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Why do freight brokers have to be ISO certified to move international cargo?
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∙ 14y ago
ISO = International Organization for Standardisation.
It is, in a nutshell, a series of internationally accepted international standards for everything ranging from systems compatibility to logistics, and so much more. ISO certification ensures that a freight broker is familiar with procedures for exporting, such as customs declarations, tariffs, etc.
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Can a freight broker move international cargo?
The broker doesn't actually move it themselves - they contract third party companies to do it. A freight broker can broker international shipments, but they need the appropriate ISO certification to do this.
What are the Esperanto words for freight and cargo?
The Esperanto words for freight and cargo are ŝarĝo and kargo.
What exactly is a freight rate?
A freight rate is a price for transportation of certain cargo. This is calculated based on the type of cargo, the type of transportation, the weight of the cargo, and the distance in which the cargo has to travel.
What is express cargo?
Cargo or freight that is shipped without stops.
What is cargo consolidation?
Cargo consolidation service provided by a freight forwarder in which several smaller shipments are assembled and shipped together to avail of better freight rates and security of cargo. Also called assembly service cargo, consolidation or freight consolidation.
What is freight charge?
A freight charge or freight rate is the price set to transport a specific cargo or freight from one destination to another. The freight charge depends on what type of cargo is being shipped, which type of transportation will be used (ship, train, truck, airplane), the distance to the delivery destination, and the weight of the cargo. Freight shipping companies can coordinate all aspects of the cargo transportation while providing a competitive price for freight shipping.
What is the commercial cargo of a ship?
FREIGHT
What is an other word for freight?
cargo
Train is to freight as ship is to what?
A train carries freight. A ship carries cargo.
What is air freight?
Air freight is the term used for the transport of cargo by air.
What is the difference between cargo insurance and freight forwarder's legal liability?
Cargo insurance covers the value of goods being transported against damage or loss, whereas freight forwarder's legal liability covers the forwarder's legal responsibility for the cargo during transport. Cargo insurance is typically purchased by the shipper to protect their goods, while freight forwarder's legal liability is a legal obligation of the freight forwarder for the cargo in their care.
What is e-freight?
E-freight is when cargo is exchanged paperlessly. All documentation is done electronically. For example, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Korea's Incheon International Airport signed a Memorandum of Understanding where they will cooperate to develop e-freight paperless air cargo. It is often hard for airports because their systems need to be able to work together. (http://globalairportcities.com/incheon-and-schiphol-pursue-paperless-cargo-push.html)
