Your non-profit’s mission isn’t just important, it’s vital. Every day, people depend on you for life-changing outcomes and are thankful that you exist.
But right now, you have to ship products that are essential to your work, and you don’t know how you are going to get them to where they need to go. We can take the burden of supply chain and logistics off your plate, and find the best solutions for your project. We specialize in helping non-profits because we believe your work matters.
What if it were possible to find a supply chain partner who had successfully worked with other non-profits before? What if they also shared your desire for social impact?
Imagine what it would feel like to go from nervous and skeptical to relieved (and even excited).
Non-profits all over the world trust us not only to deliver their goods, but deliver on our promises. We will walk you through the entire process, keep you informed every step of the way, and treat your products like our own. We put ourselves in your shoes and always act in your best interest. Plus, you will make an even bigger impact because every shipment gives back to those in need.
The mission of Books For Africa is to end the book famine in Africa. With your help, we will help create a culture of literacy and provide the tools of empowerment to the next generation of parents, teachers, and leaders in Africa.
Case StudiesGiving hope to millions of youth around the globe.
Their goal is to teach young people various trades that will help them find decent jobs and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. For over 70 years, they have been reaching out to countless impoverished, marginalized and exploited youth around the world.
Pedals for Progress is an organization that rescue bicycles destined for overburdened U.S. landfills and ship them to developing countries where they are sorely needed and highly valued. The simple solution for the complicated planet. P4P bikes are put to work not only as basic transportation, but are used as a supplement to school and community programs. The bikes are adapted for use as trash haulers, produce trucks, taxis, and farm machinery.
During the summer of 2016, Shane traveled to Zaruma, Ecuador with a group of Mercer Students for Mercer on Mission: Ecuador. Through what he learned, Shane has been able to work with Arturo and the local coffee farmers to create a way to economically support the families of these impoverished Ecuadorian people, bringing the idea of Z Beans to life.
Matter is a movement of people, businesses & organizations who believe they have the power to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges right in their own two hands. By redistributing medical equipment and supplies, Matter increases access to health in some of the hardest places to reach on earth. They believe when a community has access to quality healthcare, it can make big changes.
Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Hunger is still causing nearly half of deaths in children under 5 years old. Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food.
LuminAID seeks to make safe light and energy accessible for all. When we think of our most basic human needs, we often think of food, water, and shelter. But the stories we were hearing of the dangerous conditions at night in the tent cities inspired us to turn our attention to another critical need: light.
SERV gives people the opportunity to make a difference. Building connections with communities in Kenya and the Dominican Republic by serving nutrient-rich meals to millions of people.
Their vision is to provide dignity to the homeless and poor by providing a voice, visibility, shelter, community, and grooming and support services to achieve self-sufficiency. Love Beyond Walls is a movement birthed out of the hope that love is greater than walls.
Just think of the difference you could make today by not waiting until tomorrow.
I have been working with Vector since our company has transitioned to a new freight forwarder a year ago. Transitions often create difficulties due to onboarding new procedures, developing new business relationships and generating new B2B Operations cadence. Vector made this transition smooth due to their super communication skills and dedication to our Account. I have been very impressed with our developing relationship where we both modify our practices to evolve a better working relationship that benefits both parties.
Vector is very professional, always a pleasure to work with, always quick to respond and willing to help out in any way.
In working with Vector Global Logistics for the past six months, I have found the team to be courteous, professional, and very responsive. Even when unforeseen issues arise with customs or at a shipment’s destination, Vector promptly researches those issues and provides updates in a timely manner.
Vector Global is the broker for shipments coming from our Malaysia facility to the States. When I am in need of ETA for a container, I email them with the pertinent information. They have always returned my emails in a timely matter with the information I need. This is very important, as I am the customer service representative and it is critical that I get shipment information to my customers.
My father is very excited and one step closer to his dream, to establish a hospital with cardiac surgery services. Many thanks to Vector, who so tirelessly and generously worked around the clock to make this happen. God bless you all and reward you for each patient who gets healed in this hospital.
Vector really helped us in a bind when others couldn’t obtain quick bookings.
US
Swaziland
Books for Africa organization is one of Vector’s recurrent non-profit partners as part of our commitment to support the local communities wherever we are present through our business activity.
The final destination in Swaziland, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, was located in a remote area.
Poor ground conditions due to the lack of road infrastructure and recent rainy weather required specific coordination and ground transportation expertise.
Working together with Books for Africa local representatives, our local team made the decision of using a crane truck to transport the container, rather than the usual container truck.
Adding additional stability on the ground, once at the final destination, the crane truck team managed to lift the container over a fence to place the cargo safely at the receiver’s property.
Up to date, Vector has proudly managed to deliver more than 50 million books to kids in Africa, aiming to support local education needs in the continent.
Shanghai, China
Mexico City, Mexico
Importing face masks from China to Mexico amid Covid-19 pandemic required Vector to work closely together with trading authorities to comply with new regulations and unforeseen logistics challenges.
Leveraging on Vector’s speed, logistics experience and expertise in China we managed to quickly overcome logistics roadblocks such as cargo flights overbooking, significant delays and last-minute changes in regulations.
