Shocking! Is the freight forwarder export process this complicated?

On the stage of international trade, the freight forwarder export process is like a carefully choreographed symphony. Only when all links cooperate closely can the goods reach their destination smoothly. Today, let's take an in - depth look at the freight forwarder export process in the form of diagrams through this article, providing clear guidance for friends engaged in foreign trade - related work.

First of all, the consignor (such as Mr. Zhang) who has goods to export will sign a consignment agency contract with a freight forwarding company (take Zhongshitong as an example). This is like the opening dance of a cooperation, clarifying the rights and obligations of both parties. At this stage, the consignor needs to provide the freight forwarding company with detailed cargo information, such as the name, quantity, weight, volume, packaging form, port of departure, port of destination, etc. of the goods, as well as key information such as the expected shipping time. Based on this information, the freight forwarding company formulates a preliminary transportation plan.

According to the information provided by the consignor, Zhongshitong Freight Forwarding Company books space with the shipping company or airline. Just like booking a travel ticket, booking space requires filling out a booking note, which records in detail all kinds of information about the goods and transportation requirements. The shipping company or airline, depending on the space availability, if there is a suitable space, will issue a space allocation receipt to the freight forwarding company, indicating important information such as the ship name, voyage number, bill of lading number, etc. This means that the booking is successful and the goods have a "seat".

The next is the container stuffing link. According to the actual situation of the goods, factory stuffing or warehouse stuffing can be chosen. If factory stuffing is selected, the freight forwarding company will arrange a container transportation vehicle to go to the factory for loading; if warehouse stuffing is chosen, the goods need to be transported to the designated warehouse first and then the stuffing operation is carried out. During the stuffing process, it is necessary to ensure that the goods are properly placed and fixed to avoid damage during transportation. This link is like carefully packing luggage, getting the goods ready for a long - distance journey.

After the goods are stuffed into the container, it enters the customs declaration stage. Zhongshitong Freight Forwarding Company will prepare all kinds of documents required for customs declaration, such as the customs declaration form, commercial invoice, packing list, contract, power of attorney for customs declaration, etc., and entrust a professional customs broker to declare to the customs. The customs will conduct inspections, levy taxes, etc. on the goods. Only when the customs review is passed and a release stamp is affixed on the customs declaration form can the goods be exported smoothly. This is like passing the inspection of the "checkpoint" of the customs and obtaining the release permission.

After the goods are released by the customs, they wait to be loaded onto the ship (aircraft). The staff at the terminal or airport will load the goods onto the corresponding ship or aircraft according to the stowage plan. Once the goods are loaded onto the means of transportation, the captain or the pilot will issue a mate's receipt or waybill. The freight forwarding company can exchange the original bill of lading or air waybill from the shipping company or airline with this, which is an important document for the consignor to pick up the goods.

The freight forwarding company gives the original bill of lading or air waybill to the consignor, and the consignor picks up the goods at the port of destination with this document. At the same time, Zhongshitong Freight Forwarding Company will also track the transportation status of the goods and timely feedback the dynamic information of the goods to the consignor, such as the expected arrival time, whether there is any delay, etc., until the goods safely reach the destination, completing the entire freight forwarder export process.

Although the freight forwarder export process has many links, as long as each link is operated rigorously, the smooth export of goods can be ensured. I hope this flowchart can help everyone better understand the freight forwarder export process and be more handy in international trade. If you have any questions in the actual operation, you are welcome to leave a message and discuss in the comment section.