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COMPANY PROFILE

2014

STEADFAST BIZ (PVT) LIMITED

SFB

“Planned Attitude Towords Resource Moving”

SHIPPING, FREIGHT FORWARDING AND TRANSIT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Office No. 06, First Floor, Raja Haq Nawaz Plaza, G-11 Markaz, Islamabad- Pakistan

Tel: 092-51-2220945-6 Fax: 0092-51-2220947

Email: [email protected] URL: www.steadfastbiz.com

STEADFAST BIZ (PVT) LIMITED -‐ SFB

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION Steadfast Biz Private Limited -‐ SFB, is one of the leading companies providing the services of custom clearance, freight forwarding, inland transportation, air/sea freight and Afghan transit simultaneously in Pakistan and Afghanistan. We, at Steadfast believe that personal service and the development of long-‐term relationship is the key to successfully understanding clients’ problems and finding their solutions. Steadfast is a company limited by shares registered under Section 32 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984) with Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. The firm can track back its root to the 2005 when a group of committed professionals have started the operations under the platform of GPG Logistics with the aim to provide “Planed Attitude towards Resource Moving” and maintained its offices in Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar and Torkham. The client portfolio includes telecommunication sector, Importers and Exporters, local and international companies, manufacturing concerns, Engineering and Construction sector, service providers, not-‐for-‐profit organizations, government sector etc. Steadfast currently maintains offices at Islamabad (Head Office), the branch offices are situated in Karachi, Mansehra, Peshawar, Torkham and Kabul. All our offices are equally capable of handling assignments. Steadfast is still endeavoring to attain better results and to acquire excellence in various fields with its expert services and exploring new vistas for the well being of the clients. The Executive Management Team is made up of:

Chief Executive -‐ Mr. Touseef Manzoor Managing Director -‐ Mr. Yasir Khattak Manager Business Development -‐ Mr. Sajjad Khan Sales Director -‐ Mr. Laeek Khan Manager Operations -‐ Mr. Jamil-‐ur-‐Rehman Tanoli Manager Custom Clearance -‐ Mr. Bilal Lodhi

WHO WE ARE! Steadfast is providing the services of custom clearance, freight forwarding, inland transportation, air/sea freight and Afghan transit simultaneously in Pakistan and Afghanistan with maintained office is Islamabad, Karachi, Mansehra, Peshawar, Torkham and Kabul. The client portfolio includes telecommunication sector, Importers and Exporters, local and international companies, manufacturing concerns, Engineering and Construction sector, service providers, not-‐for-‐profit organizations, government sector etc. MISSION “Planned Attitude towards Resource Moving” VISION There are multiple challenges and threats in today’s business market so keeping in view the desire of different sectors we, at Steadfast visualize our client’s desire based our practice for providing quality services to clients. These values translate the basic philosophy of our practice. For instance:

… Professional integrity will be the corner stone of our existence integrity: implies not merely honesty but fair dealing and truthfulness.

… We are committed to providing the highest quality services of custom clearance, freight forwarding, inland transportation, air/sea freight and Afghan transit simultaneously in Pakistan and Afghanistan to our clients.

… We are committed to enhance continuously management skills in order to provide quality services. … Committed to serve you and Clear your goods in major Pakistan and Afghanistan ports and arrange delivery to

warehouses and stores while you concentrate on sales. … To manage the custom work on time and on budget with seamless border cross on urgent basis. … Committed to utilize our resources in the most efficient manner so that both our clients and partners receive

best return on their investment. ORIENTATION To achieve the desired results because of carefully “Planned Attitude towards Resource Moving”


THE MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY A changing business environment, while we believe in keeping our team up to date with the latest advancements & their applications in the better working of our clients. We still insist on doing business the old fashioned way when it comes to ethics and values. The core values forming the basis of Steadfast business philosophy are:

… Profession with honesty and integrity … Commitments with dignity, truth, respect and passion

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

LEGAL STATUS

… Incorporated with Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP under Section 32 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 (XLVII of 1984).

