Break Bulk

Break Bulk is a fully integrated 48 to 72-hour door-to-door service which operates from Asia and the USA to all European destinations. It consolidates shipments at point of origin and de-consolidates for dispatch to end users. It has been specifically designed by TNT to offer companies in ICT the shortest possible cycle time between production and final distribution.

Product lifecycle is all-important in today's global ICT market, and Break Bulk provides an economical solution to unnecessary additional handling and transportation in Europe. Saving you time and money. When production is late or if a product needs no value-adding in Europe, Break Bulk offers the perfect solution.

Break Bulk matches the requirements of your customer. Shipments are consolidated at point of origin and de-consolidated at the European gateway for onward forwarding to the end consignees. As such, Break Bulk is the optimal combination of an economical line-haul airfreight service and TNT's reliable European network. Giving you pipeline visibility from production to the end customer in Europe, providing consolidated EU customs clearance and, as required, fiscal representation and Intrastat reporting.

For maximum flexibility, Break Bulk offers you a range of tailor-made solutions built around TNT services such as Sameday, Global Express or Economy Express. You can choose Break Bulk Express (48 hours door-to-door), Break Bulk Economy (typically 72 hours door-to-door), Global Gold (an Emergency service using First Flight Out and dedicated pick up and delivery), Combination (with a Hand Carry service) or Product (which bypasses distribution processes in the case of a production backlog). Whatever your needs, there's a Break Bulk solution that meets them.

In addition to benefits such as global door-to-door information visibility and automatic shipment notification to your end customer, these solutions can also offer you better access to cheaper labour markets in the far East and will result in lower unit costs.

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