Lecture International marketing: Strategy and theory - Chapter 13: Physical distribution and documentation

This chapter examines the various issues related to the process of moving a product from one country to another, beginning by comparing and contrasting the major transportation modes. The discussion then focuses on insurance and packing for export.

Chapter 13 Physical Distribution and Documentation Chapter Outline  Modes of Transportation - Land - Air - Water  Cargo or Transportation Insurance     Chapter Outline     - Packing Packing Problems Container Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker Contract Logistics Documentation Shipping Documents Collection Documents     Modes of Transportation  Determinants of Transportation Modes - Market Location - Speed - Cost     Modes of Transportation  Land  Air  Water conference lines - independent lines - tramp vessels  Multi-modal cargo transport -     Cargo or Transportation Insurance  Marine – – cargo insurance Special policy Open policy     Packing Problems  Weight  Breakage  Moisture and Temperature  Pilferage and Theft     Freight Forwarder  exporter's agent (shipping agent)  performing virtually all aspects of physical distribution  moving cargo to overseas destinations in the most efficient and economic manner  compensation: fee from exporters and brokerage fee from shipping companies     Customs Broker  importer's agent  entering and clearing goods through customs     Documentation: Shipping Documents  Export – – License General license Validated license  Shipper's Export Declaration Form  Hazardous Certificate  Packing List  Shipper's Letter of Instruction  Dock Receipt     Documentation: Collection Documents  Commercial Invoice  Foreign Customs Invoice  Consular Invoice  Certificate of Origin  Inspection Certificate  Special Purpose Documents     Documentation: Collection Documents  Insurance Certificate  Air Waybill  Bill of Lading     Bill of Lading  Functions – – – Document of title Receipt of goods Contract of carriage  Types – – – clean vs Foul on board straight vs negotiable     .. .Chapter Outline  Modes of Transportation - Land - Air - Water  Cargo or Transportation Insurance     Chapter Outline     - Packing Packing Problems Container Freight Forwarder and Customs... Logistics Documentation Shipping Documents Collection Documents     Modes of Transportation  Determinants of Transportation Modes - Market Location - Speed - Cost     Modes of Transportation  Land... Modes of Transportation  Land  Air  Water conference lines - independent lines - tramp vessels  Multi-modal cargo transport -     Cargo or Transportation Insurance  Marine – – cargo insurance