1. International Assignments Household Goods
SARRC Presentation
September 16,2015

2. Who Are We? Freight Forwarder Moving Company
End to end process management for movement of freight
Arranges for collection, transportation and delivery services by contracting various carriers and agents
Coordinates logistics
Manages import/export and customs clearance processes and paperwork.
Part of the supply chain for the forwarder.
Origin services: Pre move surveys, packing and collection of shipments.
Destination services: Delivery and unpacking of shipments.

3. Understanding Shipment Types
Air Shipments
Corrugated Containers
Allowance predetermined by employer
Critical items for temporary housing and job start in host country.

4. Shipping Container Sizes cubes, volume and weight
Lift Van
200 cubic feet
1,000 lbs. (87x45x87 )
20’ Container:
1100 cubic feet
6,000 lbs.(19.5x7.8x7.9)
40’ Container:
2200 cubic feet
12,000 lbs.(39.7x7.8x7.9)
45’ High Cube Container:
2500 cubic feet
15,000 lbs.(44.7x7.8x8.10)
Surface Shipments
Allowance predetermined by employer
Furniture
Personal Effects

5. Forwarding Documents Inventories Bill of Lading Copy of Passport Visa
Power of Attorney Form
Country Specific Requirements

6. Restricted Items Examples
Food, Alcohol and Tobacco – strongly discouraged
Plants, seeds, blubs and soil
Firearms and ammunition
Pornographic material
Taxidermy, fur and animal skins
Certain carpets and rugs
Artifacts and antiquities from certain regions
Medications with or without prescriptions

7. Household Goods Survey
Visual analysis of all contents for various approved shipment methods based on benefits.
Documentation of special requirements
Crating, appliance service, disassembly/reassembly
Origin access evaluation
Shuttle service, stair carries, long carries
Submit all estimated weight/volume and special requirements back to forwarder so they can book containers and subsequent logistics.

8. Origin Services Packing and Loading
Boxes
Traditional moving boxes
Laydown wardrobes
Screening of contents by movers
Padding
Paper pads
Soft corrugated material
Inventory
Descriptive
Itemized contents of boxes
Serial numbers for electronics
May need to be translated
Direct load of shipping containers to ensure
volume limits are not exceeded.

9. Air Shipments – Transit 14-21 Days
Pack and transport to warehouse to await consignment
1 day
Transit to airport usually
48 hours
Air freight to destination
7-10 days
Customs clearance and delivery
2-5 days

10. Ocean Shipments – Transit 6-8 Weeks
Export pack, wrap and load
1-2 days for 20 ft. container
3-5 days for 40 ft. container
Transport to Port
1-3 days
Ocean Freight
3-6 weeks
Customs Clearance and Delivery
1-2 weeks

11. Customs Exams
VACIS Exam: X-Ray exams that currently affect 80% of shipments.
Physical Exam: Shipments that fit a categorical reason for examination.
Tailgate Exam: Spot check of random items to determine if anything suspicious is discovered.
Intensive Exam: Containers drayed to exam site and contents are physically inspected.
USDA Exam: Inspects the goods for insects, infestation or improper wood packaging.
CET Exam: Physical inspection for narcotics, drugs and weapons.

12. Additional Concerns Port Congestion Port and Labor Strikes
Increased Demurrage Charges
Terminal Handling
Increased Governmental Influences

13. Destination Services - Delivery
Deliver to residence
Unpack boxes and unwrap furniture
Reassemble furniture
Unique Challenges
Parts for assembly
Access issues
Housing variables
Customs Exams
Damages

14. Industry Trends – Hot Topics
Changes in long term storage benefits
Discard and donate programs
Increase in short term & temporary assignments

15. Questions?