Know the risk and responsibility assumed when booking direct with carriers
If you are not careful, the money you save in one area may be exceeded by the extra costs you incur in another area. To
Know what type of insurance is available – and what’s best for your business
An open policy is typically for companies that have a regular frequency of goods in transit. The contract will cover all shipments that are within
When taking control of your shipment is good business
Selecting the right Incoterm will allow you to get the most from your contract of sale during negotiations. Many factors influence the Incoterm selection, but your own
Issue Express Bills of Lading instead of Originals and avoid delays and unnecessary costs
Original Bills of Lading are a good way to ensure immediate payment of your merchandise on shipments where you do not have an established credit
Secure written quotations for all traffic lanes and pay careful attention to the validity dates – Understand the assessorial charges right from the start
Freight rates can change frequently – sometimes every 1-2 weeks. It is important to pay attention to the validity dates to ensure you have requested
How to avoid customs delays at the border
Drivers crossing the Canada/U.S. border can reduce wait times with three simple steps: Sending their PARS and PAPS in advance and verifying the status of their PARS/PAPS before proceeding
Avoid overspending on transportation when it is not necessary
Determine what service level you need to meet your transit time and delivery targets. Match your needs to the appropriate mode of transport and you
Carefully inspect all freight to identify deficiencies in packaging
Problems that seem small at the time of loading can get much worse in transit, sometimes resulting in damage to the entire load. For example,
If you’re not able to control your freight, you should at least know who to contact if something goes wrong
Remember, you are always free to appoint someone locally to monitor and handle shipments on your behalf, even when your supplier has made the freight
Maximize your load capacity by taking into account conveyance details and equipment specifications
Familiarize yourself with the specifications of: Ocean freight container sizes, specialized equipment & dimensions Airfreight container types (U.L.D.s) and dimensions Truck types and specialized equipment, lengths
Three ways to prevent cargo loss
Did you know that just over 80% of all cargo losses are preventable? Cut your losses by following these three simple tips: employ safe stowage
How cultural differences affect international business transactions
CREEEPSS is an acronym that stands for Culture, Religion, Education, Economics, Environment, Politics, Social and Special characteristics. All of these points factor in to how
