For example, if you need your cargo to get shipped overseas, then the freight forwarder shall provide you the following documentation:
- Commercial Invoice – The cargo from the seller to the buyer;
- Bill of Lading (BOL) –The contract between the owner of the cargo and the carrier;
- Certificate of Origin (COO) – Statement that indicated the origin of the exported cargo;
- Inspection Certificate – Document that shows the cargo has undergone inspection and tests- that the quality of goods is acceptable;
- Export License –Document for authorization of the export of goods in specific quantities to a specific destination;
- Export Packing List – Detailed packing list what type of packaging container is used, the package measurements, as well as the type of packaging container is being used for the transportation of the cargo.
- Shipper’s Export Declaration (SED) – Document prepared by the US Postal Service (USPS). This document is used for export statistics and is a must if the shipment is greater than $500.
9. The Experience Level Of The Freight Forwarding Service
The years of experience the freight forwarding company has is decisive in this business. The more experience the freight forwarder has, the better.
