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الأحد، 29 مارس 2015

Key Considerations In Sea Transport

By Belinda Norbert


In simple terms, sea freight means the process of transporting consignments to destinations in different parts of the world. Express Bill of Lading is given to the exporter through email about four days after departure. Sea freight rates are calculated based on measurements which are normally in cubic meters. The benchmark is one cubic meter for every booking. The exporter needs to settle terminal charges the moment the cargo arrives at the port of destination.

Sea freight rates are determined by cubic meters with the standard of one cubic meter for every booking. Terminal fees must be settled after your commodities reach the destination port.

Submit booking forms no more than two days before the vessel leaves the port. All bookings are finalized in one working day. Cargo pick-ups are also made only on weekdays. The driver will inform you before the scheduled pick-up. You can expect the shipper to send booking details, invoices and payment notices promptly. All fees must be made before the departure. You can pay by credit card or cash.

Submit all your documents two days before the schedule. Booking arrangements are completed usually in eight hours. Pickups are made only from Mondays to Fridays. Likewise, expect a call from the driver assigned to get your cargo. Your service provider will send details of arrangements and billing. Settle all fees before the ship's departure by paying bank to bank or credit card.

All domestic charges are paid to the agent for unloading, container stripping and storage. However, fees vary based on destinations and security conditions. In certain countries, the consignee is required to facilitate customs clearances. All personal belongings are considered duty-free. One of your options is to subcontract custom's clearing to the shipping company's designated representative. Or, choose from agents who offer their services in different ports of call.

Follow policies that will ensure accurate delivery conditions of your cargo. Both parties must comply with the terms. Conditions include delivery of consignment; liability coverage; and, management of processes like cargo loading and unloading. These terms and conditions in trading are practiced by most governments globally.




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