Meat

Often times importers need an experienced partner that is "on-scene" to make sure that problems are dealt with quickly and professionally. A-1 goes far beyond simply picking-up your freight and storing it. We work with various Government agencies to remove your worry and frustration by managing the entire process.

Meat Handling Procedure:
• Receive product and palletize onto appropriate wooden skids.
• Check for damaged boxes and notate.
• Verify quantity of boxes and match against packing list
• Ensure all documents are present especially the Health Certificate.
• Take and record arrival temperatures.
• Place into appropriate cooler to await distribution instructions.
• Update inventory and transmit Receiving report to client.

Example of a Client Success
Problem: Recently we received a shipment of meat from an exporter with the incorrect markings on the packages. Because of the stringent USDA labeling requirements this would have prevented the product from being imported into the country.

Solution: A-1 intervened by arranging for an official of the Agricultural Department at the Australian embassy in Washington DC to fly to Los Angeles to place the correct markings on the packaging.

Results: The client was able to secure a critical relationship with one of the largest retailers in the world to sell their meat on a continuing basis as a result of our involvement.