Whatever you may be hoping to ship either by air or sea mode of transportation, it's imperative to go past simple searching 'Freight forwarders in UK, Freight forwarder in US, China, Nigeria etc' and thinking through what each company can offer you in term of values.


Finding the best freight forwarder will guarantee you the best fit for your requirements, but where do you start from when it comes to, e.g searching for a professional freight forwarder in Nigeria to handle your shipment from overseas manufacturer and or supplier?

Below are checklist of items you might want to consider when selecting a professional freight forwarder for your next shipping to Nigeria or to any other countries.

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Do you have a shipment that has a foreign name or foreign ID card background to claim from Valuehandlers?

Then, you should note that any shipment which bears foreign name / or foreign background would not be released until after due diligence is carried out by both USA office and Nigeria office. The following would be conducted, checked and confirmed before the release of such shipment(s):

So many people complain of missing goods, damaged goods, delayed delivery of goods, cargoes not properly handled, cargoes with customs issues, among others. And there are so many possible reasons why these could occur.
One of such reasons is the improper way that some of these goods are labeled. And this is why Valuehandlers International Limited is sharing this post on how to properly label your goods from USA to Nigeria

Read how to properly label your goods from China to Nigeria.

There are different kinds of goods ranging from small parcels or packages to big cargoes, from safe goods to dangerous or hazardous goods, among others. This is why goods must be properly labeled.

The importance of properly labeling goods cannot be overemphasized as this gives an insight to how the goods should be handled. In other to properly label your goods, there are a multitude of options available from simple handling instructions, indicators, and hazard warnings to sealed document envelopes. Below, we’ll take you through how to apply labels to your parcels.

Where should labels be placed?
Labels should be placed on the largest surface of the package you are shipping. If it’s a small jiffy bag or envelope, the label should be on the front face of the package. If you’re shipping a box, the label should be on the largest side of the box, which is usually the front face.

Types of Labels

Document enclosed envelopes and labels: This type of label keeps all those important details like the address details and customer’s invoice safe and dry during shipping. These envelope labels feature a full adhesive backing to stick firmly to parcels and are transparent so that the delivery address can clearly be seen on the front. Once the paperwork is folded and tucked in, they seal tight so that everything inside is kept safe. They should be included on every large parcel you ship to your customers, so always ensure you are well stocked with these envelopes.

Handling Instruction Labels: This label includes clear instructions on a parcel. Examples are; ‘Fragile’, ‘This end up’ ,’ Handle with care’, ‘Open with care’, ‘This end up’, ‘This way up’ arrow image, ‘‘Do not crush’, ‘Do not bend’, ‘Documents Enclosed’, ‘Caution Heavy’, among others. If your package needs these special instructions, then adding these labels will ensure everyone who encounters your parcel knows how to handle it correctly. Fragile labels are also available for parcels that are delicate and need to be handled very carefully, such as glass or ceramics.

Hazard Labels: When shipping goods that include anything considered hazardous, like flammable gas, flammable liquid, corrosive or toxic chemicals, then, hazard labels should be also added. This helps couriers to ensure that your package is stored and transported safely, and that no accidents could occur because of mishandling.

Specialist Labels: When shipping goods that are sensitive to static electricity, being dropped or handled roughly or being tilted during shipping from USA to Nigeria, there’s a range of labels that can provide protection for sensitive shipments. There are indicator labels that stick well, resistant to moisture and suitable for shipping from USA to Nigeria. For sensitive electronic equipment such as circuit boards, computer equipment or mobile devices, apply an anti-static packaging label or and combined with anti-static protective bags to your goods to make it clear that it is sensitive to static electricity and must be properly handled.

Postage Labels: In order to send smaller packages like mailing bags, envelopes, among others, simple address labels which states the recipient's address and the return address for the sender might be all that is needed.

Thermal Labels: These type of label lightly burns information directly onto thermal paper for long lasting labels that require no ink, and as such, money is not spent on printing supplies.

If you are unsure as regarding the packaging labels you need, or you need advice on labeling your shipments correctly please get in touch with us now- Call Bola 08032241768, or send an to email:customercare@valuehandlers.comcustomercare@valuehandlers.com

Kidscart:
Hello guys. please i need to know the best ddelivery company i could use for making nation wide delivery in Nigeria. i use to here of some up coming logistic company that. i also know that some of them could be scam. I also know of NIPOST. But i don't know how reliable their service is. If you know please let me know too. If you also know of any good logistic company that can fulfill same day delivery within lagos and not more than 3days delivery to other states, kindly share please. My business could use your help.

thanks in advance.

