Import - Export Guideline

 Many different documents are required for international transportation. The most important documents include the shipper’s export declaration, the bill of lading, the commercial invoice, and the packing list. These documents are used to track the shipment, calculate customs duties, and provide information about the contents of the shipment. A packing list is one of the terms that are used a lot in the business world. Undoubtedly, the correct understanding of these terms can be a good guide for us in commercial affairs. In this article, we are going to talk about an international document called a packing list. Table of Contents Types of International Transportation Documents What is a Packing List? How to Prepare a Packing List Tips for Creating an Effective Packing List Conclusion Types of International Transportation Documents In international trade and transportation, there are documents that specify the features and requirements of the cargo. Shipping documents are the most im...

 One of the most crucial tasks in the business is having proper records and managing the database accurately. Several importers and exporters have a large database containing the files of shipping bills, bill of lading, bill of entry and a number of other documents. ICEGATE is an online portal that helps in managing these records without any hassle. The ICEGATE full form is Indian Customs and Central Excise Electronic Data Interchange or Electronic Commerce Gateway, which has been highly beneficial to a number of importers, exporters, cargo service providers, etc. Every user is provided with a unique ICEGATE ID and their password, which keeps the whole record safe and private. Did You Know? There are more than 7 lakh exporters and importers that are using ICEGATE, which has been beneficial in the smooth running and safeguarding of their business. Currently, there are more than 43542 registered users of this web portal. What is ICEGATE? ICEGATE is termed as Indian Custom and Central...

Container Shipping What Is Container Shipping? We now understand that container shipping involves loading goods onto standardised containers for seamless overseas and inland transportation. Let us now look at the journey of a container filled with goods from one place to another.  Different Stages in Shipping a Container Container shipping involves a laborious process and documentation to ship freight from one destination to the other. Let us break the cycle into simple stages: Order Placed A client will place an order. The delivery process then involves both the manufacturer and a freight forwarder.  Goods are loaded onto warehouse, factory, or farm containers. They have to be packaged and labelled as per international standards. The container is locked and sealed so the goods can remain secured inside the container. Goods Loaded Then they are loaded onto trucks or trains, which carry them to a port storage facility or a container freight station.  The containers are wei...