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Physical Distribution and Documentation: Modes of Transportation, Cargo Insurance, Packing Problems, Freight Forwarder,

This chapter outlines the different modes of transportation (land, air, water), cargo insurance, packing problems, and the roles of freight forwarders and customs brokers in physical distribution. It also covers documentation such as shipping documents, collection documents, and the importance of bills of lading.

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Physical Distribution and Documentation: Modes of Transportation, Cargo Insurance, Packing Problems, Freight Forwarder,

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  1. Chapter 13 Physical Distribution and Documentation

  2. Chapter Outline • Modes of Transportation - Land - Air • Water • Cargo or Transportation Insurance

  3. Chapter Outline • Packing - Packing Problems - Container • Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker • Contract Logistics • Documentation - Shipping Documents - Collection Documents

  4. Modes of Transportation • Determinants of Transportation Modes - Market Location - Speed - Cost

  5. Modes of Transportation • Land • Air • Water • conference lines • independent lines • tramp vessels • Multi-modal cargo transport

  6. Cargo or Transportation Insurance • Marine cargo insurance • Special policy • Open policy

  7. Packing Problems • Weight. • Breakage • Moisture and Temperature • Pilferage and Theft

  8. Freight Forwarder • exporter's agent (shipping agent) • performing virtually all aspects of physical distribution • moving cargo to overseas destinations in the most efficient and economic manner • compensation: fee from exporters and brokerage fee from shipping companies

  9. Customs Broker • importer's agent • entering and clearing goods through customs

  10. Documentation:Shipping Documents • Export License • General license • Validated license • Shipper's Export Declaration Form • Hazardous Certificate • Packing List • Shipper's Letter of Instruction • Dock Receipt

  11. Documentation: Collection Documents • Commercial Invoice • Foreign Customs Invoice • Consular Invoice • Certificate of Origin • Inspection Certificate • Special Purpose Documents

  12. Documentation: Collection Documents • Insurance Certificate • Air Waybill • Bill of Lading

  13. Bill of Lading • Functions • Document of title • Receipt of goods • Contract of carriage • Types • clean vs. Foul • on board • straight vs. negotiable

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