You should try Valuehandlers International Limited
We are into Supply Chain Management specialized in the movement of goods/cargo/items of any weight (as low as 1kg) from one place to another, from one country to another.
Our services includes Shipping of Goods to Nigeria from over 80 Countries.
Procurement of Goods
Logistics
Shipping and Clearing of Goods either by Sea or Air.
Weekly consolidation services from CHINA, USA, UK
Direct Shipping and clearing Sea and Air.
Groupage (LESS CONTAINER LOAD) as well as FCL (FULL CONTAINER LOAD).
Less Thank Truck Load services to other states in Nigeria.
please feel free to make any enquirers as we will be glad to attend to them all.
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This post seeks to provide simple answer to questions like "what is tin", "where to register TIN?", and " What are the requirement for TIN registration".

WHAT IS TIN?

TIN, which is an acronym for Tax Identification Number,, is a unique identifier for an individual or a company for the specific purpose of tax remittance. And it is issued by Nigeria Revenue Authority. TIN is a prerequisite for importer and exporter (individual/ enterprise) that is willing to do international business. Profit making company requires TIN for the smooth running of such business while incorporated do not.

The importance of TIN includes but not limited to; Applying for trade licenses & Import and export licenses, obtaining a tax clearance certificate, accessing government loans, accessing Forex, including gaining access to Single trade Window portal.



WHERE TO REGISTER TIN?

For individuals or company, TIN can be applied for at FIRS Office.



WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIN REGISTRATION?

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Try other businesses like importation

Yes you should and while at it, you should try Valuehandlers International Limited
We are into Supply Chain Management specialized in the movement of goods/cargo/items of any weight (as low as 1kg) from one place to another, from one country to another.
Our services includes Shipping of Goods to Nigeria from over 80 Countries.
Procurement of Goods
Logistics
Shipping and Clearing of Goods either by Sea or Air.
Weekly consolidation services from CHINA, USA, UK
Direct Shipping and clearing Sea and Air.
Groupage (LESS CONTAINER LOAD) as well as FCL (FULL CONTAINER LOAD).
please feel free to make any enquirers as we will be glad to attend to them all.
Thanks
Contact Bola on 08032241768, or send us an email: customercare@valuehandlers.com
We're the Winner of "Logistics Excellence Prize 2018" in Africa
Visit www.valuehandlers.com for more information.

Have you ever been in a dilemma?
Have you ever been confused as regarding what mode of shipping to use?
Have you ever wondered which is best between ocean freight and air freight?
Are you interested in making the best use of your time, money and energy when it comes to international shipping?

If your answer is yes to the above questions, then this write up is for you!
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Do you need to process SONCAP certificate for imports? then you have to read this!
It is very important to note that the documents needed or required for importation is dependent on the type or nature of goods being imported. Thus, the onus falls on the importers of goods to check which particular importation documents are needed per case. If the item is SON regulated for instance, the importer is to have for every consignment a SON Product Certificate (PC) and a SONCAP Certificate (SC). SON PC and SONCAP are issued by SON approved inspection agency. Approved agencies include SGS, INTERTEK and COTECNA. The PC is used to open Form M while the SC is used to raise the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR).

Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) was established by Act. No.56 of 1971 which vested it with the authority for:
• Standards elaboration
• Determination of Product Specifications
• Quality assurance system of commodities
• Quality assurance for industrial raw materials
• Quality assurance for imported products
• Metrology Services.
In order to process SONCAP, the following documents are needed.

Requirements and Procedure for SONCap processing

Do you know what demurrage and or detention mean?

Are you familiar with the causes of demurrage and detention?

If no, you need to first read Causes of Demurrage and Detention, and if yes, then you need to know how to avoid demurrage and detention.

Demurrage is the fee charged when import containers are still full and under the control of the shipping line. It is incurred when the container has not yet been picked up by the consignee, and the free time for pick up set by the ocean line has expired for the container. It can also be charged after the loaded export container has been returned to the possession of the steamship line but cannot be shipped out due to non-carrier related errors (e.g. failure to provide relevant export documentation) once the allotted free time has expired. So, additional fees for extra storage period would be incurred until container is shipped.

