? An international freight forwarder is an agent for the exporter and can move cargo from dock-to-door, providing several significant services. These services and how to locate one are described on our freight forwarders page....

? An Air Waybill is a paper ticket containing your collection and delivery details as well as a unique tracking number....

? A customs broker processes the documentation for your import on your behalf. They are also your best source of information for your country's import requirements, shipping options and landing costs. We are required to nominate a customs broker on the shipping documentation. We also rely on...

? There are 3 weight measurements that are important. Rating, Tare Mass and Payload. These are marked on the container wall, usually on the door in the case of an end-loading dry cargo container. Rating is the maximum permissible weight of a container plus its contents. The Rating of a 20' dry...

? For insurance you need to make two packing lists. One list with the replacement values listed for the insurance company, and the other one without any values listed for customs overseas (you keep the list for customs and send us the one for insurance). You can make your packing list in...

? For shipping full 20' or 40' container loads please notify us, with all the necessary information, at least 7 to 10 days in advance to when you want the container delivered to you. For shipping less than container loads, we need a 3 to 4 day notice with all the necessary information...

o ship? Shipping Full Container Loads When you are ready to ship a 20' or 40' container load, we need your complete name, address, and phone number for you here in the U.S. and overseas. We also need your passport number or social security number, plus the date you want the container delivered...

(CuFt.)? One cubic foot (CuFt.) is the measurement of 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 foot or 12" (inches) by 12" by 12"....