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Mitgo  /  Industries

Specialists in the freight others find difficult.

Six sectors where the freight is high-value, time-critical, fragile or regulated — and where knowing the right carrier is worth more than a rate sheet.

A cargo aircraft on the apron with freight pallets
01 — Aerospace

When the aircraft is grounded, hours cost thousands.

The aerospace industry is unique in many ways. The value of the equipment and parts is extremely high, the urgency is oftentimes of utmost importance, and the intricacy of the goods requires a high level of care to ensure the shipment arrives damage-free.

At Mitgo we understand the complexities of the aerospace supply chain. We know that many spare parts need to be delivered at record speed in order to reduce or eliminate AOG incidences. We have C-level contacts at carriers who can provide white-glove service for high-value freight, or chain of command for more sensitive items.

We also understand what it means to be a military supplier, on either side of the border. Our consultants have worked directly with the Department of Defence and other foreign defence agencies, as well as civilian and commercial airlines. We work with carriers who provide bonded, secure facilities equipped particularly to handle Department of Defense freight.

Our consultants will work on your behalf to provide end-to-end visibility, improved transit times, and the security you need to transport aircraft, engines, fuselages, interiors, missiles, space vehicles and more, as cost-effectively as possible.

Critical spares logistics

When you need to service an aircraft or an aircraft component, often you need parts immediately in order to reduce or eliminate AOG.

  • Expedited delivery options including air transportation
  • Vendor management
  • Real-time track & trace, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Warehousing of often-used parts
  • Reporting and analytics on inventory
An automotive assembly line
02 — Automotive

More parts, more variants, less room for error.

Outsourcing, global parts sourcing, and after-market repair and maintenance across the globe make the automotive industry's supply chain needs complex and distinct. Both OEMs and after-market suppliers are constantly looking for ways to take costs out of their business in order to remain viable in such a competitive market.

Mitgo's consultants have experience working with OEMs, after-market suppliers and service dealers to reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout the whole cycle — from procurement to production, distribution to returns management.

Automobiles are becoming far more customized, further increasing the complexity of this industry's manufacturing and supply chain. We can help you get the most out of your supply chain by managing multiple vendors, consolidating distributions, and managing returns. Mitgo understands how to ship CKD and SKD units in order to save money and increase efficiency while adhering to import taxation rules and regulations — and we understand the importance of JIT delivery, since manufacturers incur substantial design and capital costs before earning revenue on a new vehicle design.

Stock & breakdown spares

  • Dedicated distribution system for quick-moving parts
  • JIT delivery
  • Next-day air service to reduce VOR time
  • Direct from vendor
  • Warehousing
  • "Virtual PDC" — reduce inventory, overhead and labour
  • Recall management
An electronics manufacturing line
03 — Electronics

High value, thin margins, zero tolerance for damage.

The electronics industry has been impacted over the last few decades by an incredible influx of technology, reducing prices and tightening margins while making high-tech devices standard in every home. Manufacturers have been tasked to develop component parts faster and cheaper than ever before. In order to maintain profit margins, many have looked for cost savings in their supply chains. Mitgo can help you do this — without sacrificing the white-glove quality service your valuable products require.

A significant portion of electronics manufacturing occurs in Asia. It is important to deal with a transportation consultant that has both the international connections to get the best prices bringing freight into North America, and feet on the ground in Canada to distribute those products quickly and effectively without costly damage.

With the extreme growth of the e-commerce channel, many electronics manufacturers are selling straight to consumers. We have C-level connections at the market leaders for home delivery, and we'll ensure your product is delivered to residential addresses on time by friendly, uniformed and conscientious drivers.

Direct to consumer

  • Appointment-based home deliveries
  • One- or two-man service
  • Service levels from curbside to room of choice
  • In-home assembly and installation
  • Smaller equipment designed for residential neighbourhoods
  • Direct-from-consumer returns management
  • Removal and disposal of packaging and old items
An industrial manufacturing facility
04 — Industrial Manufacturing

Bulky, oversized, and difficult to move.

The industrial manufacturing industry is growing both within Canada and abroad — makers of rubber and plastic, metal products, building and construction materials, cement and concrete, packaging and containers, paper products, and industrial machinery.

Raw material costs can be extremely high, so keeping overall supply chain costs low is usually a priority. But with low-cost transportation often comes high damage rates or slow transit times — headaches most industrial manufacturers would like to avoid.

Many industrial manufacturers have one or several suppliers they consider critical. If the delivery of those parts or materials were delayed or disrupted, it would cause an unacceptable loss to output. Mitgo understands this and will work with you to create risk management programs that keep your supply chain uninterrupted.

Warehousing & distribution

Industrial products are often bulky and oversized, and therefore difficult to store and to move. At Mitgo we specialize in moving freight that other carriers can't handle.

  • Logistics analysis & design
  • Warehousing
  • Kitting, pick & pack
  • Inventory planning & management
  • Order management
  • Consolidation
  • Delivery & assembly
  • Returns management
A refrigerated food distribution warehouse
05 — Food Service

Fresh, dry or frozen — and always food-safe.

Shipping food is a very different type of transportation, requiring specialized equipment, storage and handling. Mitgo has expertise servicing food service customers no matter the type of commodity being shipped — fresh, dry or frozen.

Food safety is of utmost importance, which is why our consultants are well-versed in the food safety regulations surrounding the transportation of perishable and non-perishable items. Whether the food is destined to be consumed in-home or out-of-home, we can help manufacturers and distributors find the best, safest, most reliable transportation.

The industry has undergone changes that have increased competition and reduced margins. Consumers demand convenient, low-priced items while local, organic and non-GMO ingredients have become the price of entry. Mitgo understands these pressures and will work with you to find the most suitable, cost-effective and food-safe method of transportation.

Dedicated distribution system

  • Evening & weekend deliveries
  • Appointment-based deliveries
  • Out-of-stock same-day shipments
  • Smaller equipment to manoeuvre in urban restaurant districts
  • Refrigerated "reefer" units
  • Specialized equipment for bulk liquid or dry ingredients
  • Organic and Kosher-certified equipment

Transborder

Many foods move across the Canada–US border every day. We can help you understand what's involved in shipping perishables and non-perishables across the border and meeting the requirements of both the US FDA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). We will manage the paperwork on your behalf.

A pharmaceutical distribution facility
06 — Healthcare

The product has to arrive exactly as it was made.

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in North America, due to an aging population and advances in technology that prolong both the duration and quality of life. The United Nations predicts that by 2050 the world will have over two billion people over the age of 60. Demand for all types of healthcare items is expected to grow, and a consultant who understands this demographic shift is critical to your organization's success.

Mitgo has been servicing the healthcare industry for many years and understands the unique requirements of this sector and its sub-sectors: medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and nutraceuticals.

When transporting the materials that will help a patient in need, maintaining the integrity of the product is of utmost importance. We can connect your freight with the finest temperature-controlled facilities and equipment. When transporting fragile medical devices, we understand they have been constructed with precision instrumentation to meet exact specifications — so we help manufacturers develop packaging that ensures devices arrive exactly the way they were made.

Specialized equipment & facilities

  • Climate-controlled equipment
  • Climate-controlled facilities
  • White-glove handling
  • Packaging consultations
  • Direct-to-consumer residential delivery and assembly
  • Warehousing & distribution

Supply chain integration

  • Inventory management systems
  • Real-time supply chain visibility
  • Return & refurbish management — pickup from patient or facility, delivery back to manufacturer or recycler
  • Same-day delivery

Next step

Tell us what you move.

We'll tell you straight whether we can improve on it — and every shipment we handle is carbon neutral, at no cost to you.