Consolidated cargo transportation is a foreign trade transportation method refers to the act of combining two or more non-vessel carriers to ship goods through a shipping company in the name of one or more non-vessel carriers. Do you know the precautions for consolidated cargo transportation and the advantages of consolidated cargo transportation? Let's find out!

Consolidated cargo transportation is divided into two types: "carrier-carrier" and "shipper-carrier".

Two or more non-vessel carriers can establish a "carrier-carrier" type of consolidated cargo transportation relationship by signing an agreement; while the "shipper-carrier" type of combined shipment does not need to sign an agreement , As long as the NVOCC receiving the goods issues its own bill of lading to the NVOCC delivering the goods, it is deemed to have established this type of consolidated cargo transportation relationship.

Regarding the act of consolidating cargo transportation, FMC requires the NVOCC to make the following explanations in the tariff book:

precautions for consolidated cargo transportation

(1) In the transportation of combined cargo, if the NVOCC does not ship the cargo in a combined manner, it shall be stated in the freight rate book;

(2) In consolidated cargo transportation, if a "carrier-carrier" type of combined shipment relationship is established with other non-vessel carriers, the existence of the signed agreement shall be stated in the freight rate;

(3) If the NVOCC makes arrangements for the "shipper-carrier" type of merger, the NVOCC that delivers the goods must explain this behavior in the freight book, and explain the responsibility at the same time. Responsibility to pay for the transportation of goods.

Consolidating cargo transportation can benefit all parties involved

For example: exporters and consignors, carriers and freight forwarders. It is also beneficial to this economic development. For exporters and shippers, they can benefit from a price lower than the price paid to the carrier under normal circumstances.

Especially for small shippers, consolidating cargo transportation can save costs. They have not established a good market, and they do not have enough capacity to bargain with shipping companies or air freight companies.

In addition, shippers have also discovered another advantage of consolidated cargo transportation through freight forwarders. consolidated cargo transportation services provide a wider range of destinations. They are not limited to contacting several shipping companies, but each shipping company may They can only provide services on the routes they operate.

The carrier does not have to deal with individual consignments, which can save a lot of paperwork and time. The carrier can also use his carrying capacity intensively, because the consolidated cargo carrier provides the full container of cargo.

consolidated cargo transportation is a common foreign trade transportation method.The advantages of consolidated cargo transportation are obvious. It is a cargo transportation method chosen by many foreign traders. The precautions for consolidated cargo transportation also need to be paid attention to.

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