Shipping and Freight - A to Z

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Shipping and Freight - A to Z
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Synopsis

1. What Exactly Is Intermodal Transportation?
2. What You Need to Know About Your Freight Shipping
   Options
3. Choosing the Best Air Shipping Services Company
4. Different Types of Freight Shipping and Charges
5. Getting the Most From Ocean Freight Services

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What Exactly Is Intermodal Transportation?

• Intermodal transportation is the utilization of
  special containers that are designed to move
  large amount of cargo on freight trains, ships
  and trucks. These containers are large and
  rectangular and are secured to trailers that are
  designed to hold them. Intermodal containers are
  extremely durable and made of steel. They are
  built so they can safely and effectively be
  transferred between different types of
  transportation. So, if you need to ship something
  internationally or from one part of the country
  to the other, you can rest assured that your
  products are safe when you use the containers
  that are designed for intermodal transportation.
• The starting and ending points of intermodal
  travel are usually routes on the ocean or rails
  in between these routes, large trucks are used to
  transport the freight. Trucks that run between
  ocean freights are referred to as drayage, and
  these trucks also transport goods between
  shipping docks and rail terminals.
• There are a number of variables that go into
  successful intermodal transportation, but the
  most common scenario is when a truck moves an
  empty container to a shipper to pick up a load of
  goods. The equipment is then loaded on a freight,
  where a truck moves the items to a railroad yard.
  The goods are transported by train to their
  destination and removed from the train and put on
  a truck. The last truck drives the products to
  the customer. This is usually beneficial for all
  involved parties, such the process is highly
  efficient.

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What You Need to Know About Your Freight Shipping
Options

• Free on Board Origin
• Free on board or FOB origin refers to the time
  during the shipping exchange when the seller
  gives the merchandise rights to the buyer, which
  means the buyer assumes ownership. In an FOB
  instance, the freight is the responsibility of
  the consignees who will be at the shipping dock,
  and this consignee has to pay all of the costs
  associated with shipping.
• FOB Origin
• In this instance, the freight is the
  responsibility of the consignee at the shipping
  dock the shipper has to pay all the freight
  charges for the shipment. You can also select FOB
  origin with a freight prepaid and charged back,
  which means that the consignee is responsible for
  the freight once the product gets to the
  shippers dock. The shipper will also pay for all
  charges associated with the freight, and the
  shipper then invoices the consignee for these
  charges.
• FOB Destination Options
• For FOB destination shipping, the goods title is
  passed at the consignees dock. The shipper is
  responsible for the charges associated with the
  freight. The freight is only shipped once all
  fees are paid. Freight collect is another FOB
  destination option, and this means that the title
  for the goods passes the doc of the consignee and
  consignee pays for all associated freight
  charges. Or, you can select FOB destination with
  the freight collect and allowed option. The title
  gets to the consignee dock and the consignee has
  to pay the freight charges that the carrier has
  incurred. The fright charges are then deducted
  from the invoice that the seller receives for the
  products.

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Choosing the Best Air Shipping Services Company

• Make sure the air shipping services company is
  insured. You have to know that the items youre
  shipping will be secure throughout transit and
  get to your customers safely. If youre using the
  company to move your personal items, its
  important to get insurance so that all the
  valuable items in your home are safe.
• You should also be aware of the shipping options
  you have. Most companies have a set route that
  they use depending on the location where the
  goods need to be shipped, but you can also select
  the charter option so that you can customize how
  quickly the items will arrive at their
  destination. Be clear on the shipping schedule
  before you submit your items this way, youll
  know when your personal items will arrive at your
  new address, or when to tell customers when they
  can expect to receive the items theyve ordered
  from your company. The air shipping services
  company you use may also have discounted rates if
  you have a large amount of packages to ship or if
  you decide that you want to use the company for
  shipping services as your business shipping
  provider on a regular basis.
• There are several different planes that are used
  for air shipping services, and youll need to
  have some information on the various aircrafts
  that you have to choose from. Smaller planes are
  ideal when you have fragile items that arent too
  large and need to be transported quickly. If you
  have larger fine items that need to be shipped
  efficiently and can be safely transported via
  air. If you have questions about the planes that
  are available, be sure to ask a shipping
  professional for further information before you
  start the shipping process.

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Different Types of Freight Shipping and Charges

• Freight Bill and Bills of Lading
• All freight shipping companies will give clients
  two documents that are crucial to the shipping
  process the freight bill and the bill of
  landing. The freight bill is basically an invoice
  and helps you keep a record of your payments. The
  bill of lading is a legal document and are even
  used in a court of law. It shows the number of
  items that are being shipped and the names of
  these items. A bill of lading reflects the value,
  weight and detailed description of each item. The
  document should also include details about when
  the products are supposed to be shipped and when
  they should be delivered to their destination.
  Bills of lading is a contractual agreement
  between yourself and the shipper.
• The Prepay and Add Option
• In this arrangement, the shipper is responsible
  for paying for freight. Then, the shipper charges
  the customer to recover the funds. This is an
  ideal option when the shipper and the carrier
  have an established business relationship
  usually the rates will be better in an
  arrangement like this, because if you use a
  shipping company often, your rates will likely be
  lower than if you only ship items once in a
  while.

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Different Types of Freight Shipping and Charges

• Third Party Option
• For this arrangement, a logistics company covers
  all the freight charges instead of the consignee
  and shipper taking on this responsibility. If the
  consignee is ordering the goods for the first
  time or the order is particularly intricate, this
  is a viable option.
• COD
• COD, or cash on delivery, means that the carrier
  gets payment from the customer once the item is
  delivered and forwards the payment to the
  shipper. The shipper then reimburses the carrier.
  Most of the time, the carrier will charge a fee
  on top of the price the carrier pays for this
  service.

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Getting the Most From Ocean Freight Services

• There are different types of ships that are used
  for ocean freight services. You should be aware
  of the ship types before you start the shipping
  process. Box ships or container ships are used to
  carry goods in containers that are usually 20 to
  40. The containers are stored below the deck of
  the ship during transit. There are also
  roll-on/roll-off ships for ocean freight
  services, and these are utilized for commercial
  and personal vehicles. If you have an oil or gas
  company, youll use a tanker to transport the
  goods on the ocean from one location to another.
  Bulk carriers are the ships that carry unpackaged
  products like fertilizer, grains and coal, and
  general cargo ships can carry all forms of
  loose-packaged cargo.
• Youll also need to know how your goods will get
  from your company to your customer, which means
  youll need to ask your ocean freight services
  business about transit options. If you choose to
  have your materials put on a liner vessel, youll
  have to pay a standard fee, and your materials
  will be on a fixed route with a pre-established
  schedule. This is helpful when customers need to
  know when they should expect the goods and is
  best when youre shipping materials to businesses
  or consumers that you work with often. If you
  have various materials going out at different
  times to a number of locations, youll need a
  charter vessel, which goes to the locations you
  specify in the timeframe that you need. With a
  charter vessel, you also get to select where the
  goods are loaded and unloaded.

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