Airfreight Services in USA
The transport of cargo is one of the most critical aspects
of international trade. As essential as transport is, however, it is only a
means to an end goods are transported from origin to destination to meet
demand. Demand is driven by what individuals wish to do with the product be it
in an industrial setting or a private setting. The attributes of a product have
an influence on its handling requirements and mode of transport across
international boundaries.
Elements of
International Logistics
It must be remembered that transport does not improve a
product at best it will do it no harm. A faulty product is not fixed simply
because it is transported between two places. However, a good product can quite
easily be made defective because it has been transported between two places. With
this in mind, there are four important elements of international logistics that
are critical to cargo movements: 1) Integrity, 2) Pedigree, 3) Chain of
Custody, and 4) Track and Trace.
Integrity
The integrity of the consignment is probably the most
critical element of transportation. At the end of the journey the consignee is
entitled to receive a product that is in accordance with the contractual
requirements
To minimize breakdown of consignment integrity, the
consignor of the goods needs to properly pack and label the consignment in
accordance with the contractual requirements and provide written instructions
to the carrier on how to handle the cargo.
Pedigree
It is important to know the origin of the product both
from a product quality perspective and also for customs formalities. Depending
on the product in question, traceability to origin may be regulated.
Chain of Custody
The handling of the product from a physical perspective will
directly impact the integrity of the consignment. Rough handling puts stress on
the product with the possibility of latent damage downstream or more
immediately apparent problems in the case of obviously damaged goods. From a
risk management point of view, it is important to know who has custody of the
goods and at which stage of the transport process, in order to identify the
party responsible and liable for delays and the compromising of the consignment
Track and Trace
Transport visibility is desirable because it enables us to
pinpoint exactly where the consignment is at any stage of the process. This
enables us to plan for the timely arrival of goods or devise contingency plans
in case of delays
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