Bill of Lading Definition Template Types
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Bill of Lading: Definition, Template, Types

Don't worry if, during your first transaction, the term "Bill of Lading" looks foreign to you. We'll clarify the characteristics of this renowned document. The Bill of Lading (or B/L) is one of the key commercial documents used for transactions requiring transportation by land, air, or rail. A carrier will give a shipper a bill of lading to affirm that the goods have been received in good order and are prepared for shipping. These things will then be delivered to the recipient by the carrier. The Bill of Lading ultimately acts as a transportation agreement (usually for maritime transit) between the shipper, recipient, and carrier. This article will serve as an introduction to the document, enabling you to understand its purpose and how to approach it successfully.

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How to find the perfect Logistics Partner and have Successful Logistics Process?
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How to Find the Perfect Logistics Partner and have Successful Logistics Process ?

The logistics without being accompanied is something very complicated. There are a lot of formalities to respect and if they are not respected the export cannot be carried out. If you want to embark on this adventure, you will have to respect a certain number of advice and rules. Do you have more questions about logistics? Do not hesitate to contact our specialists who will answer you in less than 24 hours!

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TRUCKING SERVICES AND ROAD FREIGHT SHIPPING IN CHINA
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Road Freight from China : 7 tips before shipping

China has witnessed dramatic growth over the last three decades or so, something that has seen it emerge as an epicenter for global trade. Most of the production in the world happens in the Asian nation before it finds its way to the rest of the world through the vast network of shipping routes involving road, sea, rail and air transport.

That makes the freight industry big business in China, which is both a good thing and a bad thing.

Good in the sense that the availability of multiple options is always a good thing, and bad in that it can make it extremely difficult to choose a shipping provider with so many alternatives, more so if you’re not very much acquainted with the industry.

When you want to ship items from China, the last thing you want is to be caught up by unnecessary delays, steep delivery charges, and/or unreliable suppliers. Which is not uncommon at all.

That can be catastrophic especially if your shipment is commercial-related as opposed to intended for personal use, whether you run a small drop-shipping business or large commercial operation that regularly imports from China.

For this reason, just like when choosing a moving company for local, cross-country or international moving, you want to do your due diligence to avoid the frustration (and significant losses) that come with choosing an unreliable provider.

In fact, choosing a road freight and trucking service isn’t much different from choosing a moving company, barring a few differences.

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REGULATION OF ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS IN HONG KONG [FULL GUIDE]
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Regulation of electronic products in Hong Kong [FULL GUIDE]

Do you want to transport and sell electronic items in Hong Kong? As with any transport to a foreign country, there are regulations regarding these electronic products.

They therefore come from a specialised body in this field called  EMSD (the Hong Kong Electrical and Mechanical Services Department). The standards used most often come from the Electricity Ordinance of this same department but, as we will see later, international laws can just as easily be applied.

So what are the rules to follow in order to be compliant? There are many requirements to be met. We explain all the safety requirements, standards and documentation on this subject in this article.

There is an FAQ at the end of this article and Docshipper and its specialists are always available to answer any further questions you may have.

Enjoy your reading!

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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT SERVICES THAT A FREIGHT BROKER PROVIDES?
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Everything about Freight Brokers (and What They Do)

When dealing with any type of freight, both shippers and carriers want to ensure that the goods reach their destination in excellent condition and on time. But binding the right carriers and organizing such an endeavored requires a lot of meticulous work. Even a simple mistake may lead to various problems that could potentially delay or affect the whole process quite negatively.

That’s where freight brokers step in. Freight brokers are either individuals or companies that offer to connect a shipper with the best possible qualified carrier. By hiring a freight broker, shippers can allocate all of the work related to shipping their goods to this individual and focus on other areas of their business. With that being said, here are just some of the services most commonly offered by freight brokers.

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