Lebanon Business Directory
Introduction
A.S.L Air Sea Land Clearing & Forwarding Services was established
in 1993 by Mr. Nabil F. Khoury (N.F.K). A.S.L was formed on the idea
that the market needed a full customs brokerage & service transportation
firm that took full ownership of its client’s transportation needs.
The company was founded on strong ground due to N.F.K’s extensive
experience since 1972, and ASL was started with the share and sweat
capital of Mr. Nabil F. Khoury. Through the years he has taken an active
role in the day-to-day operations of the company and have shaped it’s
"do whatever it takes" service attitude.
Since its inception, ASL has been a "one stop shop" for transportation
and customs brokerage.
A.S.L is Lebanon’s premier “boutique” customs brokerage service
provider, specializing in providing an ultimate customer service
experience to small, mid and large size companies across Lebanon. With
the changing complexities within the customs landscape, A.S.L offers a
complete solution for companies looking for personalized service rather
than being just a number.
Our goal is to stand out from our competition by providing you with the
ultimate experience in customer service. We pride ourselves on our
efficient, reliable, competitive, and most importantly, personalized service
standards. We realize that every company has different needs, and
because of that we tailor our services according to each client’s individual
requirements.
ASL offers the best transportation solutions for all your logistic needs at
highly distinguished services. The knowledge and expertise of our
personnel and the extensive carrier network of ASL will guarantee the
safe, secure and speedy delivery of your cargo. We do our best to provide
an unparalleled service that will certainly satisfy your requirements.
Our company's philosophy is centred on the commitment to our clients for
service excellence, and our dedication to this commitment has contributed
to our continued growth over the years.
With ASL you Experience the Difference…
Services
We aim to provide a consistent and reliable service to all our customers
and to strive for Service Excellence in every job we handle.
Customs Clearance
ASL is a specialist customs broker. In business since 1972, we are
proud to be a market leaders and experts in our field.
Nabil F. Khoury has a proud reputation for providing tailored services
and meaningful solutions to our customers. This fine reputation is a result
of his strong values which go beyond business principles and are
ingrained in the culture of ASL
We can arrange to have goods cleared through Customs, in accordance
with local procedures and all regulatory agency requirements at Beirut
port & Beirut International airport.
ASL has the best people in the industry. Our staff is highly experienced
in all phases of Import & Export. Our Customs services focus on
compliance and working very closely with all appropriate government
agencies. Our specialized customs brokers ensure that your shipments are
cleared efficiently, timely and professionally.
We always listen to your needs… and we constantly provide our
best “know-how”…
Air Services
A.S.L provides reliable, fast & safe full-service Air Export and Import
transportation to and from all parts around the globe.
When your freight is urgently required or where the ocean transit is just
too long, we have the means to deliver on time.
Through our Network of Overseas Partners, our Air operation at Beirut
International airport provides worldwide import and export services.
A.S.L is fully licensed by the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) to perform all air cargo activities.
Air transportation services:
Import & Export to and from Lebanon.
Trade shows & Exhibitions
Worldwide door to door services
Cross shipments
Consolidation services
Transport of sensitive goods
Dangerous goods transportation services
Packing and documentation services
o Dangerous goods
o Perishable goods
Ocean Services
Through a combination of long standing relationships with the carriers
and strong contract rates, ASL is able to offer all customers some of the
best ocean freight rates & space allocations available in the marketplace.
ASL Supply Chain Solutions offers a complete array of Freight Forwarding
and Global Transportation Services. We provide a single, streamlined
source to book cargo, arrange collection and manage the shipping
documentation from any origin to Beirut port and vice versa.
ASL is fully licensed by the “International Federation of Freight
Forwarders Associations” (FIATA) to perform all sea cargo activities.
Ocean freight services:
Door to Door service inbound & outbound shipments.
Import/Export Ocean Freight Worldwide
Consolidated Container Services
Break-Bulk
LCL & FCL service.
Full loading service and unloading of containers.
Full documentation service
Special Project Services include:
o Refrigerated containers
o Open top and flat rack service
o Consulting for large projects such as plant moving etc.
Trucking Services
Air Sea Land offers a comprehensive Road freight operation & Transit
services, through a dedicated partner for Groupage, Part Loads & Full
Loads from Lebanon to all Arab mainlands.
