Businesses are increasingly using Freight Forwarding to organize their shipping schedules. Freight forwarders provide many benefits, and they can achieve interactive effects by combining various Freight Forwarding services. It makes shipping much easier for a company, freeing it up from having to figure out the complex logistics process.
They can also help with clearing customs and coordinating inland transportation due to their connections around the world. Many businesses may wonder how to undertake employing a freight forwarder and how long it will take.
Step 1
Looking for a Freight Forwarder & getting a quote.
The first step is to choose a freight forwarder. The internet network will help you with that, and will provide the most reliable and sufficient companies. Having chosen a freight forwarder, you must now discuss logistics and request a quote. At ZIZI USA LLC, we provide a variety of useful services such as packaging, warehousing, associating, quality checking, documentation preparation, etc. Our team is capable of providing you with a quote and discussing the specifics of your shipment, depending on what you need.
Step 2
Arranging proper transportation for goods.
Depending on what type of freight it is, ZIZI USA LLC gives an opportunity to the customers to settle their goods down in our warehouses up to 30 days (for free) until the shipment date, as it can take a few days to a couple of weeks. We work with almost every kind of incoterms, such as FOB, EXW, etc. In case of EXW, all the process is being organized successfully with all the necessary documentations.
Step 3
Taking care of import customs clearance.
The freight forwarders will verify the goods’ condition upon receiving them. Thereafter, for international shipments, customs clearance process will begin. Some freight forwarders do not provide customs clearance services. You will need a customs broker in those cases. However, ZIZI USA LLC handles import customs clearance. A shipment must be cleared by its company of origin before leaving the country. The destination country will also need to clear it before it can proceed. We deal with all paperwork needed for clear customs.
Step 4
Arriving at destination.
Following a shipment’s arrival at the port or terminal in its destination country, it usually requires a few things to be done. All documentation and other issues must be resolved, before the shipment can be moved inland. All of these processes are handled by ZIZI USA LLC.
Step 5
Organizing inland transportation.
The last step of shipping is to bring the shipment inland and deliver it to its final destination. Upon arrival, cargo will have to be either transported on a truck or another inland vessel from the shipping terminal or port. The majority of freight forwarders do not provide in-land transportation services, and companies often must find a third party to handle it, but at ZIZI USA LLC, we ensure your goods are handled from the point of origin to their final destination.