Detention on the other hand, occurs when the consignee holds onto the carrier’s container outside of the port, terminal, or depot beyond the free time that is allotted. In other words, it is charged when import containers have been picked up, but the container (full or empty) is still in the possession of the consignee and has not been returned within the allotted time. For instance, if a period of 5 free days is provided to return an empty import container to the steamship line after pick up, but the consignee takes 7 days to return this container, the steamship will charge for 2 days of Detention. For export, detention is the charged when an empty container has been picked up for loading, and the loaded container is returned to the steamship line after the allotted free time.

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Causes Of Demurrage And Detention

There are so many reasons why cargo undergoes unnecessary delay at the port which subsequently attracts excessive port and terminal charges.

Importers and exporters must have the knowledge of what can lead to demurrage and detention before proceeding with shipment.

There is a big comparison and confusion about demurrage and detention. One must understand both clearly. Demurrage relates to container storage at terminal (charged by the port) while Detention relates to container usage (charged by the shipping line). Both terms affect import and export differently.


IMPORT

Demurrage occurs when the import container as loaded from the port of origin is under the control of shipping line and the consignee fails to pick up after the free time has been exceeded.

Meanwhile, the free time commences as at when the container has been discharged from the vessel to the terminal. As a result of this, demurrage fees are charged for storage.

Detention on the other hand, occurs when the container either full or empty is out of the port terminal and has not been returned by the consignee within the allotted time. In this situation detention fee would be charged based on number of days spent.


EXPORT

Demurrage occurs when the loaded export container arrive the shipping line terminal to proceed with export and the exporter fails to provide necessary documents in due time.

This will not allow the shipping line to load the container to the originally scheduled vessel and book the container for a new vessel. Demurrage charges would set in for additional storage.

Detention occurs when the exporter picks the empty container at the shipping line terminal and fails to return the loaded container after the allotted free time. Detention fees would be charged for additional days outside the terminal.

Here are the major reasons why some containers incur demurrage/detention or demurrage and detention

What is PAAR?

PAAR is an acronym for Pre- Arrival Assessment Report.
It is a document (or Clean Report of Inspection document) which confirm conformity of the import to importer's country set criteria and or import guidelines. It provides timely, multi-dimensional risk analysis at every stage of customs processes.

PAAR is also a document that determines the rate of duty to be paid on a particular item / Group of items imported. it also show clearly the exchange rate at the time of transaction.
On Dec, 2012 the then controller general (CG) of Nigeria customs introduced Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) as a replacement for RAR ( Risk assessment Report) .


See 5 simple steps to obtaining Form M

Requirements for PAAR Processing:

Final Invoice

Packing List

Original Bill of Lading

CCVO (Combine Certificate of Value and Origin)

Son Cap Certificate.

PAAR Procedure by Customs.

1. The importer contacts his supplier to make the above documents which are also known as final shipping documents available.
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There are a number of documents and records that will be necessary for filing a marine insurance claim.
Check out what Cargo Marine Insurance means
Marine Cargo Insurance is put in place so as to protect the cargo that is being shipped. In some countries, it serves as part of a regulation that must be observed when it comes to shipping.
See why your export or import needs Cargo Marine Insurance
Cargo insurance covers loss of or damage to goods while in transit by land, sea and air.
Every claim is different, and having experienced legal support at your disposal can speed up the claims process and ensure that costly mistakes are avoided. In order to file a marine insurance claim, it is necessary to submit the following documents by the policyholder.
• Duly filled original marine insurance policy or certificate
• Copy of billing lading
• Survey report/missing certificate
• Original invoice and packing list along with weight notes
• Copies of all the correspondence exchanged between you and the insurance company
• Claim bill
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With the benefits of reduced customs cost, cost savings and cheaper shipping rate among others, a lot of people like to consolidate their goods for shipment. However, I have seen a lot of people lament of being cheated because they shipped a very small item in a big box and are charged with dimensional weight. It should be noted that shipping companies follow IATA policy which states that whichever is higher (dimensional weight or actual weight) would be charged upon.
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Cargo consolidation is the combination of cargo of many consignees into one lot and then preparing it for shipping. For consolidation, smaller shipments are combined into larger shipments to take advantage of less hassle in shipping. And this brings about lowered costs and fast transport.

The procedure for USA air consolidation is as follows:

· Submit your shipping enquiries / packing list to or use Quote request form

· Receive an email detailing; USA Shipping rate and Procedure.

