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Show Page twelve The National Enterprise, Doing Business Abroad James Take a friend to hutch. E. Ferguson hy Director of Marketing, Salt Lake International Center Although the details of an export shipment can be coordinated by a qualified export department staff, securing the services of an international freight forwarder will free personnel to assume promotional and sales activities, while assuring accurate handling of documentation and transportation. well-inform- ed If a freight forwarder is en- gaged, he will be responsible for booking inland and over- seas transportation. However, if the carrier will be selected by a shipping or export department within the exporting firm, several factors should be considered, including cargo space and loading facilities, sailing schedule, and ports of call. If you are working directly with a steamship or airline agent, he can provide this information. Inland transportation of goods for export is handled in much the same manner as domestic shipments, and as such, may be easily assigned to the shipping department. Truck-loa- d and carload shipments usually will have lower freight rates. Buyers should be notified of minimum quantities required to qualify for such rates, as it could result in a considerable saving. Ocean carriers are especially useful for shipment of large, heavy goods when there is sufficient delivery time. Air shipments are naturally faster and there is less risk involved. Requirements for air shipments vary greatly from those of surface shipments in regard to packing materials and weight and size of goods. Many freight forwarders cover air shipments as well, and they or the air lines could provide the specifications. Chase Tire has a e staff of trained professionals that can usually fix your car up while you re at lunch. You never need an appointment. Our close downtown location enables you to leave your car in the morning, walk a few blocks to work, then pick up your car on the way home. And we are open Saturdays from 9 to 1 :30, weekdays 8 to 6. 510 SO. STATE to We are here to serve Call us if you need a Real Estate Loan James R. Cahoon President -- residential or commercial. Nick Nicholson Vice President We will take a loan application any day of the week - 7 days a week. em-barcati- There are three types of ocean carriers. Tramp vessels have no scheduled sailings, and are usually limited to bulk cargo. Independent lines do have established schedules, and quote rates individually. Conference lines have regular schedules, but quote rates primarily to the contract shippers. The conference lines are composed of member carriers who set common rates. Exporters may enter into a dual rate contract which provides them lower rates than for noncontracting individuals. If a conference line is not available to the destination at the time required, the services of an independent line may be sought. 2 firm. this document should include name of export carrier, latest allowed arrival date at the port of export, and instructions to inland carrier to notify the foreign freight forwarder upon arrival at the port of A booking contract is drawn up with the overseas carrier to reserve cargo space on the particular vessel shown. The carrier reserves the right to require payment on unutilized reserved space. 322-194- VISA re- member that rail shipments are often given discount rates when goods are for export. Regardless of the mode of inland transportation, a domestic bill of lading is required. The information on full-tim- tee Tire & Gar Again, it must be emphasized that this is a specialized area and is probably best left to a freight forwarder. Check the yellow pages or contact the local U.S. Department of Commerce for a reputable S It is also worthwhile July 20, Jeri Madsen Glenn Woodward Loan Officer Office Mgr. Friendly - Courteous We are here to serve. Kay Dean Chytraus Loan Officer The Lombard Mortgage Company 1 137 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 (Telephone (801) 486-4837- B 1977 |