MILESTONES OF AN IMPORT SHIPMENT
Shipping freight refers to the transportation of large quantities of goods or cargo by sea, air, or land. Freight can be shipped in various types of containers such as boxes, crates, barrels, or pallets. The transportation of goods by freight is typically arranged through a shipping company or freight forwarder, which handles the logistics of the shipment, including the booking of cargo space, transportation, customs clearance, and delivery
Sea freight involves the transportation of cargo by ships. This is the most commonly used mode of transportation for heavy and bulky goods, as it is cost-effective and can handle large volumes of cargo.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
GLOBAL GO commits to sending booking confirmation the moment we have confirmed sailing information from our overseas offices.
For all FOB/EXW accounts GLOBAL GO is nominated to handle, we commit to offering booking details within 2-3 calendar days.
ISF – IMPORTER SECURITY FILLING (applies only for OCEAN IMPORTS)
ISF needs to be filed 24 hours prior to the cargo being LOADED on the vessel for export to the U.S.
Per Customs Regulations, the ISF Filing needs to be submitted 24 hours prior to the cargo being loaded on the vessel for export.This ISF Filing will be considered a Late ISF Filing if we do not receive the requested information timely.A Late ISF Filing will be in jeopardy of receiving a fine from US Customs up to $5,000.
ISF confirmation will be sent to customer same day we receive it from CBP system.
PRE-ALERT DOCUMENTS (MBL, HBL, CIV, PKL)
GLOBAL GO commits to reviewing each document received and ensuring we have all necessary documents on file for the processing of the Import Declaration.
- Master Ocean Bill of Lading (Master Airway Bill – for AIR)
- House Ocean Bill of Lading (House Airway Bill – for AIR)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
Our team has complete knowledge on how to review each document and to ensure we have all necessary documents ready for the Import Declaration.
ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION AT PORT/AIRPORT
GLOBAL GO commits to provide automated arrival notification for all ocean imports 5 days prior to arrival at the port. We commit to provide daily updates after shipment discharges at the first port of entry and keep customer updated with a delivery ETA to door.
For AIR shipments, we commit to providing daily updates from the moment we receive the pre-alert.
IMPORT DECLARATION
We have a dedicated Brokerage department ready to work proactively and we are committed to processing all Customs Entries in accordance with CBP regulations.
- Timely collection of the POA – Power of Attorney
- Reviewing and purchasing Customs Bonds - Continuous Customs Bond (valid for 1 calendar year) we can also assist in purchasing ISF bonds (applies only for ocean) and SEB – single entry bonds (applies for both ocean and air imports)
- Classifications/HTS (5 free HS classification codes)
- Partner Government Agencies (Such as FDA clearance, FWS, DOT, EPA, USDA)
- Timely submission of ISF and Import Declaration
- PMS (Periodic monthly statement) which modernizes collection capability to bring the importer the option of payment of duties and fees monthly.
- Direct ACH Account set-up for importer to pay duties directly to US CBP.
CUSTOMS RELEASE confirmation
Once we receive the automated notification from CBP that a shipment has been Customs Released (1C/ 98 Released) we will confirm the same with our client.
TRACKING LFD (Last free day) and RECOVERY/DELIVERY schedule
GLOBAL GO commits to a proactive communication to customers regarding the following movements:
- ETD / ETA to port / ETA to customer (applies for AIR and OCEAN)
- Confirmation of LFD and recovery plan (applies for AIR and OCEAN)
- Delivery plan with tentative delivery ETA to consignee. (Applies for AIR and OCEAN)
- Container highlights info: (applies ONLY for OCEAN)
- OUT-GATED date
- DROP date
- PER DIEM LFD
- RETURN EMPTY date
- PER DIEM notification if a container is about to enter PER DIEM
Delivery date confirmation (for FCL also including Out-gated date/drop date/return empty date)
As soon as we have the delivery confirmation, we will notify the customer from our end.
POD confirmation
GLOBAL GO commits to sending proof of delivery document, after delivery is completed within 5 business days of confirmed delivery date.
RECONCILIATION of additional charges
All additional invoices to customer are to be sent within 3 weeks of confirmed delivery date. (This can include waiting time, other steamship line charges due, Per Diem, storage, etc)
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