… Member of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industries – ICCI … Registered National Tax Number with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) … Registered Sales Tax Number STRN with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

RANGE OF SERVICES We have got our business operations very well established in response to provide “Planned Attitude towards Resource Moving” in the following fields; − CUSTOM CLEARANCE SERVICES

Customs clearance services are for an importer in conducting Customs business on their behalf. In order to be a customs clearing agent we are licensed by the Custom House Business, is a custom regulatory body of Government of Pakistan under Custom Act 1969. We Specifically, prepares and files the necessary Customs entries, arranges for the payment of duties found due, takes steps to effect the release of the goods in Customs custody, and represents our clients in custody matters. We have an excellent understanding of trade requirements & procedures and customs & tariff regulations. Furthermore, we assist our clients with advice on transportation options, types of carriers, and shipping routes. We assist our client with exchange rates, appraisals, and proper classifications and duties. In dealing with Customs, we are aware of any potential problem involving every entry item represented, including cargo handling, as this includes all factors affecting appraisement, exchange rates and the many regulations concerning calculation of duties.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Manager OperaYons

Manager Busniess

Development

Sales and MarkeYng Manager

MarkeYng

Sales

Manager Admin & Finance

Finance Finance Assistant

Manager HR TransportaYon Manager Drivers

CHIEF EXECUTIVE


The complexities and dynamics of international trade are such that an importer finds it extremely advantageous to obtain the services of a customs clearance in order to facilitate the importation of goods. The complexity of the job is evident when one considers that for every shipment entering the Pakistan or for using transit route for other countries there are number of pages of Customs regulations and thousands of tariff items to consider And we at Steadfast are well-‐versed in determining proper classifications and dutiable value, and be fully aware of the vast number of commodities subject to quotas.

We possess a thorough knowledge of tariff schedules and Customs regulations and keep abreast of the amendments made through constant changes in the law and administrative regulations. For these reasons, the services of a Customs clearance are highly recommended to the importer and we at Steadfast ensure you professional attitude for your needs and satisfaction. Following are mainly products we have experience in: … Food and Beverages … Chemicals and textiles … Whole sale/retail items … Heave and construction machinery … Afghan transit trade and export … Power and fertilizer … Automobile and spare parts

− INLAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Steadfast provides all the services for every aspect of your transportation and logistics needs, offered individually or on an integrated basis. Working with your logistics providers shouldn’t be a logistical nightmare in itself, that’s why We at Steadfast provide the inland transportation solutions for its valuable clients. It is a single resource that you can depend on for all of your shipping needs and its staff with experienced logistics professionals who know what options are available and how to make them work best for you.


We have the capability to become your partner in inland transportation and trucking. Following are our features: … One source for all of your worldwide transportation needs … Offering individual or integrated services … Shipment visibility and materials tracking capability … Expertise in central Asia Majorly in Afghanistan … The flexibility of a neutral supplier … Our nationwide network of tested, reliable, carriers and partners helps us keep your cargo flowing on-‐time and

on budget.

− FREIGHT FORWARDING Steadfast has been providing the freight forwarding services in close collaboration with many freight forwarders and Moving & Relocation companies throughout the globe, and nationwide. Steadfast has large service contacts with several major steamship lines. This enables us to offer excellent contract rates to our Freight Forwarding and Moving industry clients, for shipments on a wide range of commodities, as well as excellent co-‐load rates for individual freight of all kinds in our consolidations. Our long standing and on-‐going relationships with our shipping industry clients is a testament to our strict adherence to our operations.

− AIR FREIGHT

Steadfast is an air freight forwarder, we can determine the most efficient and effective routing of your shipment. Through our network of carriers we provide direct, all-‐cargo flights that meet customer needs. Steadfast provides international air freight forwarding. It’s the fastest, most convenient, safe and oftenly the only way to transport many types of goods in to other developing countries. That is why our customers, including, the largest global manufacturers and distributors chose air freight deliveries with our company. We provide air freight forwarding around the world.


