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There are many challenges facing clearing and forwarding. The main challenge is lack of proper systems and there are also cases of corruption at the customs office.
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The clearing and forwarding processes entails a shipping company clearing cargo at customs. The cargo is them forwarded to the recipients address.
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In India C & F Agent means "Clearing and forwarding agent."Definition of Clearing and forwarding agent - Any person who is engaged in providing any service, either directly or indirectly, concerned with the clearing and forwarding operations in any manner to any other person and includes a consignment agent.A clearing and forwarding agent normally undertakes the following activities:1. receiving the goods from the factories or premises of the principal or his agents;2. warehousing these goods;3. receiving dispatch orders from the principal;4. arranging dispatch of goods as per the directions of the principal by engaging transport on his own or through the authorized transporters of the principal;5. maintaining records of the receipt and dispatch of goods and the stock available at the warehouse; Service Tax is payable on above services.
The principles of clearing and forwarding refers to how an import or export company clears merchandise through customs and pays the required duty or fees that are owed.
No is the simple answer. Freedom of Competition is the main reason. Offering different rates for each service, gives Customers a wide choice, based on the rate charged and the level of service offered. For more information you can go to the Zambia Customs and Forwarding Agents Association site.
carrying and forwarding agents
An agent who handles goods, usually at an international border.
I think you mean to ask, " What is the advantage of clearing your goods with a forwarding agent as oppose to yourself?" Well for one, it's less of a headache- they have all the resources at hand already. (Opportunity of network, experience, knowledge etc.) Forwarders are also a better option because they are able to obtain additional documents you may require from the shipper. They can fill out any paperwork needed, and most freight forwarding agents have a customs department so it is done under a single umbrella.
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Clearing forwarding and shipping managements