logistics

Used Copiers Export Logistics

a 40" container is being loaded with used copiers before shipping to China
On a rainy day, a 40" container is being loaded at Ishara Warehouse with Xerox and Ricoh used copiers
Final checks at Ishara on a Xerox and Toshiba used copiers container before closing the doors and putting the seal in place
40" container loaded with used copiers by Ishara, France.
A view of how securely these Konica and Ricoh copiers are loaded. Container will leave Ishara, France for Port Gentil, Gabon

When importing used photocopiers from Europe, logistics is a large part of the transaction. We have 10 years of experience in export, so we know the logistics pitfalls and how to avoid them. Ishara has partnered with selected transport and logistics companies in France. We also work with a handful of forwarders that we know are doing an excellent job and a good price. We are an export company with loads of experience in handling and transporting photocopiers and printers. Our job is to make your life easier by taking care of all the hassles associated with logistics:

  • We will get several quotes for transport so you get the best price,
  • We will book your container and inform you in real time when loading occur,
  • We will send you all relevant document within 24h of the container leaving our warehouse : Packing list, Invoice, Draft BL,
  • If you are located in countries that requires extra documents such as Egypt, we will take care of them in close cooperation with you,
  • We will give access to a tracker so you can monitor your container journey online.
  • We will also load your order with utmost care. We use special bags to protect copiers, special straps to maintain the load in place,
  • We build a strong wooden floor inside your container so we can load on two levels and waste no space.

Delivering your order of used copiers on time and in perfect condition

There is nothing more frustrating when you order an item to be waiting for its delivery with no information. this is why we have put the following process in place :

1

Tracking your order progress.
We share with you all information regarding shipping progress. as soon as you order leaves our warehouse, we inform you,

2

Anticipating port arrival.
10 days before your container is due to arrive, we email you and prepare with you the release process so that no time is wasted at destination,

3

We secure our shipments using proven techniques : cardboard, inflated cushions, straps.
On request, we can send you pictures of your copiers being loaded on trucks or container.

4

Worry free in case of damage.
all our shipping are insured so that damages are covered. should you require extra insurance, just ask us and we will contract an additional cover to suit your needs.

a 40" container full of Konica-Minolta used copiers is ready to depart Ishara warehouse for the UAE
A 40" container loaded with Ricoh used copiers is ready to depart Ishara warehouse for the UAE

Shipping used copiers on pallets to Europe

For our clients in Europe, we put our used copiers on pallets. This is the cheapest way. But it also a risky way for the palet contents. This is why, thanks to our experience, we have refine to perfection the way our pallets are build to ensure a close to zero damage ratio. Your used copiers are very well protected in our pallets and provided they don’t fall from the truck during shipping, your order will arrive in perfect condition.
Never let the truck delivery driver pressure you into signing the documents… open the pallets first for any sign of damage during transport.

Caring for the planet

When working in import and export, one relies heavily on transport including sea transport. We know all too well that transport is responsible for most of the greenhouse effect and that by shipping goods transport around the planet we have our share of that responsibility. Whilst we cannot shipped containers on our
own ships (maybe one day), we can still ensure that we do our part with environment in mind.

ISO 14001
Our partners in transport and logistics are all ISO 14001 certified.

CO2 offset
we have made plans to enrol in a global carbon foot print offset scheme so that every single gramme of CO2 we generate is balanced through green initiatives such a tree planting or research funding

DEEE collection
thanks to a partnership with Ecologic, when we generate DEEE, it is properly disposed of in accordance with European regulation.

CO2 emission monitoring
our logistics partner measure their CO2 emission and we share this information with you

Saving Energy

thanks to a series of drastic measures, we ensure that our business is using as little energy as possible. Work from home is a must : if it can be done from home, it will be done from home. We have also banned diesel from our fleet of vehicle to reduce particles emission. Our vehicle are light and frugal ; no gas guzzlers. And there is no heating or air conditioning in our warehouse.