Clearing Agents : An agent that works on behalf of the exporter or importer to assist them with the processing of documents with the relevant customs authorities in preparation for the cargo to be shipped.. This agent has to be accredited by Customs.. Exporters : Companies that are authorised by Customs and Govt authorities to export cargoes from South Africa to various countries..
Importers : Companies that are authorised by Customs and Govt authorities to import cargoes from various countries to South Africa.. Examples : ABB, Siemens. Article 2 — Documentation used in the container shipping industry in South Africa.
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What happens here is that you container reaches an intermediary port where it is offloaded on the port terminal from where another ship carries it to your destination port. This process is called transshipment.
Its just like how you fly from one place to another with the same airline but with multiple halts. Put your cargo in place of you, its called transhipment in shipping terms. Thumbs up for this great article. I know from experience that shipping your personal possessions across the globe is nothing compared to just hiring a mover to move your stuff around the corner.
It involves a lot of research and careful decision making. Nice read. Read your blog-great work. Trying to find trucking rates Jburg to Durban or Richards Bay for scrap steel. Any thoughts??? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Use this chargeable weight calculator to find out the freight class for density products, and to learn more about how freight class works. Commercial Invoice. This is the normal proof of sale, provided by the supplier to the importer, and in itself is not a freight document.
It becomes one because Customs requires it for clearance. The Ordering chapter covers where this document fits in with negotiation. Certificate of Origin COO. Your supplier will prepare this in conjunction with their chamber of commerce. This document is also required by Customs for clearance because it helps identify banned items and duty payable. This document only applies to hazardous goods and is usually provided by the supplier. This document is covered in more detail in the Product Research chapter.
Fumigation Certificate. This document is only required if wood, and some other natural products, are included in the shipment. This most often applies to pallets and crates. Your supplier must arrange for this. Like any other agreement that you sign with a service provider, you are required to sign off on their standard terms and conditions before they work on your shipment.
Like the commercial invoice, this is a widely used document outside the freight industry. By your signing one of these, your forwarder can deal with Customs on your behalf.
With the above forms ready to go, this document kicks off the shipping process. It is your order form, proof that you are purchasing from the forwarder. This document is covered in more detail in the Request For Freight Quote chapter. Booking Confirmation. This is your receipt for the main transit, whether ocean or air. The carrier provides it to your forwarder, who should forward it on to you. In some cases, the booking confirmation number is also the shipment tracking number.
These very similar documents used for ocean freight and air freight respectively, are the contract of carriage for the main transit leg. Like any other contract, it has terms and conditions which limit forwarder and carrier liability. Your forwarder prepares the bill of lading. This document also provides proof of ownership of the goods in case of damage, theft or loss. Some forwarders add the shipment tracking number on this document. Emails are usually the only documentation required.
Packing List. This is your receipt of goods at delivery. It is attached as a pouch on the goods and also emailed ahead. It is only required when shipped goods are packed into larger units, like a container or an aircraft console. The supplier completes this form, although the forwarder will also complete one if the goods are re-packed at their warehouse.
The lower the buy price the better the markup. But, there are two other costs to take into account before those goods are safely in your inventory. They are customs charges and freight costs. The Customs Duties chapter goes over how to get estimates for duty costs. And, getting reliable freight cost estimates from a freight rate calculator is covered in the Mode Selection chapter. But your freight charges will vary depending on how much responsibility you are willing to take.
Your supplier will probably only arrange all the freight if they can make up for it with a higher buy price. Similarly, you will only pay all the freight if you can make up for it in a lower buy price. That might seem harmless, but, switching from FOB to EXW, for instance, might have wiped out all the gains made by the cheaper buy price.
So what are Incoterms? Incoterms are standardized freight terms that are used in international sales agreements. There are eleven of them in all, each differing in where, during the shipment, the responsibility arranging and paying and liability for resolving any problems transfers from the seller to the buyer. Most suppliers have a preferred combination of incoterm and selling price. This is explained in the Freight Forwarders chapter.
They do get complicated. The following table brings the main points together.
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