Chapter 13

Physical Distribution
and Documentation
Chapter Outline

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

Packing

- Packing Problems
- Container
Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker
Documentation

- Shipping Documents
- Collection Documents
Modes of Transportation

Determinants of Transportation Modes

- Market Location
- Speed
- Cost
Modes of Transportation

Land
Air
Water
- conference lines
- independent lines
- tramp vessels.
Packing Problems

Weight.
Breakage
Moisture and Temperature
Pilferage and Theft
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
Customs Broker

importer'sagent
entering and clearing goods through customs
Documentation:
Shipping Documents

ExportLicense
Shipper's Export Declaration Form
Hazardous Certificate
Packing List
Shipper's Letter of Instruction
Dock Receipt
Documentation:
Collection Documents

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

Insurance Certificate
Air Waybill
Bill of Lading

- clean vs. foul

- on board
- straight vs. negotiable