Unit 6 - Shipping goods

Word

Example

shipping goods

Shipping goods by sea is usually the most cost-effective method

export shipment

The export shipment will leave the warehouse tomorrow

delivery order

The delivery order has been confirmed for next week

shipping company

The shipping company offers both air and sea freight services

air freight

Air freight is suitable for urgent deliveries

sea freight

Sea freight is ideal for bulky, non-perishable goods

freight forwarding

Freight forwarding services ensure the goods arrive on time

shipping cost

Shipping cost depends on the weight and size of the goods

bill of lading

The bill of lading was signed before the goods were shipped

cargo shipment

Cargo shipment can be tracked using the tracking number

shipping documents

All shipping documents must be submitted to customs

freight charge

The freight charge is calculated based on the weight of the cargo

export declaration

The export declaration must be filed before shipping the goods

customs clearance

Customs clearance is required for all international shipments

packaging

Proper packaging protects goods during shipment

delivery time

The delivery time is estimated to be 5-7 business days

tracking number

You can track your shipment using the tracking number provided

shipping label

A shipping label must be attached to each package

cargo handling

Cargo handling involves loading and unloading goods at ports

door-to-door delivery

The door-to-door delivery service includes pick-up and final delivery

shipment tracking

Shipment tracking allows you to monitor your goods in real time

delivery confirmation

A delivery confirmation was sent after the goods were signed for

delivery window

The delivery window is between 9 AM and 6 PM

freight forwarding agent

The freight forwarding agent will arrange the shipping details

customs duty

Customs duty must be paid before the goods can be released

shipping route

The shipping route was adjusted to avoid delays in customs

shipping insurance

Shipping insurance covers the goods in case of damage or loss

dangerous goods

Dangerous goods must be properly labeled and handled with care

full container load (FCL)

A full container load is more economical for larger shipments

less than container load (LCL)

Less than container load is suitable for smaller shipments

container shipment

Container shipment is common for long-distance freight

shipping quote

The shipping quote includes all charges for transport and handling

freight quote

A freight quote will be provided once the weight and destination are confirmed

delivery address

Please confirm the delivery address for accurate shipment

international shipping

International shipping involves more complex documentation

local shipping

Local shipping is often faster and less expensive

delivery receipt

The recipient signed the delivery receipt upon receiving the goods

shipping schedule

The shipping schedule outlines the departure and arrival times

transport cost

Transport cost is influenced by the mode of transport chosen

import shipment

The import shipment is expected to arrive within the next week

goods receipt

The goods receipt was completed when the cargo was unloaded

shipping procedure

The shipping procedure includes all steps from packaging to delivery

bulk shipment

Bulk shipment reduces costs for large quantities of goods

air cargo

Air cargo is used for high-value, time-sensitive items

sea cargo

Sea cargo is more affordable for transporting large volumes

shipping terms

Shipping terms should be agreed upon before finalizing the contract

delivery options

We offer multiple delivery options to suit your needs

import duties

Import duties are calculated based on the value of the goods

transshipment

Transshipment is required when cargo is transferred between ships

packaging materials

Packaging materials must comply with international shipping regulations

customs broker

A customs broker helps facilitate the clearance of goods at customs

shipping agreement

The shipping agreement outlines the responsibilities of both parties