Call the Customshouse Brokers and Freight Forwarder's Association of Northern California at (510) 536-2233. For a detailed list of contacts please refer to the Service Directory.

ocean freight forwarder is an individual or company in the United States that dispatches shipments from the United States via common carriers (defined at 46 U.S.C. app. §1702(6)) and books or otherwise arranges space for those shipments on behalf of shippers (defined at 46 U.S.C. app §1702(21)).Ocean freight forwarders also prepare and process the documentation and perform related activities pertaining to those shipments. See similar questions...

A freight forwarder specializes in providing shipping services that the airlines may not. Just as you would use a lawyer for legal matters a CPA for accounting work, the freight forwarder can provide pick up and delivery, packing and crating, and expedite the processing of Customs and Excise Tax clearances. See similar questions...

Yes, an entity can operate as a freight forwarder and as an NVOCC, but generally cannot be compensated for serving in both roles on the same transaction. That is, if you issue your own NVOCC bill of lading and collect ocean freight at your published rate for that shipment, you cannot also collect forwarding compensation on that same shipment. No, however, there may be requirements imposed by the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”). You may view the STB website at http://www.stb.dot. See similar questions...

All the freight charges are based on the weight and volume of the order and different trucking companies have different rates by weight. But in general we can say the bigger the order the less it will be per pound for the freight charges. See similar questions...

In providing its various services, an ocean freight forwarder charges fees to its customers (the shippers) and may also collect compensation from the common carrier in accordance with the terms of its tariff. No, only licensed OTI freight forwarders may receive forwarder compensation. Freight forwarders may not receive compensation on shipments in which they have a beneficial interest. See similar questions...

A freight forwarder is one of your most important allies in your international sales efforts. Fast and efficient delivery can set you apart from the competition. Evaluate several freight forwarders before you choose the one that provides the best combination of service and price. Make sure the forwarder has a local office and their hours correspond to yours. You may have to rush shipments at odd hours to their location to meet deadlines. See similar questions...

You absolutely do not need to buy a license or a bond to be a freight broker agent. Working as a freight broker agent is similar in many ways to being a realtor, insurance agent or hair stylist. The company you work under pays many of the costs needed to run the brokerage so you don't have to. Others may convince you to spend 1000s on a freight broker license and bond that you don't need as an agent. Other schools sell licenses and bonds, we do not. See similar questions...

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Customs agents can be used at any time for your movement. Customs procedures are not restricted by the company actually carrying out your entire transport movement. An example of this is if you use a transport company for your goods but their Customs clearance takes a long time or is inefficient, you can use an outside company to arrange this for you, such as our selves. See similar questions...

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Yes. Most of our studies take place at our HQ in Mountain View, California, but we have offices all over the world. Also, wherever you are, you can participate in a study remotely (from your computer), or fill in an online survey. See similar questions...

In general, one party may sign a service contract “as agent for” or “on behalf of” a second party so long as both parties are clearly identified. However, it should be clear that it is the second party which is the contract party and it is that party’s cargo, not the agent’s cargo, that is entitled to service contract rates. See similar questions...

A9: Yes. Most of the larger freight forwarding companies operate direct from Auckland. If not then they will generally have an affiliate who can handle the shipment at this end. See similar questions...

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According to the 2006 census there are 350 homes and 1,030 inhabitants in the Drake Bay area. This area encompasses 12 districts including the villages of Progreso, Agujitas, Los Planes, Los Angeles, Caletas, and Rincon, as well as the area south to Corcovado. See similar questions...