What Does a Freight Forwarder Do & Benefits

WHAT DOES A FREIGHT FORWARDER DO?                                                                         Bringing in and sending out are the key segments for some lucrative organizations. Worldwide transportation could introduce incredible business open doors for you, yet may likewise appear to be overwhelming.
a)Location of goods
b)Pickups
c)Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier documentation

d)Issuance of bill of lading or airway bill 

e)Ship on board
f)Warehousing
g)Chance Assessment and Management
h)Strategies for International Payments

The procedure, printed material, and controls required in global exchange may appear to be threatening. In any case, you can be a fruitful universal shipper without becoming involved with the coordination's of logistics. .
This blog covers the rudiments of what a cargo forwarder is, the thing that a cargo forwarder does, why you ought to utilize a cargo forwarder, and even how to discover a cargo forwarder for the individuals who are occupied with worldwide delivery, whether bringing in or sending out

Auto-roro Service from East USA Port And Dealerships

WE can pick up autos from all IAA [Insurance Auto Auction] – COPART –           MANHEIM Auction around the USA.

VHI logistic is capable and reliable in shipping around the world,we make the pickups and ship               your goods as you have requested.From your location to anywhere in Nigeria

                      AUTORORO SERVICE FROM EAST USA PORTS

1)   We can pick up autos from all Private Dealerships around the USA

2)   We work directly with Owner Operators

3)   We have Direct Service Contracts with Grimaldi Lines and Sallaum Lines

4)   Ports of Sailing Are: Boston – New York – Baltimore – Savannah – Jacksonville – LONG BEACH

      AUTO CONTAINER SERVICE

     Autos can be consolidated into 40 HC in the following Ports: New York – Baltimore – Savannah

     Household/Personal Effects can be loaded into the containers

       HEAVY MACHINERY SHIPPING

1)      We can pick up Machines all around the USA and Canada

2)      We can ship them by Roro Service

3)      We can dismantle and load machines into containers.

NOTE: VHI is reliable and hopping to partner with you.

FOR AFFORDABLE AUTO-SHIPPING, RATE AND CLEARING COST- REQUEST FOR FREE QUOTE 

About the Blogger: Adedamola Adewoye is a Senior Custom Relationship officer with VHI Cargo. He has over 15 years experience interfacing with Nigeria custom and other Government agencies at the port.
customercare@valuehandlers.com

Tel: +234-8032241768, +234 8023032614, +2348182072412,

Website: www.valuehandlers.com

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Senate Uncovers Govs, Minister’s Imported Luxury Cars in Lagos

There are solid signs that compelling Nigerians, including a serving representative and a pastor, are among proprietors of around 1,500 outlandish vehicles packed in the Volkswagen Yard, on the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway in Lagos since 2015

Senator Bukola saraki

Another representative from the South-East (name withheld) has likewise been recognized as the proprietor of 15 Sports Utility Vehicles captured and appropriated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service and packed in there office premises in Ikeja.

The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, drove by its Chairman, Hope Uzodinma, had gone by the VON premises a week ago on oversight task when it found that the place looked abandoned with neglected hardware in its gathering plant.The authorities of the organization, who had prior declined to open the store to the legislators for examination, were compelled to give the guests access into the stockroom when the officials debilitated to drive the entryway open.

10 Simple Steps to Import Car into Nigeria up to Delivery

With forwarding offices across Europe, Asia, Middle-East, USA and Canada VHI Cargo & Logistics Auto-Shipping provides expedited freight and custom clearing solution that meet not only the timing of her customer, but also the budget of her subscribers.

Below are 10 simple steps to import cars into Nigeria up to delivery to consignee;

10 Steps to Import car into Nigeria:

CAR IMPORTATION TO NIGERIA

1. We review your Auto request

2. We contact Carrier for available space 

Document Required to Clear your Car in Nigeria Tincan & Apapa Port

CAR IMPORTATION AND CUSTOM CLEARING !!!

Copy of Bill of Lading

Whether you're contracting entire Auto-shipping project to a freight broker and or freight agent, its important that you familiarize yourself with commonly used / required document.

For clearing of your car out of Lagos Seaport (Tincan) or (Apapa), below would be required by your clearing agent;

• Bill of Lading
• Means of Identification

Definition of Document 

• Bill of Lading: A bill of lading is a legal document between the shipper of goods (could be Car) and the carrier detailing the type, quantity and destination of the goods being carried. The bill of lading also serves as a receipt of shipment when the goods are delivered at the predetermined destination. Bill of Lading is usually abbreviated as B/L or BoL.

• Means of Identification: This is a name that may be used, alone or in combination with any other information, to identify a specific individual, including any name, social security number, date of birth, official State or government issued driver's license or National identification card.

• How do i get Bill of lading: A freight forwarder and or approved cargo agent at the goods (or Car) originated city / country will provide you a scan copy for your approval. The reason is to make sure that information filled in the blank copy are accurate in order to avoid issues with clearing agencies at the port of discharge. Once you approve the scan copy, your Auto-freight forwarder will then send you hard copy of the bill of lading by courier service since original copy of BL will be required for clearing by custom and other port operators.  

• Will bill of Lading cost me money: Yes. BofL will cost you token. I am sure your freight forwarder would add up to your freight shipping invoice. Bill of Lading will cost $50 in most countries.

• What should i do when i receive my Bill of Lading: Its very good to receive your BL some few days prior Vessel arrival in country of discharge. When you receive your Bill of Laden, it is important that you separate them and then append your signature to the original copy of bill of lading;

  Note: Bill of lading will come in four copies as;

• 1. Non-Negotiable
• 2. Original

After signing on the Original copy, you may now hand them to the agent with your means of identity. 

• Why Should I Give Clearing Agent My Means of Identity: It is very important to provide an identity of you in order to claim your goods and to confirm the name and the address of the consignee on the B/L

NEED TO CLEAR YOUR CAR AT AFFORDABLE PRICE- GET FREE QUOTE

         

About the Blogger: Adedamola Adewoye is a Senior Custom Relationship officer with VHI Cargo. He has over 15 years experience interfacing with Nigeria custom and other Government agencies at the port.
customercare@valuehandlers.com

Tel: +234-8032241768, +234 8023032614, +2348182072412,

Website: www.valuehandlers.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/valuehandlers

Twitter: www.twitter.com/valuehandlers

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How to Aviod Demmurage on Imported Vehicles in Nigeria Sea ports

Demmurage is a process whereby a consignment has overstayed or has exceeded the limited period of execution in the shipping terminals.

.FIVE TIPS

1. To avoid demmurage:the consignee must have a concerted effort on his or her consignment in order to avoid any act of delay.In additional,time conscious is applied in order to avoid demmurage.
2. To avoid demmurage:your bill of lading must be properly completed or fixed with proper consignee name,Address without any error or mistake and your ocean freight payment must be made properly in order to avoid any delay at the shipping company.