ABOUT

Hi, I’m Brent. The freight and logistics industry has been a huge part of my life for a good portion of my life. Resulting in not only the knowledge and expertise I have in this field but also the passion I have for working within it.

2020 has certainly brought some new challenges to our industry. With the reduction in passenger air travel and airline services, suddenly airfreight services for imports and exports have been drastically reduced. This changes the way importers and exporters need to conduct their businesses moving forward.

With over 30 years of experience in the New Zealand freight and logistics industry, managing seasonal product demands, concerts, trade shows, conferences, sports events, general and perishable freight, I am confident we can assist your business to adjust to the changing times.  

Whether it be a review of your core processes, analysis of a specific area of your business, assistance in expanding your services, or an end-to-end overhaul of your supply chain, we would relish the opportunity to find improvements and make recommendations. 

Domestic warehouse and distribution, import and export air and sea, or the logistics associated with a global event, we will support your business to maximize every dollar through efficiency, best practise and innovative solutions.
 
I honestly believe these unforeseen times call for a re-imagining of the way we do business if we are to continue to thrive in what must surely be a new paradigm. Business continuity in the face of local or world-wide natural disasters and other disrupters is a grand example. That’s often not something business owners have time for, which is where we come in.

With enduring relationships built over the years, and a strong focus in seasonal perishable programs ex NZ, we are proud to be assisting some of this countries key export commodities.

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I am also fortunate to have won the Mack Nicol Award for services to stone fruit in 2014.

Other key achievements include:

• Import of 2x Skyhawk aircraft from the USA to Blenheim

• 747 charter for a washing machine production line to Poland

• Event logistics and freight in and out of NZ for the inaugural A1GP in Taupo

• Conferences and trade shows held both in NZ and around the world

• Large airfreight programs of infant formula

• Involvement in government liaison with MPI and other industry requirements

 

Please call me anytime to discuss your business needs. We look forward to working with you.

 

Brent Forbes
Managing Director, FFC