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\"freight<\/a>Basic Information Required to Obtain a Freight Quote<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

When gathering information to obtain an international freight quote, there are a few bits of information you will need to help the freight forwarder offer the quickest and cheapest price possible.<\/p>\n

Mode of transport<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

How are you planning to ship your goods? Typically ocean freight is more economical (unless a shipment is very small) but would result in a significantly longer transit time.<\/p>\n

If choosing airfreight options,\u00a0generally the rates are better if the cargo is kept below 63 inches in height as it opens up more flight options. Keep this in mind before you package your cargo especially if you are shipping multiple boxes. See export packing guidelines <\/a><\/p>\n

If going via ocean freight, you need to decide if LCL (less than container load) or FCL (full container load) is the best option. Do you have the capabilities of loading your cargo at the origin facility?\u00a0\u00a0See How much\u00a0Cargo can I\u00a0load in my container<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Shipper name and address<\/em><\/strong>. <\/i><\/p>\n

There are two pieces of information we would be looking for:<\/p>\n

1 \u2013 The name and address of the exporting company.<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 The name and address of the actual pickup location (if not the same).<\/p>\n

This is essential for providing accurate inland pricing but also for airfreight to confirm if the supplier is a known shipper in the KSMS database. Basically if a shipper is known\u00a0their freight can travel on any aircraft, but if they are an unknown shipper\u00a0they would be\u00a0restricted to freighter aircraft only.<\/p>\n

Cargo Details<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What are you shipping? This is important as some commodities are restricted to certain countries and on certain carriers.<\/p>\n

What are the handling pieces, weight and dimensions? The forwarder will want to know exactly what is shipping. Example: Non-hazardous medical equipment 1 pallet \u2013 600 lbs \u2013 48x40x36 inches.<\/p>\n

Destination<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Where are you shipping to? Is your customer looking for a rate to certain port or airport?<\/p>\n

Keep in mind most countries have numerous freight terminals and airports.<\/p>\n

Incoterms<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is key for international shipping as it controls who is responsible for what charges both at origin and destination. There are\u00a0several terms that can be used and all can be reviewed on our INCOTERMS<\/a> post. Also keep in mind if you are choosing the terms yourself, you will want to pick the terms that\u00a0allows you control the shipping. Also see\u00a0Why should I control my export shipment?<\/a><\/p>\n

Other details that may be required<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n