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The Logistics Phase
is usually managed by a third party rather than the buyer or seller.
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The Logistics Phase
begins with the seller, or exporter, making the goods ready and available for
shipment.
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A typical movement
of goods begins with the goods being picked up for carriage by a trucking
company that takes them to the air or sea port for transport. A nominated freight forwarder arranges for
a carrier to transport the goods and is responsible for the documents
representing title. The carrier
transports the goods to the port of destination, where they are unloaded and
processed by the inbound freight forwarder.
Usually the receiving freight forwarder is also a customs broker. After the goods clear customs they are
transported to the buyer, or importer.
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The cargo path and
the documents path travel in parallel to one another, and if all goes
according to plan, they arrive at the same time so there are no delays for
the buyer getting the cargo, or the seller receiving reimbursement.
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