International air freight is an important component of modern international logistics operations, providing high-quality logistics services that are safe, fast, and convenient. It has won a considerable market share and gained the favor of many people due to its safety, speed, and punctuality. Today, let's take a look at the operational process of international air freight.
1. Business consultation: Before shipping, we need to clarify some key issues, such as
(1) Destination;
(2) Where is the port of shipment;
(3) Gross weight and volume: The volumetric weight is calculated by dividing the volume by 0.006 or multiplying the volume by 167;
(4) Inquire about the shipment time or the approximate delivery time, so as to consider the allocated flight and whether there are any special requirements for the journey;
(5) Whether the freight is prepaid or collected, and whether it is door-to-door. If it is door-to-door, a detailed address of the consignee is required for quotation;
(6) Product Name: Check if it is dangerous goods, whether it requires commodity inspection, and if magnetic steel needs magnetic inspection. For some chemical products, a non-hazardous goods guarantee letter and a chemical product identification certificate are required.
2. Accepting the shipper's entrustment: Upon receiving the shipper's entrustment note, carefully review the note, mainly checking whether the basic information is complete; confirm the pickup time, delivery method, and insurance amount.
3. Booking: Prepare the power of attorney. When preparing the documents, ensure the accuracy and consistency of the original shipping order data to minimize frequent changes in subsequent processes. The detailed name, address, phone number, and product name of the shipper and consignee should be filled in correctly. Fax the power of attorney to the agent and confirm receipt. If there are special requirements, you can obtain the warehouse entry number and warehouse entry diagram.
4. Warehouse entry: If the customer delivers the goods to the airport themselves, it is generally necessary to send the warehouse entry form to the customer in advance, informing them of the warehouse entry number and address. The carrier should be informed of the accompanying documents. If the freight forwarding company handles the warehouse entry, the customer does not need to deliver the goods personally and can simply leave it to the freight forwarding company.
5. Customs declaration: Understand the required documents for customs declaration of commonly exported goods; fill in the corresponding packing list, invoice, indicated gross weight, net weight, number of pieces, type of packaging, amount, volume, and ensure the correctness of the reviewed customs declaration form (consistency of documents). Special note for export units in Zhuji: if the "Port of Destination" column on the customs declaration form cannot be displayed as a port but only shows a country, be sure to enter "Port of Destination: *****" in the "Marks, Shipping Marks, and Remarks" column on the customs declaration form, otherwise it will affect the tax refund.
Display the "Chinese product name" of the goods listed on the customs declaration form, cross-reference it with the Customs Tariff Classification, check for consistency between the two, determine the unit of measurement based on the code, and review any missing customs declaration elements according to the regulatory conditions listed by customs; Before sealing, carefully check whether there are any missing documents or data errors when sending documents or accompanying documents; Track the customs clearance status to ensure loading and boarding.
6. Confirmation and modification of bill of lading: Confirm with the customer the display of the bill of lading content, ensuring that the product name is consistent with the information.
7. Signing the bill: After customs clearance, the carrier will fax the master bill and the sub-bill. Based on the information on the master bill and the sub-bill, a bill of lading will be prepared and faxed to the customer.
8. Expense Settlement: After entering the incurred expenses in the A/R and A/P details, proceed to the "Freight Confirmation Form" interface to print and fax the expense list. Confirm the receipt and proceed with invoicing and payment settlement.
