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3 Tips to Follow When Shipping to Jamaica

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 04:39:22 GMT

Whether you’re coming to Jamaica as a returning resident or are relocating because of a job transfer or even if you’re merely shipping packages to family or friends in Jamaica. Knowing the rules and laws of the place can help you avoid some major monetary losses and save time. If you’re planning on shipping goods to Jamaica, take care of the following few tips to ensure a timely and hassle-free delivery:

Research the Shipping Laws

Shipping and customs laws differ from place to place. If you’re planning on shipping goods to Jamaica, it is essential that you be aware of the rules and regulations of the place. Shipping items worth $500 or more into Jamaica requires you to apply for a Waiver of Duty from the Ministry of Finance, which must be submitted 21 days in advance of the day of shipment.

When your shipment arrives on shore of the Jamaican port, it may be liable for certain taxes and duties that cannot be waived. Certain items, such as milk powder, refined sugar, certain chemicals, motor vehicles and parts and vegetable saps and extracts require a special import license before they can be exported to Jamaica.

The common documents required to successfully ship to Jamaica include:

A Supplier Invoice
Bill of Lading
Certificate of Origin
(For certain products only) Sanitary or Phytosanitary Certification.

Research the Market Access Conditions

Market access conditions are variables such as customs, non-tariff barriers and free trade agreements. These can create hurdles in the shipping process, which may require money and time to clear. If your shipment has been labeled incorrectly, or does not meet the requirements of shipping to Jamaica, it could get hit with unexpected tariffs or penalties, or may even get confiscated by customs.

Packing Correctly

Before sending your shipment off to Jamaica, make sure they are packed correctly to avoid the risk of damage during transit. Never reuse cardboard boxes—especially if you’re exporting glassware—as these lose their strength by 50% during each shipment. Seal all sides of your package, including the top, bottom and all sides to prevent the risk of weather or transit damage to your goods.

Double and triple check the bill of lading, and all other documents to ensure the information on them is correct and valid. You wouldn’t want your shipment to end up in Jordan instead of Jamaica!

About Quality One International Shipping Express

Expert general freight exporters, Quality One International Shipping Express have the expertise necessary to get all your shipments through customs and to their destinations with little to no hassle at all.

Whether you’re a business looking to ship to Jamaica or a returning resident, contact us for a worry-free process. We also offer free quotations to all our customers prior to making any contracts. Contact us today!

Shipping Overseas? Avoid These Common Mistakes

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 04:47:56 GMT

Please make sure that you’re choosing a licensed freight forwarder to avoid complicated situations.

Basics of Exporting and Logistics—What You Need to Know

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:55:28 GMT

When you’re new to the world of freight exporting, all the technical and legal terminology, the mode of shipments, legal and customs issues and other such technicalities can make the shipping process very confusing. Unaware exporters may end up making the wrong decisions, which could cost thousands of dollars in costs if things go wrong.

Confused about what LCL is? Wondering whether your shipment requires FCL or a RORO container? Can’t figure out what the Bill of Lading is? You’ve come to the right place!

Bill of Lading (BOL)

The Bill of Lading is a contract between the manufacturer/owner of the goods to be shipped and the party shipping them. It provides details of the type of cargo being shipped, its quantity, the place of origin as well as its destination.

Consignee:

The consignee is usually the individual who is financially and physically responsible for receiving the shipment.

Consignor:

The consignor is the one who sends the shipment and is the legal owner until the consignee receives the shipment.

Containers:

The most popular form of shipping goods, containers are huge metal boxes typically shaped like truck trailers, except without the wheels. They come in a number of standard sizes, and are made to fit on top of trucks, rail cars and cargo ships.

Cubic Capacity:

The total capacity of any train, ship or truck, the cubic feet limit cannot be legally exceeded in any carrier without repercussions.

Full Container Load (FCL):

Full Container Loads or FCLs are sealed metal containers that are reusable and durable, and reduce the chance of packages getting damaged during the shipment process. Full containers are cheaper, safer and technically are fully loaded, often containing shipment of one single customer.

Less than Container Load (LCL)

Less than Container Loads or LCLs refer to shipments where a single party’s shipment does not fill up an entire container. In such a case, it is usually merged with other cargo that also does not fit into an entire container, which may be from one shipper or more. It can divide shipping charges between multiple consignees, and each consignee pays on a fixed dollar amount per cubic meter basis, depending upon how much space their packages consume.

Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO):

These kinds of ships are usually designed to carry wheeled cargo, including but not limited to motorcycles, cars, trucks and railroad cars. These ships usually have special facilities to get the cargo on and off-board.

About Quality One International Shipping Express

Quality One International Shipping Express is a general freight exporter that offers highly reliable and affordable commercial, local and international freight shipping to locations across the US and the Caribbean Islands . We are licensed and fully insured, and make your shipping experience worry and hassle-free. Contact us today to get a free quote.

Avoid These Costly Mistakes When Shipping Overseas

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:20:55 GMT

If you’re a manufacturer, or own an e-commerce business that delivers products all around the world, international and local shipping is a big part of your business. Sometimes, a few minor mistakes—either on your part or the customer’s—may lead to you paying thousands of dollars; a massive blow for any small business! Read through this blog to find and avoid costly shipping errors that could be the reasons why your shipping charges are hitting the roof:

Not Researching Shipping Laws

The rules and regulations of shipping products vary from area to area and country to country. Always research duties and taxes related to your shipment in the destination country to avoid excess customs charges or confiscation.

Incorrectly Packing Shipments

Whether your package is being shipped through the sea, the air or by land, it is essential that your packages be tightly sealed and well-packed to ensure they arrive at their destination safe and sound. Avoid reusing cardboard boxes, especially for fragile items like glassware, and seal all seams: top, bottom and all sides. Forgetting this could result in damaged or broken goods reaching the customer, which could negatively impact the reputation of your brand.

Guesstimating Weight and Costs

Extra fee may be charged if the shipment weight you have specified does not match the actual weight of the shipment. Your shipment will always be re-weighed once it reaches the place of departure, so it is always better to get a definite number on the weight of your products rather than guessing it. Similarly, even if you are strapped for time, researching the costs for each weight group and container size could help you avoid some nasty shocks later.

Shipping to the Wrong Address

This happens more often than you can think of! Double and triple check whether you’ve put down the correct place of landing on the official Ocean Bill of Lading. Many times, an incorrectly labeled package can arrive at the wrong destination, making tracking it down and getting it to the correct location time and money consuming.

Not Using an Agent

International shipping companies like Quality One International Shipping Express have been in the business for a long time, and are likely to know of the technicalities, laws and regulations of both the country of origin and destination better than you. Hiring an agent to handle the essentials can save you a massive amount of time and hassle and also leaves less room for error.

We are licensed and fully insured general freight exporters, offering high-quality and reliable shipping services to locations across America and the Caribbean Islands at highly affordable rates.

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Freight Export Company

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:05:40 GMT

When it comes to shipping cargo within the country or overseas, the freight forwarding company you choose could make or break the entire deal. While the number of containers lost at sea is steadily decreasing (with a 16% decrease from previous years), this is a scenario that many shipping companies are still struggling to control.

Before choosing a freight export company—who act like the suppliers or vendors of your business—you might want to ask the following questions to ensure you’re getting the best and most reliable services:

What Are My Requirements?

Before you even start looking for a freight forwarder, you might want to get familiar with your requirements are. What kind of cargo are you exporting? What is the size and weight of your cargo? Do you have the necessary licenses required to ship your product overseas? If not, do you know how to procure them? What kind of transport service do you require?

Do They Have Enough Experience?

Because there’s a number of freight shipping companies cropping up every day, it is wise to choose a company that has been in the business for a number of years.

While there’s nothing wrong with choosing a new vendor, when you choose an experienced shipping company, you are assured of excellent services and reliable delivery of your products.

Companies that have been in the business for a number of years also have the expertise required to handle different kinds of cargo.

Do They Have Accreditations?

The shipping company you hire should be a part of any of the national freight company organizations, including the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) or the Foreign Trade Association (FTA) among others. While accreditations aren’t necessary to become a freight forwarder, they indicate professionalism and reliability.

What Services Do They Offer?

Depending upon the type of cargo you want shipped, you will be in need of different containers. The most common containers include Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL) and Roll-on, Roll-off (RORO). Knowing your container requirements and whether your shipping company can meet them is important to get a better experience.

Will They Take Care of the Documentation and Licenses?

When you hire a general freight exporter to take care of your shipments, you expect it to be hassle-free. Experienced freight forwarders are aware of the laws and regulations of both the starting location and the destination. They can thus save you major effort spent upon the completion of import and export technicalities, and will also take care of any customs issues so you don’t have to.

