Customs registration of consolidated cargo: longer and harder than general freight?
Why ship consolidated cargoes? What’s the advantage?
Bulk consignments decrease transportation costs and simplify delivery control. But if your shipment is smaller hiring a whole container or truck to take it across the border is not lucrative; in this case, shipping consolidated cargo is reasonable. This delivery method implies sharing a truck or a container with other cargo shippers or receivers.
Consolidated shipping is cost-effective but it is necessary to use specialized consolidation warehousing. It is prohibited to consign fragile and firm goods together, as well as food and chemicals, or clothes and liquids. Hazardous goods are not allowed for consolidation shipping.
ABIPA has its own consolidation warehouse in Lithuania, one of the largest logistics hubs in Europe. It professionally handles delivery and customs registration of consolidated cargoes.
Customs registration of such cargoes slightly differs from registration of general cargoes, with time being the main difference.
The procedure of consolidated cargo delivery consists of the following stages:
- Shipment of goods;
- Preparing documents for customs registration;
- Registering and filing declaration;
- Paying customs fees;
- Customs examination of all goods in the container or truck;
- Releasing the goods for free circulation.
Consolidated cargoes are registered at the customs office during 24 hours; the process is rather complex and requires attention. If customs officers have any questions or doubts about any goods in the consolidated shipment, the whole shipment can be kept at the office for a longer time.
If you want to simplify this process you should turn to specialists. ABIPA has been handling customs registration of consolidated cargoes for over 12 years and does it in the shortest possible time.
Our clients can always count on complete goods escort, duly filled in documents, and timely payment of accurately calculated fees.
For detailed information on customs registration of consolidated cargo, contact our specialists by telephone +7 495 781 60 55.