sarrc presentation september 16,2015. freight forwarder moving company end to end process...
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International Assignments Household Goods
SARRC PresentationSeptember 16,2015
Who Are We?Freight Forwarder Moving Company
End to end process management for movement of freight
Arranges for collection, transportation and delivery services by contracting various carriers and agents
Coordinates logistics Manages import/export and
customs clearance processes and paperwork.
Part of the supply chain for the forwarder.
Origin services: Pre move surveys, packing and collection of shipments.
Destination services: Delivery and unpacking of shipments.
Understanding Shipment Types
Air Shipments
Corrugated Containers Allowance
predetermined by employer
Critical items for temporary housing and job start in host country.
Shipping Container Sizes
cubes, volume and weight
Surface Shipments
• Allowance predetermined by employer• Furniture
• Personal Effects
Lift Van200 cubic feet1,000 lbs. (87x45x87 )
40’ Container:2200 cubic feet12,000 lbs.(39.7x7.8x7.9)45’ High Cube Container:2500 cubic feet15,000 lbs.(44.7x7.8x8.10)
20’ Container:1100 cubic feet6,000 lbs.(19.5x7.8x7.9)
Forwarding Documents Inventories Bill of Lading Copy of Passport Visa Power of Attorney Form Country Specific Requirements
Food, Alcohol and Tobacco – strongly discouraged Plants, seeds, blubs and soil Firearms and ammunition Pornographic material Taxidermy, fur and animal skins Certain carpets and rugs Artifacts and antiquities from certain regions Medications with or without prescriptions
Restricted Items Examples
Visual analysis of all contents for various approved shipment methods based on benefits.
Documentation of special requirementsCrating, appliance service, disassembly/reassembly
Origin access evaluationShuttle service, stair carries, long carries
Submit all estimated weight/volume and special requirements back to forwarder so they can book containers and subsequent logistics.
Household Goods Survey
Origin Services Packing and Loading
Boxes • Traditional moving boxes• Laydown wardrobes• Screening of contents by movers
Padding• Paper pads• Soft corrugated material
Inventory• Descriptive• Itemized contents of boxes• Serial numbers for electronics• May need to be translated
Direct load of shipping containers to ensure
volume limits are not exceeded.
Air Shipments – Transit 14-21 Days
Pack and transport to warehouse to await consignment◦ 1 day
Transit to airport usually ◦ 48 hours
Air freight to destination ◦ 7-10 days
Customs clearance and delivery◦ 2-5 days
Export pack, wrap and load◦ 1-2 days for 20 ft. container◦ 3-5 days for 40 ft. container
Transport to Port◦ 1-3 days
Ocean Freight◦ 3-6 weeks
Customs Clearance and Delivery◦ 1-2 weeks
Ocean Shipments – Transit 6-8 Weeks
Customs Exams
VACIS Exam: X-Ray exams that currently affect 80% of shipments.
Physical Exam: Shipments that fit a categorical reason for examination.
Tailgate Exam: Spot check of random items to determine if anything suspicious is discovered.
Intensive Exam: Containers drayed to exam site and contents are physically inspected.
USDA Exam: Inspects the goods for insects, infestation or improper wood packaging.
CET Exam: Physical inspection for narcotics, drugs and weapons.
Additional Concerns
Port Congestion
Port and Labor Strikes
Increased Demurrage Charges
Terminal Handling
Increased Governmental Influences
Destination Services - Delivery
Deliver to residence Unpack boxes and
unwrap furniture Reassemble furniture
Unique Challenges Parts for assembly Access issues Housing variables Customs Exams Damages
Changes in long term storage benefits
Discard and donate programs
Increase in short term & temporary assignments
Industry Trends – Hot Topics
Questions?