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Smooth Shipping.Sailing (and flying) through
international freight.
April 2017
Philip von Mecklenburg-BlumenthalHead of Freightos Marketplace Sales & PhD in freight
(seriously)
INTRODUCTI
ON
PRE-
SHIPMENT
THE QUOTETHE
PROCESS
THE
DELIVERYQ&As
AGENDA
THE ONLINE FREIGHT MARKETPLACE AND PORTAL
RESTRICTIONS “FREIGHTABLE” OR DEBATABLE?
Customs (CBP) & Other
Agencies (ISF)
Air & Ocean Freight
CarriersDepartment of Commerce
Pro TipCheck at Freightos.com for help with restrictions. A quick
google search should also soon pick up any issues.
INCOTERMS STARTING OFF ON GOOD (FREIGHT) TERMS
Pro TipIf your supplier offers to cut the sell price but changes to
EXW, calculate landed cost before agreeing.
EXWDDUDDP
FOB
PACKAGING DON’T PAD YOUR COSTS
Avoid excessive packaging, it adds costs.
Palletize shipments after US customs
clearance.
Double-box fragile products.
Clearly mark cartons and boxes.
Pro TipAttractive to thieves? Remove any brand identification or any
other labeling that might tip them off.
MODES FASTER IS SOMETIMES CHEAPER
Pro TipWant it a little faster? Each of these modes have quicker (but more expensive) options.
COURIER
3-5 DAYS
$7/KG
VARIABLE COST
AIR FREIGHT
8-10 DAYS
$5/KG
MODERATE FIXED
COST
OCEAN FREIGHT
30-40 DAYS
$.6/KG
HIGH FIXED COST
50 KG 500 KG
What you need for a quote
THE CHECKLIST
Dimensions
Weight
Origin ZIP Code or Port
Destination ZIP Code or Port
Shipment Value
SHIP
HAPPENSOcean and air carriers only provide a basic,
insufficient, level of insurance.
Cargo insurance is a must.
The premium for comprehensive cargo
insurance (a mere 60c for each $100 of
insured value) is not a material cost.
Pro TipOnly accept comprehensive cargo insurance. It will keep you covered, and is worth the outlay.
PAPERWOR
KExpect 10-20 documents. And demand
your forwarder explains.
Commercial Invoice
Packing list
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS )
Power of Attorney (POA) Pro TipEven small errors can add delays and costs, so double check each form you or your forwarder completes.
BOND. CUSTOMS BOND
CEB vs SEB
(+ ISF bond for LCL ocean)
Fees on the quoteCustoms Clearance Charge
ISF Filings
Customs Bond
Separate CBP chargesCustoms Duty
Additional charges and penalties
DELIVERYBuild a buffer
FBA Receiving Requirements
Last Mile
Pro TipIf shipping to multiple locations, consider consolidating the shipments, sending to one port, then have your forwarder splitting and delivering separately.
AND, OF COURSE, THE FREIGHTOS MARKETPLACE
JUNGLE SCOUT CUSTOMER?
GET $100 OF PROMOTIONAL CREDIT FOR YOUR FIRST $1,000+ SHIPMENT
