Export Documentation Shipping And Logistics Forwarding —

Export Documentation, Shipping, And Logistics

Forwarding - - the movement of goods out of a country on behalf of exporters or shippers (Export Freight Agent); Bringing goods into the country on behalf of importers (Import Freight Agent, Customs Clearance Agent, Customs Broker)

Forwarding l l l to provide a range of independent services such as packing, warehousing, port agency, Customs clearance; to provide a range of advice on all the areas relative to the international consignment distribution; to act as shipper agent processing transport/shipping space on behalf of his principal/shipper and executing his instructions.

Packing l breakage; l weight; l moisture, l pilferage and

Marking/Labeling Meet shipping regulations; l Ensure proper handling; l Conceal the identity of the contents, and l Help receivers identify shipments l

Marking/Labeling l l l Shipper’s mark; Country of origin (exporters’ country); Weight marking (in pounds/kilos) Number of packages and size of cases Handling marks (international pictorial symbols) Cautionary markings (in English and in the language of the country of destination)

Marking/Labeling l l Port of entry; Labels for hazardous materials (universal symbols adapted by the International Maritime Organization)

Documentation Commercial invoice l Bill of lading l Consular invoice l Certificate of origin l Inspection certification l Dock receipt and warehouse receipt l

Documentation Destination control statement; l Insurance certificate; l Export license (when needed); l Export packing list l