· Complete registration using a link attached to an email you receive.

· You'll be verified and Free Shipping address given to you in an email.

· Ensure you complete Inbound Cargo alert (A form, to notify us of your cargo movement to a US address we assigned to you.

Confirm if you require pick up from supplier by sending mail to customercare@valuehandlers.com or Call Bola on 08032241768

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Groupage refers to the combination of cargo from more than one shipper and or to more than one consignee for shipment together. It is usually in a single shipping container. One arrival, the container is unloaded and each individual shipment may be claimed by its appropriate consignee. It is also called consolidation.

Groupage is the same as LCL (Less than Container Load). Transporting a shipment with other goods in the container is referred to as LCL. That means that multiple LCL shipments with different Bills of Lading and different owners can be loaded in a single container. Any space used in the container is subject to a charge.

Benefits of Groupage Shipping

1. Groupage (LCL) shipping is a cheap method to ship less than container load to Nigeria.

2. A few freights in can be transported in one truck. We transport consolidated cargos for our clients on a regular basis.

3. Cost of shipping Package by Ocean Freight is reduced when you share container.

4. Full truck load. There is no empty loading space remaining, for which extra payment would have to be made.

5. Shipping cost is shared. As a result, you receive a better, cheaper and affordable rate.

6. Small freights would be shipped without over-payment.
7. Delivery of small quantities of goods without overpaying.
Procedure or Process of Groupage Shipping
1. Schedule a Pick up and we can receive in Our overseas Facility

2. Create Shipment: After an agreement has been made between supplier in any country and importer in Nigeria, importer will contact freight forwarder in Nigeria who has a network in the country of supply.

3. Freight Forwarder Receive Cargo details and supplier's contact: After the release of cargo details and supplier's contact details to the freight forwarder, the forwarder will contact supplier to double check the shipment information provided by the importer, in order to work out best modality.

4. Forwarder do the Pick up or Supplier Send shipment to freight forwarder: Depending on what fits in, most forwarders can pick up from supplier warehouse, and supplier can ship to forwarder's export warehouse, from where cargo is prepared for export to Nigeria.

Groupage shipping transit time to Nigeria

A lot of customers always have this above question on their lips each time they want to ship from one country to another.

It should however be noted that the days a shipment takes vary on different factors.

Each item, cargo, order or shipment has a different processing time frame.
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Hazardous goods are also known as dangerous goods. They refer to items or materials with some inherent properties which, if not controlled in the right way, may present a potential hazard. This hazard could affect any type of living organism and/or the safety of the environment.

They come in a variety of forms, including liquids, solids or gases. They may be cold or hot and odorless or pungent. The negative effects they have can be fatal or minimal and everything in between. They could include flammable liquids, chemical substances, lithium batteries and even air bags.

Dangerous goods are in to various categories and can be identified according to whether or not they’re poisonous, flammable, explosive or have the capacity to present some other type of hazard.


Click to read tips to properly handle hazardous goods.

What is a Bill of Lading?

A Bill of Lading is one of the most important documents in the shipping industry. It is the receipt for the goods carried on ship. It is an evidence of contract between the shipper and the carrier. In other words, it is a legally binding document providing the driver and the carrier all the details needed to process the freight shipment and invoice it correctly. It is a documented title for the goods, signifying that the holder of the Bill of Lading is the legal owner of the goods it states.

Why is it important?

The bill of lading is important because it serves as a receipt the goods describing their apparent condition, quantity and any other distinctive numbers or marks, it is also a document of title to the goods and is generally transferable by endorsement, and it contains some of the terms and conditions of carriage and hence in most of the cases it is the only evidence of a contract of carriage.

Who signs it?

It should be noted that the bill of lading is always issued by the carrier (who is the person or company that undertakes the professional conveyance of goods or people. That is the ship or the owner of the ship) based on the goods that are received from the shipper (who is the owner of the cargo being transported from one place to another through a carrier). The Master of the ship or the carrier company’s agent signs the B/L on behalf of the carrier.

Precautions or things to note before signing the bill of lading.

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Importers, exporters and other party players, have been encouraged towards getting insurance for their cargo. However, when the purpose of a thing isn’t known, abuse is inevitable. That is why Valuehandlers has decided to give an insight to reasons why your goods (import or export) need cargo insurance.

