Simon Chacko, hailing from Ayroor, is the Managing Director of World Class Freight LLC, an end-to-end logistics support provider based in Dubai. World Class Freight has emerged as one of the leaders in providing complete freight & logistics solutions for air, road and ocean in the UAE, with its extensive network and rich experience.
World Class Freight LLC (WCF) was set up in 1995 in the United Arab Emirates. Since then, the company has excelled in its industry of international freight forwarding, customs, brokerage, transportation and logistics management. They are well equipped to offer a range of customized services including project cargo, exhibition, trade show management, ware housing and inventory control.
World Class Freight LLC is also a member of credible organizations such as PANGEA Logistics Networks, FIATA, NAFL and WCA. The company is also an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organization.
The major services offered by World Class Freight LLC include:
Import
World Class Freight offers a wide variety of international import and customs brokerage services designed to suit the needs of businesses worldwide. The customs brokerage department of the company is connected via ABI to UAE Customs, offering timely clearance of goods from ports all across the United Arab Emirates.
The Import department handles the payment and processing of all duties and tariffs on goods coming into the United Arab Emirates. WCF extends special rates and service programs for frequent importers. The company also has a team of logistics pro’s and customs brokers who are on call to handle all the international importing needs.
Customs Clearance
At World Class Freight, the staff is well-trained and experienced in all aspects of international freight, transport, customs procedures and takes care of all paperwork at every stage of the shipping process. WCF supports the facility of Customs through e-clearance. The operations team of the company is in charge of assisting the customers about the new and changing rules and regulations of customs clearance and documentation.
Customs Clearance services include Import & Export clearance, Customs Transit, DG / IMCO related cargo, Customs rules, guidelines and regulations consultancy.
Export
The experience and professionalism in exporting goods through quality logistic solution have helped World Class Freight in attracting customers from around the globe. The clientele of the company in export sector include small, medium and multinational enterprises. Their highly technical approach in handling the goods ensures client satisfaction regardless of the volume and destination of the freight.
Communication
World Class Freight empowers its clients with control over their freight and cargo. With the company’s interactive reporting systems, one can track shipments with ease. The report, with a constant relay of up-to-date information, provides relevant insights on the location of shipments, estimated time of arrival and various key metrics that help to provide value to the clients.
Air Transport
The experienced air freight staff of the company will ensure that the cargo reaches its destination on time and hassle free. A dedicated network of air and ground services for pickup and delivery, and flights with consistent transit times to all major international destinations are the added privileges for the clients. Moreover, all consolidations can be handled in the company’s on-site warehouse and clients are updated on shipment status until delivery is confirmed.
The air transport services include offered by WFC include Daily/ Weekly consolidations, Pre-allocated space with a choice of airlines, Secure warehousing (if required), Pre-shipment inspection, Door-to-Door air freight service and Express service / Overnight collections.
Ocean Transport
World Class Freight works closely with customers, international agents and third parties to ensure smooth operations for sea freight shipments. With a trusted network of carriers, the company is able to offer multiple sailings and a wide array of services. World Class Freight strives to provide its clients with the most comprehensive services to all major destinations. Strategic positioning at major commercial ports around the world makes the company a preferred choice of ocean freight service provider.
The ocean transport services include LCL (Less Than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) across international ports worldwide, Customs clearance – Import/Export, Multimodal transportation by air-sea-land, Consolidation / Break-bulk cargo and Documentation.
Land Transport
With an extensive fleet of transport-oriented vehicles and efficient staff, World Class Freight ensures that the land consignments of the clients securely reach their respective destinations. WCF provides a full range of trucking services in select locations. They also ensure timely job execution at cost effective rates with maximum customer care and satisfaction.
The road transport services offered by the company include: Land transport FTL and LTL to GCC, UAE Local Transport of LTL, FTL and FCL and land transport for special equipments and general cargo.
Logistics & Customs
Warehousing and distribution: WCF, a complete logistics service provider, offers quality services such as basic storage, stock control and supply chain management. It also offers advanced warehouse administration and control system for their multinational clients.
Customs brokerage: World Class Freight has a group of staff, well-trained and experienced in all aspects of international freight, transport, customs procedures. They take care of all paperwork at every stage of the shipping process. WCF also supports the facility of Customs through e-clearance. Customs Clearance Services include: Import & export clearance, Customs transit, DG/IMCO-related cargo, Customs rules, guidelines and regulations consultancy.
With well-trained staff and unique expertise, WCF is capable of handling import/export commodities and cargo efficiently. Be it any source or any destination, the company has the network and the capability to manage the safe and secure passage of goods and cargo from one country to another or even within the country. For both import and export of commercial goods, they have the capacity, human capital and expertise that facilitate smooth transportation of goods offering complete hassle-free services to the clients.
Family
Simon Chacko was born to Mr. O A Chacko, who was a teacher at M.D School, Vennikulam and Mariamma Chacko, a home maker. He is married to Salimma Simon – a home maker.
The couple is blessed with three children- Staicy Simon, Rincy Simon and Shivoune Simon. Staicy Simon is married to Mr. Abin Abraham. Both are MSc degree holders in Engineering and are settled in the US. Rincy Simon holds a Masters Degree in Finance, she is married to Mr. Mathew Thomson, also a holder of MSc in International Accounting and Finance working in Dubai. She started her career with Baker Hughes Middle East Dubai and now currently working with World Class Freight as the Finance & Administratative Manager for the past two years. Shivoune Simon has completed her bachelor studies in Accountancy & Finance and is currently pursuing CPA and is an Accounts and Finance Executive at World Class Freight LLC.
Path to success
Simon Chacko completed schooling from the St Marys High School, Veliyakunnam, Thiruvalla. He was a passionate volleyball player and a district level sports champion.
After completing PDC from St Thomas College, Ranni, he moved on to pursue BA at St Thomas’ College, Kozhencherry Pathanamthitta. Mr. Simon Chacko is also holds a Post Graduate degree in Business Management from St. Joseph’s College in Bangalore.
He started his career at Jaihind Travels in Cochin, in 1972. After one year, he joined Minerva College, Ranni, as a teaching fellow. He moved to Dubai in 1978 and joined Mohamed Rafi Mohammed Said Ahmedi and Sons, a trading company, as import and export officer. Later, in 1983, he joined Airlink International, Dubai, as an import supervisor. After five years, he shifted to Merzario as sales executive and in 1991, he joined Al Safar Shipping as the Air Freight Manager.
From 1992 to 1995, he was appointed as the Sales Director for the joint venture setup in Dubai by World Class Shipping (based in New York) and Runway Freight (based in the United Kingdom). He moved to Logistics Distribution System, Dubai in mid 1995 and established an in-house business set up within LDS. In 2008, he moved from LDS and established World Class Freight LLC. And also started World Class shipping as a subsidiary to World Class Freight in 2011 located in Al, Barsha Dubai.