Some Information of Sea & Air Service

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1. High-Tech commodity or goods which have short life circle in selling market.
2. Shipments which require quick pick-up upon arrival (Sea Port arrival often takes 3-7 days for clearance).
3. Shipments destined in inland cities.
4. Destination where no direct Air or Sea freight service is available from place of origin or the frequency is low.

Why Do People Choose Sea&Air Service?

1. Air Freight is getting more expensive and Sea-Freight transit time is too long.
2. Helps people's strict budgeting plan without down-grading the required service.
3. It prevents delay during peakload season due to Sea or Air port congestion.
4. Having lower costs to make people more competitive and gain more profit.
5. May keep many small shipments for various destinations in Sea Freight consul and distribute them from transit point by air. Therefore, the reasonable cost will spread out to every shipment. It brings the flexibility of sales promotion and logistic planning.

What is Sea&Air Service?

Sea&Air service is a combined transportation built to meet market demands with lower shipping costs and quick delivery. As a matter of fact, it has become a market trend. Sea&Air service involve skill of sea freight, Air Freight, therefore to assure that the system works, the Sea&Air forwarder must have the following qualification:

1. Licensed Sea Freight forwarder to issue "CTD" (Combined Transport Documents) in origin. Any other issues are short form illegal issue as liability coverage can not fulfill the need of Sea/Air traffic.
2. An IATA air freight agent in a transport point situated with efficient operating system to link-up sea ports and air ports immediated transit and custom's documents exchange An IATA Air Freight agent at the destination who must have "experience" in Sea/Air operation and is capable of properly handling the related documents.

In other words, a Sea/Air forwarder must be a systems operator. Not only must the forwarder have the expertise of sea freight and air freight but he/she must also have the know-how of documentation and operation link-up in mid-way country. Therefore, only a professional Sea/Air forwarder can provide such services and those "rate under-cut" player in current market will only bring you problems.

When Do We Use Sea/Air Services?

1. The delay shipment of Sea Freight

    A. The delay gets 1-2 weeks, use Dubai/Vancouver route to make up for the lost time.

    B.  The delay gets 3-4 weeks, use Singapore route to make up for lost time.

2. The shipment of Air Freight during times of congestion or to off-line cities will cause long transit time  and lower frequency.

3. The shipment scheduled on Sea/Air service, more and more big importers, exporters, department stores and mail order houses put Sea/ Air Freight as regular shipping mode. The percentage in their total traffic is from 20% up to 80%, depending on the nature of the goods, requirements of their operation and market demands. By having such annual shipping plans, they make themselves more competitive when facing the market competition.

How To Utilize the Sea/Air Service?

First of all, be reminded, you get what you pay for. A legal licensed forwarder skilled in operating Sea/Air Traffic with a good reputation is the most reliable choice. It is risky to take rate under-cutter who may cause you big losses.

1. Exact dimension, gross weight per package, number of packages, correct labeling and commodity should be provided.
2. 5 days Pre-booking is required.
3. Be sure that the forwarder will confirm space with both the Sea Carrier and the connected Air Flight before the shipment.
4. Do not only look at the rate but also keep an eye on the terms of tariff and ensure no extra charges will occur after shipping
5. Be sure that liabilities is taken by the "CTD" issuing party and the court.
6. jurisdiction is in the country where they are located.

with all above mentioned cares, believe you then can enjoy the advantages by using sea/air service.