Questions and Answers

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Answer: It depends on the volume or chargeable weight of your shipment. Normally under 15 cubes will be more cost effective then a full container load.

Answer: Based on supplier offer and location the Inco term can be negotiated. For sea-freight groupage shipments, we recommend only FOB or EXW, as CIF becomes costly as destination handover charges are much higher than our nominated landside charges.

Answer: Most products are defined by a harmonized tariff system. We will gladly recommend an appropriate tariff and its related duties, based on composition and end use.

Answer: Yes, we do, we offer all risk maritime insurance.

Answer: Global transport is affected by various factors including and not limited to political instability, wars, supply and demand, as well as work force related matters across various modes of transport.

Answer: Customs have authority to stop at will, however various factors can contribute toward a customs stop. Ie, previous record of misdeclarations by importer, random selection based on commodity or country of origin. In addition, if permits and or letters of authority are not in order, shipments may be detained.

 

Answer: Yes, we do, MSDS documentation must be submitted to either airline or shipping line for approval before acceptance.

Answer: Yes, we can. All dangerous goods must be packaged according to strict criteria as outlined by an international standard, as set out by IATA standards.

 

Answer: Various factors including political instability, which have affected normal, faster shipping lanes, as well as increases in brent crude pricing. Supply and demand has also played a key role in global logistics pricing.

Answer: No, we do not. Manta freight logistics is a 247/365 business.