By working together with [our clients and] the local import/export authorities, the Vector team proudly delivered over 1 million face masks in just 3 weeks.
To date, this is one of the most fulfilling and encouraging achievements that makes us feel proud and an active member of our local communities.
Savannah, GA
We had to contract a warehouse in Savannah to trans-load, store, re-palletize on heat treated certified pallets, and load out 5 containers destined for Africa. All while keeping track of piece counts and inventory. This shipment was challenging and lasted for over 3 months but we coordinated it with all the different parties and vendors and the end result was 2 separate shipments that departed on time.
Minneapolis, MN – US
Francisco Morazán, Honduras
By partnering with our client, Vector’s role was to deliver safely the medical cargo, while supervising and expediting a complex physical inspection of the entire load at the destination.
Through the re-distribution of medical supplies and equipment, Matter is increasing access to health and quality of life in some of the hardest to reach corners of the world.
Our experience in designing and managing logistic challenges in Central America helped to ensure the medical equipment would arrive safely and on time to the beautiful department of Francisco Morazan in Honduras.
Vector’s local representatives worked together with customs agents at destination, ensuring the inspection process was duly performed and within the expected timeline.
Vector and Matter continue to work together to ensure rapid and safe delivery of medical equipment to remote destinations around the world.
St. Louis Park, Missouri. US
Harare, Zimbabwe
Angel of Hope Foundation, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support the most vulnerable in society through providing access to healthcare, social services, education and economic empowerment initiatives with emphasis on women, youth and children.
The critical cargo, collected by Angel of Hope Foundation, needed to be urgently delivered from the US to Zimbabwe as part of the relief campaign designed to support the victims of the cyclone Idai.
Adding further complexity, the cargo required duty exemption on certificates and import licenses from the consignee due to tax exceptions.
Customs at destination in Harare also request an exoneration letter and original documents before cargo arrive in Zimbabwe.
Our long-standing credentials in remote and complex logistics projects and destinations helped to give us the confidence to overcome the last-minute roadblocks.
Working together with our experienced customs agents on both ends, Angel of Hope and Vector delivered safely, compliantly and on time the medical supplies in Zimbabwe.
The container of equipment and supplies made a difference for the doctors and nurses assisting with the day-to-day care of the victims of the tropical cyclone disaster.
Vector continues to proudly partner and support Angel of Hope Foundation, aiming to relief those in need, regardless the complexity of the final destination.
Minneapolis, MN – US
Francisco Morazán, Honduras
By partnering with our client, Vector’s role was to deliver safely the medical cargo, while supervising and expediting a complex physical inspection of the entire load at the destination.
Through the re-distribution of medical supplies and equipment, Matter is increasing access to health and quality of life in some of the hardest to reach corners of the world.
Our experience in designing and managing logistic challenges in Central America helped to ensure the medical equipment would arrive safely and on time to the beautiful department of Francisco Morazan in Honduras.
Vector’s local representatives worked together with customs agents at destination, ensuring the inspection process was duly performed and within the expected timeline.
Vector and Matter continue to work together to ensure rapid and safe delivery of medical equipment to remote destinations around the world.
Savannah, GA. US
Africa
We needed to trans-load, store, re-palletize on heat-treated certified pallets, and load-out 5 containers destined for Africa.
One of the biggest challenges with this project was keeping track of piece counts and inventory.
The shipment lasted for over 3 months.
We coordinated with all the parties and vendors and the end result was 2 separate shipments that departed on time.
Up to date, Vector has proudly managed to deliver more than 50 million books to kids in Africa, aiming to support local education needs in the continent through our partnership with Books For Africa.
North Carolina, US
Guarulhos, Brazil
As part of the ‘World Food Day’, Rise Against Hunger was partnering with Kraft Heinz and United Airlines, organizing several events in different locations in Brazil.
The logistics challenge involved multiple ports of origin in the US, customs clearance at Guarulhos Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and coordination of ground transportation to different locations within the country.
Preferred flight route unavailability and scarcity of truck drivers at destination put at risk the integrity of the project.
Vector’s route’s analysis team, working in partnership with our local agents in Brazil, ran multiple route scenarios
A final recommendation, combining different carriers and routes, was made to our partners Rise Against Hunger.
Our ground transportation expert team in Brazil helped us to swiftly find experienced and reliable drivers, helping us to deliver per agreed deadlines.
The events were delivered as originally planned thanks to the excellent partnership between Rise Against Hunger, Kraft Heinz and United Airlines, and proudly supported by Vector.
Cleveland, Ohio. US
Mixco, Guatemala
An expedite medical shipment needed to be delivered from Cleveland to the city of Mixco in Guatemala. Delivery within the committed timeline was critical.
Last-minute software issues in the booking system caused unplanned delays potentially impacting the committed timing of delivery. Our client asked us to move an air shipment of medical supplies to a client of theirs in Guatemala.
Vector’s agents at both origin and destination worked seamlessly with the airline and our client to find a quick solution without jeopardizing the deadlines.
In a record time, the team managed to secure the cargo on a flight departing less than 24 hours later.
Our client received their shipment in time and was incredibly pleased that everything was delivered in a timely and efficient way.
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