This chapter examines the various issues related to the process of moving a product from one country to another, beginning by comparing and contrasting the major transportation modes. The discussion then focuses on insurance and packing for export. | Chapter 13 Physical Distribution and Documentation Chapter Outline Modes of Transportation - Land - Air Water Cargo or Transportation Insurance Chapter Outline Packing - Packing Problems - Container Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker Contract Logistics Documentation - Shipping Documents - Collection Documents Modes of Transportation Determinants of Transportation Modes - Market Location - Speed - Cost Modes of Transportation Land Air Water conference lines independent lines tramp vessels Multi-modal cargo transport Cargo or Transportation Insurance Marine cargo insurance Special policy Open policy Packing Problems Weight. Breakage Moisture and Temperature Pilferage and Theft Freight Forwarder exporter's agent (shipping agent) performing virtually all aspects of physical distribution moving cargo to overseas destinations in the most efficient and economic manner compensation: fee from exporters and brokerage fee from shipping companies Customs Broker importer's agent entering and clearing goods through customs Documentation: Shipping Documents Export License General license Validated license Shipper's Export Declaration Form Hazardous Certificate Packing List Shipper's Letter of Instruction Dock Receipt Documentation: Collection Documents Commercial Invoice Foreign Customs Invoice Consular Invoice Certificate of Origin Inspection Certificate Special Purpose Documents Documentation: Collection Documents Insurance Certificate Air Waybill Bill of Lading Bill of Lading Functions Document of title Receipt of goods Contract of carriage Types clean vs. Foul on board straight vs. . | Chapter 13 Physical Distribution and Documentation Chapter Outline Modes of Transportation - Land - Air Water Cargo or Transportation Insurance Chapter Outline Packing - Packing Problems - Container Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker Contract Logistics Documentation - Shipping Documents - Collection Documents Modes of Transportation Determinants of Transportation Modes - Market Location - Speed - Cost Modes of Transportation Land Air Water conference lines independent lines tramp vessels Multi-modal cargo transport Cargo or Transportation Insurance Marine cargo insurance Special policy Open policy Packing Problems Weight. Breakage Moisture and Temperature Pilferage and Theft Freight Forwarder exporter's agent (shipping agent) performing virtually all aspects of physical distribution moving cargo to overseas destinations in the most efficient and economic manner compensation: fee from exporters and brokerage fee from shipping companies Customs Broker importer's agent entering and clearing goods through customs Documentation: Shipping Documents Export License General license Validated license Shipper's Export Declaration Form Hazardous Certificate Packing List Shipper's Letter of Instruction Dock Receipt Documentation: Collection Documents Commercial Invoice Foreign Customs Invoice Consular Invoice Certificate of Origin Inspection Certificate Special Purpose Documents Documentation: Collection Documents Insurance Certificate Air Waybill Bill of Lading Bill of Lading Functions Document of title Receipt of goods Contract of carriage Types clean vs. Foul on board straight vs. negotiable
