What Is Export & Import Logistics?

LCX Fresh specializes in perishable logistics, managing import and export of various products with industry expertise.

Export logistics simplifies the supply chain by efficiently managing orders. Furthermore, it seamlessly transports goods, carefully packages items, and successfully clears exports.

Efficient logistics cut costs and boost service, while poor management disrupts the supply chain’s success.

After dispatch clears a product, exporters manage forwarding logistics by selecting land, air, or sea.

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Proper handling, therefore, ensures the export and import process stays simple and, moreover, avoids potential issues.

There are various parties involved in the process, such as the buyer, as well as the banks, the insurance company, the freight forwarding company, customs, and many more.

This is why our experts have put together a list to easily understand the flow of the transportation process. 

Arrange Inter-Modal Transfer

Once the team successfully meets all the necessary requirements, they then proceed to arrange inter-modal transportation. As a result, the goods can be efficiently moved from the exporter’s location to the designated loading point, ensuring a smooth and seamless process.

Customs agents review the shipment’s documentation, conduct physical verifications, and exporters pay the port dues.

Inspection and Quality Check

At this step, inspectors examine the products to ensure no parts are damaged or missing and document any issues they find.

The exporter carefully examines the packages and labels to ensure that, ultimately, the goods meet all necessary shipping standards.

Shipping Documents and Bill of Lading

After that, when the exporter provides the necessary documents and mate’s receipts to the shipping line, the shipping line subsequently issues a bill of lading.

The exporter then sends the original bill of lading and other necessary documents to the buyer or consignee.

Typically, the buyer or their agent then claims the goods by using these provided documents.

Get the Delivery Order

From this point, the exporter or freight forwarder obtains the delivery order required for the containers.

This enables them to arrange pick-up, stuffing, and sealing, matching the specific needs of the shipment's logistics industry.

Load Up the Goods

From here, the goods are carefully loaded up into the carriers.

After completing preparations, they depart from the port of origin to begin their journey to the final destination.

This process ensures a smooth and efficient system for export and import logistics.

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The exporting process is fairly simple; however, it can quickly go off track if not managed correctly. Several parties ensure everything runs smoothly, including the buyer, banks, insurance companies, freight forwarding companies, customs, and more.

That’s why our experts have created a clear and easy-to-follow list to help you better understand how the transportation process works.

Inspection and Quality Check

At this critical step, the products will be carefully inspected to ensure that there are no damaged or missing parts.

Additionally, if any issues are found, they will be thoroughly documented for further review.

The exporter will carefully check the packages and labels to ensure they meet requirements and will then mark whether or not the goods align with shipping standards.

Get the Delivery Order

At this stage, the exporter or freight forwarder will then obtain the necessary delivery order that is required for the containers.

This enables you to seamlessly arrange pick-up, stuffing, and sealing. As a result, they can be tailored to match the specific requirements needed, depending on the logistics industry the shipment is in.

Arrange Inter-Modal Transfer

After meeting all the requirements, the next step is to arrange inter-modal transportation.This ensures the exporter moves the goods efficiently to the point of loading.

At this critical stage, customs agents carefully review the shipment’s documentation while also performing physical verifications to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Meanwhile, exporters proceed to pay the required port dues to ensure the process moves forward smoothly.

Shipping Documents and Bill of Lading

After that, the documents and mate’s receipts will be handed over to the shipping line. Subsequently, the shipping line provides a bill of lading for the exporter.

Subsequently, the exporter will send the original bill of lading, along with other necessary documents, to the buyer or the consignee.

The buyer or their agent needs these documents to assume responsibility for the goods.

Load Up the Goods

At this stage, logistics teams load the goods into carriers, and then the shipments depart from the port of origin to begin their journey toward the final destination.