Ocean Exports

The following services are available on all ocean export shipments:

• Advisory service on all required documentation.
• International freight quotes, routings, and logistics, including comparison of shipping methods to ensure the most efficient service is used at the lowest cost.
• Review terms of sale to ensure all parties are aware of their financial responsibilities.
• Recommendation of a destination agent for clearance and delivery of the cargo if required.
• Analysis of packing to determine its suitability to protect the cargo during transit.
• Arrange for collection of the cargo or delivery of the container.
• Book cargo on the appointed vessel.
• Issue dock receipt to the inland carrier and coordinate delivery of the cargo to the designated container yard.
• Review of the packing list against the purchase orders. If any discrepancies are found the shipper will be contacted for a resolution.
• Complete the ocean bill of lading, export declaration and any other documents required before shipping and forward them to the steamship line for completion and endorsement.
• Complete and review all documents in accordance with the requirements of the country of destination.
• Send pre-alert to the consignee or destination agent to allow them the opportunity to initiate clearance procedures prior to the freight arrival.
• Tracking of shipment detail and destination.
• Advise shipper transit detail and deviations.
• Prepare a detailed invoice to the shipper, showing all charges relating to the shipment.
• If required, we will prepare purchase order reports, cargo status reports and shipment tracking reports, in a format suitable for both parties.

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Air Exports

The following services are available on all air export shipments:

• Advisory service on all required documentation.
• International freight quotes, routings, and logistics.
• Review of terms of sale.
• Recommendation of a destination agent for clearance and delivery of the cargo if required.
• Analysis of packing to determine it’s suitability to protect the cargo during transit.
• Arrange for collection of the cargo.
• Complete a warehouse receipt, indicating the actual weight and dimensions for each piece.
• Store cargo in an appropriate area in our warehouse.
• Review of the warehouse receipt against the purchase order. If any discrepancies are found the shipper will be contacted for a resolution.
• Upon receipt of the freight, customer service will initiate the shipping schedule, air freight routing, and make appropriate booking.
• If a rate and an approved routing does not exist, customer service will contact the shipper for approval of the routing and charges.
• After booking, all documents will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the country of destination.
• Label and mark freight as necessary.
• Deliver freight to appointed airline facility.
• Send pre-alert to the consignee or destination agent to allow them the opportunity to initiate clearance procedures prior to the freight arrival.
• Tracking of shipment transit to destination.
• Advise shipper transit details and deviations.
• Prepare a detailed invoice to the shipper, showing all charges relating to the shipment.
• If required, we will prepare purchase order reports, cargo status reports and shipment tracking reports, in a format suitable for both parties.

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Imports

The following services are available on all import shipments:

• Advisory service on all required documentation.
• International freight quotes, routings, and logistics.
• Review of terms of sale.
• Establishment of an overseas agent at point of export for control of shipment.
• Analysis to insure proper duty assessment.
• Letter of Credit analysis.
• Advisement on any restrictions or additional duty that may apply.
• Prompt notification at time of arrival.
• Review all documents for accuracy.
• Written and/or verbal notification for import documentation required that is not in our possession.
• Immediate submission of the U.S. Customs forms needed for clearance.
• Submit necessary documents to either shipping line or airline for their release of the cargo.
• Timely delivery by inland carrier.
• Prompt pick up and delivery of the cargo after Customs release.
• Tracking of shipment transit to destination.
• Advise consignee transit details and deviations.
• Send shipment information to the consignee.
• Prepare a detailed invoice to the consignee, showing all charges relating to the shipment.
• If required, we will prepare purchase order reports, cargo status reports and shipment tracking reports, in a format suitable for both parties.

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