The export of goods by international shipping agents generally has the following procedures. First is soliciting cargo and booking space. The freight forwarder books space with the shipping company according to the needs of the cargo owner and needs to provide information about the goods such as the name, weight, volume, etc.
Next is warehousing the goods. Arrange for the transportation of the goods to the designated warehouse. The freight forwarder should check whether the quantity, packaging, etc. of the goods are consistent with the booking information.
After that, customs declaration is carried out. Prepare the documents required for customs declaration, such as the customs declaration form, packing list, invoice, etc., and declare to the customs to ensure the legal export of the goods.
After the customs declaration is approved, arrange for the loading of the ship. The freight forwarder coordinates with the shipping company to load the goods onto the ship and ship them out according to the plan.
Throughout the process, attention should be paid to providing accurate information about the goods, ensuring that the packaging meets the transportation requirements, tracking the movement of the goods in a timely manner, and ensuring the smooth connection of each stage.
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Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The export of goods by international shipping agents generally has the following procedures. First is soliciting cargo and booking space. The freight forwarder books space with the shipping company according to the needs of the cargo owner and needs to provide information about the goods such as the name, weight, volume, etc.
Next is warehousing the goods. Arrange for the transportation of the goods to the designated warehouse. The freight forwarder should check whether the quantity, packaging, etc. of the goods are consistent with the booking information.
After that, customs declaration is carried out. Prepare the documents required for customs declaration, such as the customs declaration form, packing list, invoice, etc., and declare to the customs to ensure the legal export of the goods.
After the customs declaration is approved, arrange for the loading of the ship. The freight forwarder coordinates with the shipping company to load the goods onto the ship and ship them out according to the plan.
Throughout the process, attention should be paid to providing accurate information about the goods, ensuring that the packaging meets the transportation requirements, tracking the movement of the goods in a timely manner, and ensuring the smooth connection of each stage.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
When exporting goods through international shipping agents, it is also necessary to confirm all the information on the bill of lading with the customer, such as the consignee, notify party, etc. Once there is an error, it may affect the pick-up of the goods. Moreover, different ports may have different requirements for documents, so it is necessary to understand them clearly in advance.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
During the preliminary preparation, it is necessary to clarify the nature of the goods, for example, whether it is a dangerous good. If it is, the freight forwarder should operate according to the rules of transporting dangerous goods, prepare special packaging, markings, and relevant transportation documents. Otherwise, it will be very troublesome to load the goods onto the ship.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Before the goods are warehoused, it is advisable to take pictures of the goods for record. If the goods are damaged during the transportation process, there will be evidence for investigation, which is convenient for subsequent determination of liability and claims.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
When the freight forwarder books space with the shipping company, it should select an appropriate shipping schedule according to the delivery date of the goods. It should not cause the goods to be piled up in the warehouse and incur additional costs due to an inappropriate shipping schedule.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The customs declaration documents should ensure authenticity and accuracy. The consequences of false declaration are very serious once it is detected. In addition, when loading the ship, the loading situation of the goods should be supervised to ensure the safe loading of the goods onto the ship.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
International shipping agents should maintain communication with the shipping company at all times, obtain the dynamic information of the ship in a timely manner, such as shipping schedule delays, etc., and notify the cargo owner immediately so that the cargo owner can make preparations to deal with it.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The shipping marks of the exported goods should be clear and accurate to facilitate the identification of the goods during transportation and loading and unloading, and avoid misdelivery and mistransportation of the goods. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the policy changes in the destination port to prevent them from affecting the customs clearance of the goods.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The freight forwarder should also assist the cargo owner in doing a good job of cargo insurance. Select an appropriate insurance plan according to the value of the goods and the transportation risks. In case the goods suffer losses during transportation, corresponding compensation can be obtained.