Cargo insurance covers loss of or damage to goods while in transit by land, sea and air.

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Some believe that by not insuring their cargo, they are saving a lot but that isn’t true. Reasons why you need cargo insurance include:

1. Insuring your cargo reduces exposure to financial loss: An exporter who has not been paid for the goods at the time of shipment, or an importer who has paid for all or part of the goods prior to receiving them, runs the risk of suffering a financial loss if the goods are lost or damaged during transit.

2. In terms of general average, getting cargo insurance for your cargo expedites the release of your cargo: You may be required to post a bond and/or cash deposit in order to obtain release of your cargo following a general average – even though there was no loss or damage to your goods. By purchasing insurance, your insurance company assumes the responsibility and expedites the release of your cargo. General Average is an internationally accepted principle where if certain types of accidents occur to the vessel, all parties share in the loss equally.

3. Cargo insurance is important because it could be a contractual requirement: Your sales contract may request that you to provide ocean cargo insurance to protect the buyer’s or banks’ interest. This is especially true when selling goods CIP or CIF. Failure to do so cannot only subject you to financial loss if there is loss or damage to the goods, but non-compliance with the terms of your contract with the buyer can lead to loss of sales and legal problems.

4. Insuring your cargo covers limited carrier liability: By law, carriers are not responsible for many common causes of loss that occur in transit (for example, acts of God, general average, etc.). And, even if they are liable, carriers’ liability in the event of a loss is limited – either by contract in the bill of lading or by law. In most cases, you will only recover cents on the dollar from the carrier. This is why it is advisable to insure your cargo.

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Ayokunleayoolashakirudeen:
Are you joking?


So you know hazardous materials are dangerous, but you are hell bent on importing it to our abode.

You seriously need help bro.

This is why you need to read this post so you can be educated.
Do you know what hazardous goods are?
Do you know that seemingly harmless products like table tennis balls, nail polish, paint, and perfumes are listed as hazardous materials.
Do you know that some hazardous goods are essential for us?

Kindly read this article before you make conclusions.
Thanks.

What are hazardous goods?

Hazardous goods are also known as dangerous goods. They refer to items or materials with some inherent properties which, if not controlled in the right way, may present a potential hazard. This hazard could affect any type of living organism and/or the safety of the environment.

They come in a variety of forms, including liquids, solids or gases. They may be cold or hot and odorless or pungent. The negative effects they have can be fatal or minimal and everything in between. They could include flammable liquids, chemical substances, lithium batteries and even air bags.

Dangerous goods are in to various categories and can be identified according to whether or not they’re poisonous, flammable, explosive or have the capacity to present some other type of hazard.

Ship dangerous goods into Nigeria.

Below are tips to know in order to properly handle hazardous goods.

1. Pack the goods properly. Pack the goods properly and pay close attention to leakages, breakages and weaknesses in the container. Thoroughly check all packaging of Dangerous Goods before they leave, and brief your freight forwarders on what action to take if any damage occurs in transit. Packaging of the goods is very important because it makes sure that material will reach destination safe and sound. It is also very important because people could be harm in case of leaking hence all countries have strict rules and regulation for packaging such materials. The rules and regulations of packaging should be followed strictly to avoid any danger and problems in transit. Valuehandlers can help you properly package your material. To ensure dangerous items are handled and packaged properly each time, put detailed processes in place for people to follow. This will reduce the risks of things going wrong.

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An invoice provides a detailed account of the products or service and a set of other information. It can vary a bit depending on the requirements in the country the invoice is issued and the type of product or service being sold. While a packing list is a document which details the contents, quantities, carton count of the shipped product, and often dimensions and weight, of each package or container. It serves to inform all parties involved with shipping, including transport agencies, government authorities, and customers, about the contents of the package. It also helps them deal with the package accordingly.

Read Why your Forwarder or Clearing Agent Needs Invoice and Packing List For Your Shipment

The risk of not including invoice and packing list when processing your shipment for international transfer is so enormous and can lead to great loss. They include but not limited to:
• When packing list and invoice is not included, you suffer the risk of your shipment being mishandled. This is because with packing list and invoice comes the knowledge of how well to handle the shipment. But when they are absent, there is room for your package to be mishandled.
• Without invoice the track record of what the buyer paid for is not kept. As such, the buyer can suffer the risk of not getting what was paid for.
• Without packing list lost cargo cannot be identified as packing list gives the quantity of the cargo. The risk of lost cargo can be suffered when packing list is not included in a shipment.
• Invoice is usually needed to process Marine Insurance. Without it, marine insurance would not be process. Risk of not getting insurance for your cargo can occur when packing list and invoice is not included when processing your shipment for international transfer.