We know everything about freight forwarding! Our experience gained in air freight forwarding allow us offering to our customer the shortest delivery timings, maximum safety and best prices. Provided services include: … Cargo acceptance anywhere in the world … All types of air freight forwarding according to the customer's requirements (including valuable, dangerous and

perishable goods) … Cargo Insurance … Special packaging and marking of cargos, loading / unloading works … Shipment documents preparation according to consignees' (brokers') requirements … Drafting air waybills adjusted to consignees' requirements … Ensuring smooth movement at transit points … Cargo monitoring and proactive information support

− SEA FREIGHT

Sea carriage of cargoes allows delivering cargoes to other countries from geographically remote regions at minimum expense. There are three main kinds of sea carriage at present: … Container carriage -‐ the cargo is delivered in container by ship … Bulk carriage -‐ transportation of big lots of dry substances and materials in bulk (sand, salt, coal or fertilizers) … Ro-‐Ro carriage -‐ transportation of cars and trucks that can roll on the ship themselves Sea carriage has its pluses and minuses as any other kind of transport. The advantages of sea carriage of cargoes are as follows: … low cost precise sailing schedule possibility to transport big consignments of various cargoes at the same time

high reliability low risk of damage and loss of cargo Among the shortcomings one should mention comparatively long period of delivery and dependence on weather conditions and other factors, for example, the capacity of ports. The company experts will work out all the transport and logistics arrangements of sea carriage, taking into account all the specific features of the cargo and the client’s requirements. Our experts will advise you on each kind of transportation, explaining all pluses and minuses assist you in drawing up of all the documents, required for import/export of goods.

With personalized services, Steadfast can handle your shipment – regardless of size, point of origin or destination. Through its comprehensive logistics services division, Steadfast can offer you the following services, which you may elect, to use individually or as a package: … Shipment booking … Bill of lading preparation … Preparation and electronic filing of shipper’s export declarations (SEDs) … Preparation, consolidation and forwarding of export documents … Shipment monitoring and project management


− AFGHAN TRANSIT Steadfast can handle all types of shipments including food, building materials, project cargo and other general cargo without any difficulty. Additionally, we are in the position to provide you our best routes and most competitive rates. We have regular services from Karachi to Afghanistan for various cities by trucks i.e. Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Jalalabad, Mazar-‐e-‐Sharif, Train Kot Afghanistan. Steadfast offers a hassle -‐ free one window -‐ operation for your goods under transit to Afghanistan via Pakistan. … Consulting of transshipments … Transportation of LTL, FTL and Bulk cargo … Transportation 20' dry -‐ 40' dry -‐ 20 Reefer 40' Reefer Containers … Customs Clearance especially for cross border transportation customs formalities and border clearance

procedures from Pakistan to Afghanistan … Complete Logistic Programs (Warehousing, Documentation, Handling) … Special transportation of heavy weight, over-‐sized cargoes … Contract -‐ Logistic procurement and distribution … Real time status report … Afghan Transit Trade Procedures

Following are the routings for cargo destined to various destinations in Afghanistan VIA Karachi -‐ Islamabad/Rawalpindi -‐ Lahore -‐ Peshawar -‐ Quetta –Kabul: The nearest Sea Port for Import of Cargo into Afghanistan is Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistan is the most advantageous position in Afghan Transit Trade, (ATT) where Port of Karachi plays a major role as hinterland port and "GATEWAY" to Afghanistan and Central Asian States, Countries. There is no rail network in Afghanistan and all trade is conducted by land route from Pakistan and other neighboring countries. Cargo for Afghanistan in Transit via Pakistan (Karachi Port) is exempted from Custom Duty and taxes in Pakistan. However, a special Custom Cell processes and examines the cargo at Karachi Port. All cargo i.e., containerized or break-‐bulk is forwarded by Road from Karachi to the Custom Posts at following location. … Peshawar / Torkham for Cargo destined for Jalalabad / Kabul / Bagram … Quetta / Chamman for Cargo destined for Kandahar / Herat / Lashkargah

Required documentation is carried out at Custom Post, after which the cargo / container crossed border the loaded trucks to Afghan Custom House at Torkham, Jalalabad, Kabul or Kandahar. Steadfast offers services for door delivery inside Afghanistan and performs customs clearance & unloading arrangements at Jobsite / destination inside Afghanistan.

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