This presentation analyzes the reasons for the higher costs at Yangshan Port compared to the Outer Port. Located on an island, Yangshan Port is approximately 30 kilometers from Shanghai's mainland, resulting in increased transportation distance and higher container handling and port entry fees. Additionally, the need for a secondary entry operation after unloading containers also raises costs.
A commercial invoice is an essential document issued by the seller to the buyer, detailing information about the goods involved in the transaction. This document allows the seller to collect payment. It is widely used in international trade for purposes such as payment reference, customs documentation, and applying for export licenses, making it an indispensable part of trade transactions.
Oversized containers often face issues like port area queuing and information delays when entering the port. This paper analyzes the reasons for the difficulty in OT cabinet entry and provides freight forwarders with coping strategies, including patient waiting, proactive communication, and paying fees when necessary. The aim is to help freight forwarders better solve the problem of port entry difficulties.
The ATA Carnet is an important customs document applicable to various temporarily imported goods, including exhibition equipment, professional gear, scientific materials, and artworks. Utilizing the ATA Carnet can simplify the customs clearance process; however, it is essential to note that it is only valid for specific activities. Other goods cannot be cleared using this document. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations is crucial.
This guideline aims to standardize the customs declaration for import and export goods, clarifying the filling requirements to enhance data quality. It includes requirements for pre-entry numbers, customs numbers, consignee and consignor information, and filling requirements for ports of entry and exit, ensuring compliance and transparency. Specific requirements for special circumstances are also included, with the intention of improving the efficiency and accuracy of import and export customs declarations.
This article discusses key considerations for the export of additive bulk cargo in consolidated shipments, including classification, declaration, booking materials, and warehouse entry processes.
The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that simplifies the temporary import process, facilitating global trade and widely accepted by various countries.
This article shares practical experiences in freight forwarding, addressing document discrepancies, container weight restrictions, and cancellation fees. It emphasizes the importance of document consistency and provides solutions. The article advises freight forwarders to confirm weight limits with shipping companies before booking and to pay attention to the accuracy of equipment interchange receipts. Finally, it highlights the importance of negotiating cost responsibility with overseas partners before canceling shipments to avoid unexpected expenses.
This article elaborates on the distinctions between the Warehouse Entry Notice and the Shipping Order (S/O) in the field of international freight forwarding. The S/O is primarily used for full container shipping, issued by the shipping company or its agent, serving as a receipt for container pickup and shipment. In contrast, the Warehouse Entry Notice is applied in less than container load shipping, issued by the freight forwarder or their warehouse.
Cargo stuffing is a crucial step in ocean freight export, involving factory stuffing and warehouse stuffing. Warehouse stuffing is becoming the mainstream choice due to its compliance and professionalism. This article details the stuffing process, the port entry requirements for different categories of dangerous goods (direct entry vs. direct loading onto the vessel), and the various potential costs involved. The aim is to help businesses better understand ocean freight export stuffing and optimize cost control within 100 words.
