International maritime standards

International standards for shipping include packaging standards, document requirements, marine insurance, modes of transportation, transportation time and tracking, customs clearance procedures, etc.

1, packaging standard

The goods must be properly packed to ensure that they will not be damaged during transportation. Packaging materials usually include cartons, wooden cases, foamed plastics, etc. The packing must conform to international maritime standards to ensure the safe transportation of goods.

2. Document requirements

Moving companies usually need customers to provide relevant documents, such as cargo list, packing list, bill of lading, etc. These documents are used to handle the import and export procedures of goods and coordinate with shipping companies.

3. Marine insurance

Moving companies usually advise customers to buy marine insurance to protect the goods from possible loss or damage in the process of shipping. Marine insurance usually charges a certain percentage of the value of the goods.

4. Transportation method

According to the nature and destination of the goods, different modes of transportation can be selected, such as full container or bulk cargo transportation, container transportation, etc. Moving companies usually recommend the appropriate mode of transportation according to the requirements of customers and the characteristics of goods.

5, transportation time and tracking

It usually takes a certain transportation time to take international shipping, depending on the destination and route. Moving companies usually provide goods tracking services to ensure that customers know the transportation status of goods in time.

6. Customs clearance procedures

After the goods arrive at the destination port, they need to go through relevant customs clearance procedures, including customs declaration and customs duty payment. Moving companies usually provide relevant customs clearance agency services to simplify procedures for customers.