What information must be included when requesting a transport quote?

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marko · Accepted Answer

Because the international supply chain involves so many diverse procedures and participants, professional freight forwarders can be a great help in facilitating cargo movement around the world. Companies that specialize in freight forwarding have extensive knowledge of the complex procedures involved in international trade, including export documentation, international shipping costs, customs clearance procedures, import duties and taxes, port handling fees, domestic distribution, and cargo insurance. Despite the fact that you are dealing with top professionals, you will still need to be actively involved in the process. To begin with, you will need to provide certain details when requesting a quote for transport services:

Deadline for delivery
Pickup address
Final delivery address
Incoterms (Learn more about Incoterms here)
Transport mode (if you have a preference)
Frequency of transports
Your possibilities as an importer or exporter
Customs office (preferred place for customs clearance)
Type of goods
Shipment dimensions (length, width, height)
Weight of shipment
Type of packaging
Special requirements of your goods (temperature-sensitive, oversized, fragile, valuable, dangerous, flammable etc.)
Information about your company (tax number and contact person)
Required insurance and value of goods

The list continues, but these points are essential when requesting a transport quote. Having critical information on hand can drastically speed up the process and reduce the time it takes to get an offer. If your shipment is time-sensitive, make sure to mention this as well. If a logistics company representative requests further information or documents, know that it is absolutely necessary. If you are unfamiliar with the items on the list, don't worry!cargo-partner’s experts will be delighted to advise you and ensure transparency throughout the entire process. For more information, visit the cargo-partner website or contact us for a detailed consultation!