Port Container Export Service Cases
1. Booking (shipper, CNEE, port of departure, destination port, shipping schedule, and container size are the most important)
2. The shipping company issues the SO, which is the booking confirmation form (checking the port of departure, destination port, container type container quantity, customs clearance, cut-off and replenishment time)
3. Arrange trailer loading (combined with customs clearance and replenishment time, confirm the loading time and address with the customer, and generally explain to the customer that the driver will arrange weighing after loading the container, as VGM needs to be declared)
4. At the same time, confirm the customs declaration method with the guests, and make normal customs declaration or pay bills for customs declaration (send it in advance or give it to the customs broker, and then give the container number and weighing weight to the customs broker after returning to the container terminal, and make customs declaration immediately)
5. After loading the container, ask the customer to make up the materials and submit them to the shipping company before cutting and replenishing the materials and VGM. We can help customers fill out the information or directly report the weight arrangement for VGM declaration.
(The replenishment is a one-time replenishment, and if you want to make changes after submitting it to the shipping company, a modification fee will be charged. The VGM weight is generally calculated using the first method of overall weighing, which is the weight of the weighed goods+the weight of the empty container.)
6. Verify the bill of lading COPY (after submitting the supplementary materials, the shipping company will issue a copy for verification, and send it to the customer for confirmation. Once confirmed, reply to the shipping company)
7. Receive the shipping company's bill and arrange to make a bill for the customer (sea freight bill settlement, only after receiving the payment can the goods be released, except for monthly settlement customers, but the bill needs to be confirmed)
8. After confirming the departure of the ship, pay the shipping company to release the goods and collect the documents.
9. Bill of lading (original bill of lading, electronic release bill of lading, sea waybill)
Port Container Import Service Cases
Ocean freight import is entrusted by the customer to undertake the entire process of FOB door-to-door and port to port agency or handle all business before and after the arrival of imported goods. Assist clients in preparing various documents; Customs declaration, warehousing, transit, settlement of transportation and miscellaneous fees, customs declaration, inspection, insurance, as well as related inland transportation services and transportation consulting services.
Operation process for sea freight import
The consignee prepares the import documents → replaces them → applies for inspection → declares customs → handles the equipment handover form → picks up the container → picks up the goods
Specific operations:
1、 Import documents
1. The consignee shall provide the freight forwarder with a complete set of import documents; The freight forwarder should check which shipping company is carrying the goods, which shipping agent is operating them, and where they can exchange for a bill of lading (small bill of lading).
2. Import documents include: original bill of lading or electronic release copy with endorsement, packing list, invoice, contract (general trade).
3. The freight forwarder shall contact the station in advance and confirm the pick-up fee, unloading fee, loading fee, and return fee.
2、 Change orders
1. The freight forwarder shall confirm the arrival time and location of the vessel at the designated shipping agent or shipping company. If transshipment is required, the name of the second leg vessel must be confirmed.
2. Exchange the bill of lading (small bill of lading) with the original bill of lading with endorsement (if the goods are released by telegram, a fax copy of the telegram release and a letter of guarantee can be brought) to the shipping company or shipping agent for the bill of lading (small bill of lading)
3、 Inspection application
The inspection and quarantine bureau confirms whether this shipment needs to undergo commercial inspection based on the regulatory conditions in the "commodity code".
4、 Customs clearance
1. If the consignee has their own customs broker, they can clear the customs themselves, or entrust the customs broker of the freight forwarder or other competent customs brokers to clear the customs
2. Customs declaration materials include: original bill of lading/electronic release copy with endorsement, packing list, invoice, contract, and small bill of lading
3. The customs shall decide whether technical inspection is required or whether random computer inspections are required based on the situation of imported goods
5、 Handling equipment handover form
1. The freight forwarder shall present the original bill of lading with endorsement (fax and letter of guarantee for electronic release of goods) to the shipping company or the freight forwarder's container management department to handle the equipment handover form.
2. Equipment handover form: It is a voucher for exchanging containers and other mechanical equipment between the container restorer, carrier, and container manager or their agents when the container enters or exits the port area or station, and has the function of issuing container vouchers by the container manager. It is divided into two types: entry and exit, and the exchange procedures are handled at the entrance of the dock yard.
6、 Carrying a suitcase
1. The freight forwarder shall present the small bill of lading and the trailer company's "pick-up application" to the container management department to handle the deposit procedures for import container overdue usage fees, unloading fees, import document fees, and other fees.
2. If the guarantor is not the consignee specified on the bill of lading, the guarantor must provide a guarantee letter (guarantee letter) agreeing to deposit the payment for the consignee and pay the corresponding fees.
3. After the deposit is completed and authorized by the shipping agent's container management department, go to the import container release post to handle the pick-up procedures, obtain the container equipment handover form, and verify whether its content is correct.
4. After the consignee unloads the imported goods, they will return the empty boxes to the designated return location.
After the 5 empty containers return to the designated storage yard, the consignee should promptly present the deposit certificate to the container management department to handle the settlement procedures for container fees.
7、 Picking up goods
1. The freight forwarder or consignee shall contact the trailer to pick up the goods at the designated dock or station by presenting a small bill of lading.
2. The depositor shall go to the container management department to handle the container deposit settlement procedures.
Precautions for sea freight import operation
1. LCL goods need to be signed by the shipping company or shipping agent to obtain a separate bill of lading (bill of lading) for bulk cargo. When picking up the goods, small bills of lading and separate bills of lading should be used to pick up the goods at the port.
2. All customs declaration documents must ensure that the information sheets match.
3. Ensure that the import documents are complete and understand the customs' requirements for relevant documents of imported goods in advance.
