In import and export companies, the documentation we use is the invoice, the packing list, and the shipping authorization.
Shipping goods by sea is preferable when time is not a factor and the volume of cargo is greater. A clear example of this is shipping containers by sea.
The shipment and transport of containers by road and other goods is particularly common when transport is carried out within the EU.
Yes, it is possible for sea, land, and air shipments. For full container shipments by sea, there is no sea groupage for all destinations. And for land shipments of goods throughout Europe, as well as air shipments to anywhere in the world.
The different Incoterms are CFR, CIF, EXW, FCA, DAP, and DDP, which are among the most common in the import and export of goods. If you want to know what Incoterms are, you can find more details in our blog post or contact us.
Yes, there are usually a few days of free storage of goods at the port or warehouse, which must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