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For more information or enlightenment, do call us on 08032241768 or send us a mail at customercare@valuehandlers.com

It is widely known that NAFDAC, the acronym for National Agency for Food Drug and Administration Control (NAFDAC) is responsible for controlling, maintaining the distribution of transportation, advertisement, exportation, importation, manufacture and the registration of the categories of products such as drugs, chemicals, consumable goods, cosmetics, biological, and medical services.

And as such, NAFDAC has requirements for the production or importation of food, drugs or consumable goods in Nigeria depend on whether such items are produced locally or abroad.

Below are the requirements for locally produced items or products;

· Certificate of incorporation issued by the corporate affairs commission

· The certificate of inspection issued by NAFDAC

· Original copy of Power of Attorney from the product manufacturer (if imported)

· Comprehensive certificate of analysis of the batch of product submitted for registration from the manufacturer stating the name and signature of the analysis.

· Trademark approval for brand name.

· Application forwarded to the Director stating the name of the manufacturer, brand name and product.

· Completed NAFDAC application form

· Three samples of product for quality analysis and inspection.

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As regarding international shipping, a number of documents are required to complete the shipping process. It is very advisable that importer and exporters in Nigeria and other players in the maritime industry understand the role and requirement of these documents needed for international trade or shipping.
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There's an old saying that if you think safety is expensive, try an accident. Accidents cost a lot of money. Not only in damage to the goods and in claims for injury, but also in the loss of the company's reputation. It is very important that shipping agents abide with cargo safety handling instruction in order to avoid accidents.

Here are some tips or instruction to follow in order to ensure that cargo is properly handled and its safety is ensured.
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A mistake increases your experience and experience decreases your mistakes. If you learn from your mistakes then others learn from your success. Others can also learn from your mistakes and make success out of them and that is why Valuehandlers is sharing some common mistakes in shipping. Mistakes make you human but being aware of the common mistakes can help you avoid them.

Some of the common mistakes in shipping include:

Listing the wrong address: This is a common mistake that creates a lot of hassle and at the end of the day, your shipment ends up in the wrong address and would have to be tracked down. This is more stressful, results in wasting more money and time to reship package, and in cases where deadline have to be met such deadline could be missed and such would result in making a bad impression. Ensure you double check the bill of lading multiple times to be sure the address is accurate. You could also allow someone else to cross check and ensure you are not missing anything. Ensure that the ZIP Code, State Code, Country Code, etc is correct.



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Improper Packing: This is another mistake that is usually being made when it comes to shipping. Faulty package can bring about product damage. If a product is not properly packed, it could end up damaging the product. When it comes to packaging, consult a professional. It is better to invest money in ensuring a product is well packaged than having to bear additional cost for damaged, misplaced or delayed goods. Packaging is very important as it protects your product and also builds your brand’s image and identity. Ensure you are using the right packaging for the product you are shipping.

Read How to Properly Package Goods

Relying on one carrier: As regarding medium or large scale business owners, relying on one carrier could be a big mistake. The shipping business is a risk-taking one and as such, your shipping needs could change over time. It is advisable to use multi-carrier shipping as a single carrier may not be specializing in different shipping needs. Working in a multi-carrier environment, business owners have the flexibility to choose the shipping carrier based on factors like scale, expertise and geographical areas covered by the carriers. A smart approach is using a third party like Valuehandlers International Limited who has representation in over 80 countries to ensure that your needs are met at a very affordable price. Check list of 80 countries here

Listing the wrong freight weight: Estimating weight of shipment is one of the biggest mistakes made in shipping by business owners. Shipping carriers weigh the packages before shipment and if there is a difference in the actual weight and the weight mentioned by the owners, it would attract extra cost. Estimating weight results in the adding up of all the small weight in decimal points and this increases the sipping cost significantly.

The best thing to do is to measure the exact product weight before and after packing. Business owners should contact carriers about techniques used to measure the measure the weight.

