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After booking freight space on a vessel, what’s the next big thing an export should be worried about? One of the common answers is to ensure that the consignment arrives on time at the cargo terminal for loading. For this, it is important that there is sound communication between exporters and stevedores. Unfortunately, many exporters tend to ignore this small but significant aspect of hassle-free shipping. So, is it indeed a humungous task to obtain cargo clearance from a terminal operator? What can possibly go wrong and how to avoid it from happening? Here’s a discussion to help you understand. Importance of Pre-receival Advice The exchange of messages between an exporter and a stevedore is called  pre-receival advice (PRA) . As soon as a consignment is ready for dispatch to the port, the exporter would send PRA to the stevedore, requesting cargo clearance. The PRA contains vital information about the consignment, including details about goods, containers, freight booking, and so...

What is freight booking price you paid for your previous consignment? Was it in your designated budget? Did it affect your anticipated bottom line? After a thorough review and analysis, you may conclude that you actually ended up paying higher. Furthermore, you are unable to recognize how it could have been avoided. In general, there are some very small things to take care of in order to reduce freight booking expenses significantly. Let us visit the top ones in the discussion below. Last Minute Bookings Are Disastrous Still, a majority of exporters commit this mistake. Approaching a freight space provider n the last minute can result in: Unavailability of the required freight space Delay in shipping the consignment Poor business reputation and unhappy customers And of course, higher than expected prices In order to avoid these consequences, make it a habit to book freight space well in advance. Apart from saving frustration, it can help you grab the best deals ava...

The success of every export consignment depends largely on the accuracy of the export documents. Even a small error may lead to a big hurdle and your shipment may get trapped for days or weeks. In most of the cases, human errors, lack of knowledge and inexperience are the main culprits that leave loopholes in the important documents required for international trading. Here are the most common mistakes that you should essentially take note of before beginning the export documentation process . Incorrect Contact Information If you misspell the name or address of the consignee, be prepared for the late delivery of the consignment. It usually happens due to typos or unverified/outdated data in your records. For example, one of your old consignees might update their phone numbers and fail to inform you. Make sure that you verify this information before starting the documentation for every consignment. Erroneous Classification of Goods Many exporters commit the mistake while classifyi...