Prepareing Goods for Delivery
To move the goods overseas, you'll need to pack, label, document, insure, and ship them.
Some of this preparation is to protect the goods from damage, theft, or delay in transit.
Some actions are legally required, either by the exporting or importing country.
Packing for Export
Exported goods face greater physical risks on route than domestic
shipments. They're more vulnerable to breakage, theft, and damage. At
some ports, goods may be loaded or unloaded in a net or by a sling,
conveyor, chute, or other method, putting added strain on the package.
Goods might be stacked on top of each other or bump against other
goods.
Overseas, the cargo might be dragged, pushed, rolled, or dropped.
Moisture is also a danger. The cargo also might be unloaded in the
rain. Some foreign ports do not have covered storage facilities. Goods
can also be stolen when inadequately protected.
If you're not equipped to pack the goods yourself, use a
professional packing firm. This service is usually provided at a
moderate cost.
To avoid problems:
- To deter theft, shrink wrapping where possible and don't list the contents or show brand names on the outside of the packages.
- For sea shipments, containerize your cargo whenever possible. Containers vary in size, material, and construction and are best suited for standard package sizes and shapes.
- For air shipments, you can use lighter weight packing, but you must still take precautions. Standard domestic packing should suffice, especially if the product is durable.
Export Marking and Labeling
Export packages need to be properly marked and labeled to meet
shipping regulations, ensure proper handling, conceal the identity of
the contents, and help receivers identify shipments. The buyer usually
specifies export marks that should appear on the cargo, such as:
- Shipper's mark
- Country of origin
- Weight marking (in pounds and in kilograms)
- Number of packages and size of cases (in inches and centimeters)
- Handling marks (international pictorial symbols)
- Cautionary markings, such as "This Side Up."
- Port of entry
- Labels for hazardous materials
Mark containers clearly to prevent misunderstandings and delays in
shipping. Letters are generally stenciled onto packages in waterproof
ink. Markings should appear on three faces of the package, preferably
on the top and the other two sides.
Comply with Trade Requirements
When exporting from India, there are certain things you must do.
Basically, for exporting any goods, you require to get the goods
approved by certain “Customs Authorities”.
There are a number of documents required. There are also many
incentives that the government gives for export of certain goods. To
completely understand all the requirements, legal formalities and
procedures you must read "Procedures For Exports In India"
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Table Of Contents
- Is exporting for you?
- >> What is exporting?
- >> Myths about exporting!
- >> What is the possibility of success?
- >> Do you have the money to export?
- >> Can you handle the "risks" of exporting?
- Developing an "export marketing plan"!
- >> Market Research
- >> Export Market Entry Strategies
- The process of Exporting
- >> Finding over-seas "buyers" and "distributors"
- >> Responding to inquires
- >> Preparing goods for delivery
- >> Getting Paid!