We are pleased to offer all our customers a comprehensive Road freight
and Transit services, we have the capacity, drive and determination to
offer highly competitive tariffs coupled with first class services.
We are able to provide the service level that mirrors our
requirements and those of our clients.
Cross Trade
With the movement in our global economy, more and more of our clients
are sourcing products and manufacturing opportunities outside Lebanon.
A.S.L team can arrange to ship your goods from anywhere in the
world to your required final destination.
We offer Worldwide Service from all points, where you are able to remit
payment in Lebanon, at port of load, or at Point of Destination.
To ease your work & ours, we have established ASL Offshore which is
dedicated only for such kind of freight.
Warehousing
Air Sea Land has a fully functional public warehouse at Beirut Free Zone
area with racks, forklift, and scales and on site packaging and shrink
wrapping facilities, and a private warehouse at Beirut port area.
ASL offers modern, purpose built warehousing, fully equipped to store
your product with high standards of security.
We can arrange goods packaging as required to prevent potential damage
to your valuable cargo.
Additional services provided:
- Modern warehousing offering clean and secure storage
- Devanning containers
- Pick & Pack, labelling and palletisation
- Total distribution throughout Lebanon & the Middle East
We are not only a forwarding agent however we are a global
service provider in the logistics chain.
We can provide storage, pick & pack, and redistribution domestically &
worldwide.
Special Projects
A.S.L Special Projects Division serves as your partner in transportation of
large and complicated shipments. We can also provide full documentation
and communications tailored to your specific needs.
We are operating many shipments that require specialized handling and
more attention than the ordinary. Project cargo usually requires work that
does not fit into the normal scope of general Freight Forwarding.
Special Projects require:
A careful analysis of the work to be performed as well as the
existing infrastructure
Specific planning based on the most suitable feasibility study
A high degree of experience and “know-how”
Execution and coordination of the transport within tight time limits
A careful selection of suitable air, sea or land carriers
We are well prepared and employ experienced professionals to handle
even the most difficult projects. When it comes to overseas services
related to project handling we can rely on our global network to manage
the movement of the goods from door to site.
Our firm has build up an extensive knowledge and experience of
worldwide transport infrastructure, using and combining a variety of land,
sea and air transports.
Cargo Insurance
You may also wish to consider our Cargo Insurance, which can be tailored
to your exact needs.
Cargo Insurance is recommended to cover risks of loss or damage to a
shipment during transportation by air, sea or land.
ASL Mission Statement
The goal of Air Sea Land is to build a strong and lasting commercial
relationship with our clients. Meticulously we aim to provide a top notch
service especially designed to meet our market needs.
We know the value of honesty and trust, and letting our
customers know how important they are to our future. At ASL we
see ourselves as employees of our customers, knowing that what
is good for them is good for us.
Our mission is to provide, through current technology, the tools to give
our customers fingertip access to information, to track their shipments
door-to-door, and to provide electronic reports to facilitate customer
record keeping.
Most importantly, our mission is to provide personal service to our
customers, which served as the foundation from which we became who
we are now and who we will be in the future.
Our daily goal is 100% Customer Satisfaction… and more
Our vision
Air Sea Land vision is to manage your business efficiently, no matter
where your business is.
As a company our aim is to provide the best service around, giving us a
reputation as one of the best for customer’s satisfaction. We believe
that in order to be successful our customers must be put first,
receiving a quality customer service that we are proud of. We seek to
become our customers' trusted partner and build long-lasting business
relationships.
Air Sea Land, Your one Stop Logistics Company
Nabil F. Khoury
Chairman
ASL Quality Policy
ASL meets the global logistics requirements of our customers in the
international trade community economically, efficiently, and
professionally, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
Air Sea Land is committed to complying with the requirements of all
International Organizations such IATA, FIATA, etc.
We will endeavour to continually improve the effectiveness of the quality
management system, and review it continuously for suitability. We have
established a framework for continually reviewing and monitoring our
quality objectives by way of employee training and communication so that
all employees understand our commitment to quality throughout our
organization.
Our Quality Policy is fully endorsed and supported by all levels of
management and is understood by our employees. Quality is the
responsibility of everyone in the company. Each employee has the
authority to ensure that quality requirements are met in full, and that we
continue to look for ways to raise our service to higher levels.