About Quality One International Shipping Express

Offering exceptional and highly reliable local and international shipping services, Quality One International Shipping Express is fully licensed and insured. We strive to provide only the best shipping services, whether commercial or international.

Door To Door Shipping Service By Quality One Shipping

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 05:29:04 GMT

Quality one international shipping provides door to door delivery services in Kingston and Montego bay. There is a complex process that goes behind the seemingly simple pick, ship and delivery process:

Myth Busting: International Shipping Edition

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 05:44:27 GMT

When you think of international shipping, do you imagine it being dominated by huge global enterprises? That’s not the case at all. 98% of US exporters are actually small or medium-sized businesses.

That’s just one of the many myths that surround the international shipping industry. Many people are still in the dark regarding the shipping costs, customs, risks, etc. While these are all important factors, the myths surrounding them aren’t always true.

For instance, many online businesses think that exporting is a risky proposition but did you know companies that export are more profitable than those that don’t? With all the latest technology at our disposal, the face of international shipping has changed rapidly.

So without further ado, let’s debunk some of the most common myths associated with international shipping!

Export Is Complicated

The idea that international export is too complicated is a thing of the past. Yes, there is paperwork involved but it’s not nearly as much as people think it is. For instance, the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement has played a vital role in making the customs process easier.

In fact, it has reduced the import times by as much as 47%. The paperwork involved is minimal and the process is made easier when you hire an export company that can handle the document preparation process for you.

For instance, when you ship with Quality One International Shipping Express, you can delegate the document preparation to us!

Quantity Decides the Shipping Charges

The number of products you’re shipping has nothing to do with the shipping charges you’ll have to pay. It’s all down to the weight and size since in most case the dimensions of your package are the deciding factor.

Most of the best international freight companies offer accurate estimates before you even start the shipping process. In fact, you can get a free quote from Quality One International Shipping right now!

Shipping Heavy Equipment Is Costly

You’re mistaken if you think heavy equipment isn’t shipped globally on a regular basis. Apart from companies shipping out heavy equipment such as cars, boats, trucks, and trailers, relocating residents do it too!

For instance, if you’re looking to relocate from the US to Jamaica, our services are perfect for you! Shipping heavy equipment is not as costly as you might be thinking. Plenty of shipping services offer freight forwarding at very cheap rates.

At Quality One International Shipping, we offer the most comprehensive international shipping services from the US to Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean at affordable rates! We can handle huge and heavy freight export; get in touch with us now !

What You Need To Know About Freight Export to the Caribbean

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:49:13 GMT

The Caribbean region is a lucrative export market for the US; the region imports up to $20 billion of the US products on a yearly basis. In fact, it’s the third biggest importer of US goods in Latin America; only behind Mexico and Brazil.

Since the Caribbean and the US are tied together by geography, culture, and history, the two are natural commercial partners. Other than being in close proximity, the existence of Free Trade Agreements is another great motivator for trade between the two stakeholders.

However, before you start freight export to the Caribbean, there are some variables you should be familiar with; for instance, market access conditions, rules and regulations, etc. So without further ado, let’s talk about what to know before exporting to the Caribbean!

Export to the Caribbean: Rules and Regulations

If you’re going to be shipping goods to the Caribbean, awareness of the rules and regulations is a must. For instance, before your goods can be exported, you’ll need an approval from the Government Certifying Authority. Moreover, a Certificate of Origin is also required.

The documentation process associated with exporting to the Caribbean can be overwhelming. One way to deal with it is to hire an international shipping company that specializes in exports to the Caribbean.

Quality One International Shipping Express—shipping and freight service company based in Florida—specializes in nationwide freight and auto transportation , and internationally exporting of heavy equipment like boats, car, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers. With a network of agents throughout the Caribbean, the company will make the international shipping process smoother.

Export to the Caribbean: Market Access Conditions

For instance, you may be hit with an unexpected tariff or customs may hold your shipment. Quality One International Shipping Express has extensive experience when it comes to freight export to the Caribbean . Being fully familiar with all the minute details of the process, Quality One makes the entire process effortless and straightforward for you.

Whether you’re a business looking to export to the Caribbean or simply a relocating resident, get in touch with us. Moreover, you can also get a free quotation right now!