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What is general cargo transportation?

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General cargo transport, refers to the transport of ordinary goods, general cargo (General Cargo) mode of transport. Ordinary goods, general goods, refers to do not belong to dangerous goods, do not belong to frozen cold collection, do not belong to contraband, do not belong to imitation goods, do not belong to sensitive goods. These goods do not require special transport conditions or requirements, nor do they require special customs clearance, inspection, packaging and other procedures, and can be applied to a variety of modes of transport, such as sea, air, land and so on.

The cost of general cargo transportation is generally calculated by weight or volume, which is much lower than the cost of light or special cargo. The time limit for the carriage of general goods is generally affected by heavy or special goods and is much slower than that for light or special goods. The quality of general cargo transportation is generally squeezed and collided by heavy cargo or special cargo, which is much lower than the quality of light cargo or special cargo.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of general cargo transportation?

General cargo transportation is a logistics method suitable for sellers who do not want to handle logistics affairs by themselves, or do not have import and export qualifications, or want to ship quickly and easily. However, it also has certain costs and restrictions, and is not suitable for sellers who want to control the logistics details by themselves, or have special requirements, or want to save costs.

How to choose and use general cargo transportation?

Choose a regular and reliable freight forwarding company or import and export company: you need to find a qualified, reputable and experienced freight forwarding company or import and export company through network search, friend recommendation, industry evaluation, etc., so as to avoid being cheated or cheated.

Understand the mode of transportation and costs: You need to communicate clearly with the freight forwarding company or import and export company to understand the mode of transportation and costs they provide, including freight, customs duties, service charges, insurance premiums, etc., and whether there are hidden fees or additional conditions to avoid disputes or losses.

Provide accurate and complete cargo information and destination information: You need to provide accurate and complete cargo information and destination information according to the requirements of the freight forwarding company or import and export company, including the product name, quantity, weight, volume, declared value, category, Origin, etc., as well as the recipient's name, address, telephone number, etc., so that they can arrange the appropriate mode of transportation and customs clearance procedures for you.

Keep the evidence before and after the shipment: you need to keep the goods before and after the shipment photos, invoices and waybills and other evidence, so that in the event of a problem to the freight forwarding company or import and export company or to fight for their own rights and interests.

Maintain good communication with freight forwarding companies or import and export companies: You need to maintain good communication with freight forwarding companies or import and export companies, timely feedback problems and needs, and actively cooperate in processing and solving.

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