Requirements for Export Shipments to Mexico

The following documents must be provided BEFORE The pickup of any cargo: 

•  Commercial Invoice - Must Include all items shipped, and having individual value indicated, INCLUDING No Charge Items. If No charge, the value must be declared, and then stated that it is furnished at no charge. It Must Indicate the INCOTERMS Of sale, and the consignee name, address, contact and phone and email. The Customs Broker must be shown as the Notify Party, with their full details included. Each Item MUST have the Harmonized Classification indicated on each line item. Country of origin of each piece must be indicated. Any Freight, packing or transportation charges paid by the shipper must be included on this document. It must include a License declaration, and a Diversion Clause, signed by the preparer of the invoice.

• Packing List – Must include individual weights and dimensions, showing each piece from the commercial invoice, and the piece number that it is loaded into.

• NAFTA Certificate of Origin - Items that were made within the NAFTA Territories must be shown on this document, completely executed with all fields completed, and signed by the preparer. Items not made in NAFTA Countries are not to be shown on this document. Tax Identification numbers for all parties must be included. Preference Criterion must indicate the method of knowledge as per the instructions for the preparation of the form.

All Goods must be marked with the shipper’s name, consignees name, and individual items MUST be marked with the country of origin.

A copy of the Truck Bill Of Lading must be provided in advance, to allow it to be sent with the documents to the Border Broker prior to shipment. 

If Insurance is to be required, a request in writing must accompany the documents.

If any hazardous materials are included in the shipment, they must be packed, and documented in accordance with CFR49. MSDS Sheets will then also be required.

To arrange the export shipments of freight to Mexico from the United States please visit www.ServiceShipping.com. When importing and exporting freight to and from the U.S. it is advisable to consult a customs broker to ensure legal compliance and fast delivery. Legal requirements will vary from shipment to shipment.  

Low Cost Shipping on Conatiners From India to the US

Need to ship a container from India to the US? Service Shipping Inc. is one of the largest freight forwarders handling thousands of containers imported from India into the US each year. Due to the large volume of containers Service Shipping handles, they are able to offer below market shipping rates that no other company can beat.

Whether it’s a 20 or 40 foot container, Service Shipping has an Indian Break Bulk Division that handles all containers coming from India being shipped to the United States. Delivery door to door at any port within the US can also include a customs clearance and trucking arrangements. Working with one company throughout the entire import process makes it easier and more cost effective for the importer.

Companies that import containers each month from India will benefit from below market shipping rates that Service Shipping has to offer. Additional customs brokerage services can be provided at the request of the importer that include:

• Customs Clearances – All Ports Within the U.S.
• Door to Door Delivery
• Port to Door Delivery
• Port to Port Delivery
• 20ft Containers
• 40ft Containers

Our Indian Break Bulk Division specializes in the shipment of all types of goods shipped internationally from India to the U.S making sure freight meets government standards for a fast and easy delivery. Streamline the process of importing freight by using an experienced Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder that specializes in international cargo involving India.

To help increase economic growth, the Indian government has invested money in growing its transportation infrastructure. This has helped reduce transportation costs of cargo being exported from India which leads to larger profit margins for distributors and retailers worldwide who are receiving the goods. The goal of this project is to make transportation easier, more cost effective and faster by opening up new roads and railways. The long term investment made by the Indian government will increase shipping productivity and the amount of exports coming from India.

Considering India’s rail system is the fourth most used rail system in the world transporting 350 million tons of freight per year, it is continuing to grow and become more efficient. The Konkan Railway Corporation built the roll on roll off service that commingles roads and railways to work together between Verna in Goa and Kolad in Maharashtra

For below market sea freight rates on containers coming and going to India please visit http://www.serviceshipping.com/indiatous.html

International Longshoremen's Association ILA - Labor Update

In light of the recent issues in California, I wanted to write to provide an update on the current situations regarding the current labor situation in America’s ports.

 

Negotiators reached a tentative agreement to end the crippling strike at La/Long Beach ports late Tuesday, less than 2 hours after Federal Mediators arrived from Washington DC. The strike began November 27 when about 400 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s local clerical workers walked off their jobs. The walkout quickly closed 10 of the 14 Ports Terminals, when members of the clerks sister unions refused to cross picket lines.

 

No terms of the deal were released, but the workers union released a statement that it had received new protections preventing jobs from Being outsourced.

 

This settlement does not include the pending actions in the nations East and Gulf Ports. The Master Contract covering the workers in these port areas is set to expire on December 31, 2012, and no agreement has been made. This threatens a similar strike in the East Coast and Gulf ports. In a discussion I had with a Port Official, I was advised that he did not have a prediction on if a similar tact of a brief strike would be attempted in these ports to force a settlement. To date a strike authorization vote has not been taken, but this official that asked not to be named, advised that Union workers are scheduled to meet next week to consider this possibility.

 

As this action would involve the entire East Coast and Gulf Ports, diversion of cargo will be difficult, as the smaller Canadian ports will be overwhelmed with cargo if this action takes place. We will look at options as the situation develops.

 

As information develops and more information is available, I will share it with you.

 

Please advise any questions you may have on this or any other subject.

 

Respectfully,

Bill Marston CEO

Service Shipping Inc.

1550 E Higgins Road, Suite 108

Elk Grove Village IL 60007

Office: 847-427-1775

Fax: 847-427-1790

www.ServiceShipping.com