Cargo Solutions for Every Industry

Globalization and free trade agreements have allowed the global cargo business to grow. Catering to the need for transport services in industries such as automotive, energy and oil and gas, the shipping and air freight firm RH Shipping is among the companies that have benefited from the open landscape.

Mexico’s prime location next to the US has encouraged the growth of air freight services, particularly for industries managing perishable goods. In the context of constant competition between cargo companies and couriers, the only way to stand out is to have a developed and extended network of distribution centers in the US and Mexico, says Rudolf Hess, the company’s Director General. “Our footprint consists of seven Centers of Excellence in Mexico and one in the US, with specialized staff to execute the services offered to our customers in the aerospace industry.”

During its 20-year experience in logistics and transportation, RH Shipping has developed a series of airfreight solutions for import and export operations in the country. In addition to traditional air cargo services, the company portfolio’s includes air transport for dangerous, oversized and perishable cargo, door-to-door services, chartering and hand-carry services and express services.

The company’s offering is designed to cater to the needs of a number of industries. For aerospace, RH Shipping has developed a 24/7 customer attention service as well as a tracking tool customers can use to follow up on their packages. “In the aerospace industry, goods commonly cross the border two or three times during the production process,” says Hess. “To support these processes, we have established an extensive carrier network to ensure the cargo will travel safely and arrive on time.”

Transport services for dangerous and oversized packages were planned for the energy and oil and gas sectors but can be used by any business managing large delicate cargos. The freight company has an office in customs at AICM as well as a warehouse in the airport in case any of  its clients might need the company’s services. For oil and gas deliveries, it has developed alliances with steamship lines for a complete array of offerings.

In the pharmaceutical and chemical industry, RH Shipping 193 combines its expertise of freight with technology. The company offers Envirotainers, which are container solutions for pharma products, particularly for those that need to be in a controlled environment.

As a IATA cargo agent, RH Shipping has access to more than 250 member airlines, giving the freight company a global reach. “Over the last four years, we have developed our domestic and international network by partnering with suppliers and agents around the world,” says Hess, discussing the global scope of the company.

The global reach of IATA’s accreditation allows R.H. Shipping to work around the world, from Houston in the US to Katmandu in Nepal. It has specialized personnel in customs to provide support and make sure every transport process is conducted smoothly.

To provide certainty to every client, RH Shipping provides insurance for products that are being transported. In case of accident, troubleshooting, theft, or weather conditions RH Shipping guarantees that the cargo sent will be backed up if needed.

RH Shipping could not be considered a transports and logistics leader if it had not incorporated informatics into its services. In addition to tracking, the company integrated a Transport Management System, which concentrates all the data regarding the shipping such as transportation costs, expected time of delivery, route and probable stops. This platform can generate reports and alerts depending on the client’s needs.

Hess sees the aerospace industry growing 15 to 20 percent in 2016 compared to 2015, boosted by the entry of more companies to Chihuahua and the Bajio area. “We are ready to grow together with the aerospace industry,” he says.