Cargo: Check the points of contact where your cargo and straps/chains meet and make sure that they aren’t damaging the cargo.
STOCK MANAGEMENT
Inventory reporting
Receipt of stock
Release mechanism
Last mile logistics
CARGO TRACKING
Tallying services
Electronic data interchange system
warehouse/ yard cargo stock management
Cargo evacuation\ transport
LOGISTICS
Wagon loading and sealing
Wagon off-loading and stacking
Track off-loading /loading
Warehousing
Stripping/ stuffing (cargo inspection)
WAREHOUSING
Experience unmatched warehousing services designed to elevate your logistics strategy. Partner with us for reliability, flexibility, and excellence in every storage solution.
STRIPPING AND STUFFING
Off-Dock provides labor and equipment services for cargo stripping and stuffing into containers.
We also provide labor and equipment for cargo inspection and survey.
WAGON LOADING
Loose cargo bags.
Steel billets.
Steel Coils.
Containers offering tally services.
MOTOR CAR UNITS TALLYING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
We offer highly qualified and skilled off-the-ramp drivers for discharge of motor car units ex-RORO vessels and car carriers.
We provide efficient car inspection and tallying services.
OFF-DOCK CRUISE PORTER SERVICES
Off-Dock services engages porter services on cruise ships for use on embarkation or on disembarkation for the convenience they provide.
Of value addition in porter services, we offer customer friendly service with no delays especially on the final day as passengers get through customs faster.
Helpful tips for using our porters
• Make sure your luggage tags are affixed to every piece of luggage before you get to the port terminal.
• If you run out of luggage tags (or forget them), porters will provide some for you.
• Luggage may not be delivered until the evening, so keep anything important with you (medicine, sunscreen, swimsuits, anything you need for dinner).
• Keep a few small bills for porters for easy tipping.
OFF-DOCK ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE
On our EDI platform, information is shared among all stakeholders on real time basis as opposed to delays and errors associated with manual paperwork.
By automating paper-based tallies, our clients can save time and eliminate costly errors caused by manual process.
OFF-DOCK CONSULTANCY
Off Dock services EDI, TOS and FMS serves multipurpose terminals ie conventional cargo and container operations including inland freight terminals, inland depots and warehouses. We integrate and interface the systems with OGAs (Other Government Agencies) operating in the port, shipping lines, cargo receivers and multi modal transporters ensuring end to end logistics.
Off-Dock Services offers consultancy on development of Fleet Management System (FMS) software for transporters doing first and last mile and providing end to end logistics solutions to their clients.
FMS is a software that companies that have transit fleets attach monitors to track movement and ware abouts of their vehicles and vessels and track fuel consumption;
- Save money on fuel.
Optimize productivity through effective time management.
Improve customer service quality.
Increase employee satisfaction.
Prevent inefficiencies and lack of visibility that hinder your fleet operations.
Real time visibility and logistics operations.
Decreasing fuel usage and vehicle wearability.
Increasing driver satisfaction and work conditions through predictive analysis and precise reporting.
Ancillary services on empties which includes container cleaning, container repairs and dunnaging /separation materials for container export stuffing
Off dock services also offers unique services in container car rack stripping, stripping of drums i.e., bitumen and out of gauge loads (OOGL) stripping and strapping etc.
CARGO TERMINAL OPERATING SYSTEM
Operations Management to revenue management integration via billing system.
Operations management and business support integration.
Revenue management to performance ton performance management via reports and dashboard.
Business management to performance management integration