Read Why Shipment Are Charged On Dimensional Weight and Not Actual Weight

Listing wrong freight class: Furthermore, the lower the freight class, the lower price. However, in cases where the wrong freight class was chosen, reclassification fee would be added and that would result to spending even more money than if the shipment had been classified properly in the first place. Don’t guesstimate as that could cost more. Get the correct freight class. If you need help, ask for help. It is important to get the right freight weight and class.

Signing the delivery receipt without inspecting the shipment: Inspecting the shipment when it is delivered is very important. A clean receipt without notes would make the carrier believe the package was fine upon delivery and the damage took place afterwards. All freight received by the consignees should be inspected and abnormalities should be noted before signing delivery receipt. If damage is omitted on the delivery receipt, it would be difficult and almost impossible to recover any cost with a damage claim. Shippers and carriers can refer to the clean receipt and claim damage must have occurred after delivery. When in doubt, make a not that there could be possible damage pending inspection.

Trying to do it all: This is a terrible mistake that business owners do make. They try to do it all and that could result in catastrophe. As our business grows, outsource logistics if it is not your area of expertise. Invest in the growth of your company and leave the intricate logistics processes to another party.

Mistakes can always be avoided as long as you open up and ask questions. Valuehandlers International Limited is here to help you and ensure you don’t spend your hard earned money on simple mistakes. You can rest easy with your shipment in our hands. You call us on 08032241768 or send us a mail at customercare@valuehandlers.com

Have you ever wondered why your forwarder or clearing agent needs invoice and packing list for your shipment? Why they are so particular about it?

First we need to look at the meaning of both terms so we can understand why freight forwarders need them.

Invoice:

An invoice is referred to as a commercial document, which is issued to a buyer from a seller as regards a sale transaction. It indicates the products, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services that the seller had provided the buyer. In other words, it is a document sent to a buyer that specifies the amount and cost of products or services that have been provided by a seller.

Payment terms are usually stated on the invoice. These may specify that the buyer has a maximum number of days, or period of time in which to pay and is sometimes offered a discount if paid before the due date. The buyer could have already paid for the products or services listed on the invoice. An invoice indicates what must be paid by the buyer according to the payment terms of the seller.

From the perspective of a buyer, an invoice is a purchase invoice. The document indicates the buyer and seller, but the term invoice indicates money is owed or owing. An invoice provides a detailed account of the products or service and a set of other information. It can vary a bit depending on the requirements in the country the invoice is issued and the type of product or service being sold.

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Packing List

Packing List (which is also known as a bill of parcel, unpacking note, packaging slip, (delivery) docket, delivery list, manifest or customer receipt, shipping list) is a document which details the contents, quantities, carton count of the shipped product, and often dimensions and weight, of each package or container. It serves to inform all parties involved with shipping, including transport agencies, government authorities, and customers, about the contents of the package. It helps them deal with the package accordingly.

It is a document that contains all details concerning the package. It helps the different parties handling the package know how well to handle it.

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Reasons Why Your Forwarder Needs Invoice and Packing List For Your Shipment

A lot of people get confused when asked about the kind of ocean shipping they want. It is essential to know the types of ocean shipping that exist in order to decipher the one which would be best to carry out your shipping per time.

Different types of ocean shipping can be used based on the nature of goods, quantity or volume of goods and even budget to ship the goods.

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Ocean shipping refers to the movement of cargo from one place to another through ships or sea. And there are a number of ways Ocean Shipping can be carried out.

· Container Ships: This refers to one of the ways or one of the major types of freight shipping. They are designed in 20 feet and 40 feet. Two ways shipping can be done under this is Less Than Container Load (LCL), and Full Container Load (FCL). Less Than Container Load (LCL) refers to the kind of shipping whereby cargo does not occupy the entire container and goods from different shippers are loaded together into a container and shipped. Full Container Load (FCL), just as the name implies refers to the kind of shipping whereby cargo occupies the entire container.

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· RORO (Roll on-Roll off): This is another type of freight shipping or cargo vessel that has horizontal loading of wheelbase vehicles through stern ramps. It is used to transport different rolling materials, road haulage and passenger vehicles. It is also used to transport cars as they can be driven directly into the ship. RORO can also be used to transport containers and this can be referred to as CONRO. Cargoes like big cases, aluminum, coils
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If you are into auto shipping, or your auto shipping gets done by a freight broker or agent, it is very important to be conversant with the documents that are needed to clear your car from Tincan or Apapa.

In order to clear your car at Lagos sea port, the documents needed are bill of lading and a means of identification.
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