1. Physical Distribution and Documentation
Chapter 13
Physical Distribution and Documentation

2. Chapter Outline Modes of Transportation - Land - Air - Water
Cargo or Transportation Insurance

3. Chapter Outline Packing - Packing Problems - Container
Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker
Documentation
- Shipping Documents
- Collection Documents

4. Modes of Transportation
Determinants of Transportation Modes
- Market Location
- Speed
- Cost

5. Modes of Transportation
Land
Air
Water
conference lines
independent lines
tramp vessels.

6. Packing Problems Weight. Breakage Moisture and Temperature
Pilferage and Theft

7. 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

8. Customs Broker importer's agent
entering and clearing goods through customs

9. Documentation: Shipping Documents
Export License
Shipper's Export Declaration Form
Hazardous Certificate
Packing List
Shipper's Letter of Instruction
Dock Receipt

10. Documentation: Collection Documents
Commercial Invoice
Foreign Customs Invoice
Consular Invoice
Certificate of Origin
Inspection Certificate
Special Purpose Documents

11. Documentation: Collection Documents
Insurance Certificate
Air Waybill
Bill of Lading
- clean vs. foul
- on board
- straight vs. negotiable