Pre-Shipment Work: Prepare proforma invoices, commercial invoices, and packing lists. Book containers with shipping lines or freight forwarders.
Compliance and Filing: File shipping bills and upload documents on portals like ICEGATE or E-Sanchit. Ensure adherence to customs rules and trade policies.
Coordination: Work closely with Custom House Agents (CHA), transporters, and warehouse teams for smooth cargo loading.
Post-Shipment Work: Handle Bills of Lading (B/L), coordinate bank negotiations for Letters of Credit (L/C), and track consignments until final delivery.
Essential Documents Handled
Commercial Invoice & Packing List: Details item value, weight, and dimensions.
Certificate of Origin: Proves where the goods were manufactured.
Bill of Lading (B/L): Acts as the official receipt of cargo and contract of carriage.
Shipping Bill: Required by local customs to explicit goods for export.