Five Advices to SMEs for The First Time Shipping

5/21/2014 Mine Yılmaz 3433 Times Read

As a first time shipper you would find the following tips very helpful.

If you load the container within two hours of its arrival at your site than you would be saving on container transport costs as the first two hours are included in the fees. Hence it is recommended that you keep your staff prepared in advance to avoid overtime charges.
The temperature and humidity in the containers vary drastically while travelling from one part of the world to another. Since the containers are subjected to such extreme conditions, you will have to prepare the cargo to withstand these changes.
It is important to declare organic cargo if any. Plants, fruits, vegetable etc. are all treated differently depending on origin and the destination of the cargo. If they are not appropriately declared than your container can be quarantined and you will be liable for the daily holding charges.
Insurance is another vital part of shipping. It is very much necessary to insure your cargo to its complete value so as to avoid loses in case of any untoward incidents. Sometimes the cargo can also get lost in transit and hence it is highly advisable to insure the goods.
Shipping is a very complex process in which many handlers are involved in transporting your cargo from its origin to its final destination. It is important for you to understand the complete process and also be familiar with all the parties involved in the process.

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