Andy Cliff

Background

About Andy Cliff

I’m a seasoned professional who launched Straightforward Consultancy following a successful career in international logistics, working for companies such as DHL and Kuehne & Nagel and travelling extensively, particularly to the USA and Asia. From my time working in sales and operations, I could see that many UK importers and exporters would truly appreciate an impartial expert on hand to help them to reduce costs, fix problems and provide valuable support and advice day to day. Since 2010, we've become well known in the logistics sector and have judged for Lloyds Loading List's Global Freight Awards, BIFA's Freight Service Awards and the Air Cargo News Awards on six occasions since 2015. We're often interviewed by Freight Business Journal every time they have a North West UK feature as they appreciate our insight and observations on the logistics marketplace here in the North West.If you take a look at our website, you'll see that we're great at what we do and our customers rave about the impact we've had on their businesses, in fact the vast majority have retained us long after we've carried out Freight Reviews and transformed their costs and service.The main areas where we can help are shown below and I'd suggest that you also review the case studies & testimonials on our website to give a fuller picture of how we can help you. We can also send you copies of the many testimonial letters which you'll see on our website.• Freight cost reduction (making sure you pay a competitive freight cost)• Problem solving (30+ years’ experience in imports, exports, Customs procedures)• Sourcing better logistics providers• Providing advice when entering new markets (or sourcing from new markets)• Customs compliance (ensuring you comply with Customs procedures)• Customs classification (ensuring you pay the correct rate of duty – or no duty at all!)Our service really appeals to customers with flat operational structures, limited resources or a lack of in-house expertise and those who'd appreciate an expert on hand. We have a great network of industry contacts and relationships with logistics providers who share our principles of performance, quality and customer service.