Arrange transport (shipping)

Case Study

Title: Export of Cassave and Maize from Cambodia to China, 2014

Corridors and Routes: Sihanoukville Autonomous Port - Hong Kong

Trade Product: Maize

Trade Type: Export

Process Analysis: Export from Cambodia

Exporting Country: Cambodia

Importing Country: China

Category: Logistics and transport arrangement

Country and Procedure Description: Arrange transport (shipping)(Export from KHM to CHN/Maize)

Related Rules, Laws and Regulations:

Actors and Participants: -Exporter
-Carrier (shipping line)
-Insurance Co. (if required)

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process: -Exporter is responsible for the delivery of the cargo to the specified port of exit/entry.

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1 Exporter contacts carrier to reserve cargo space (vessel). 2 Carrier confirms the booking request by sending the exporter the draft Bill of Lading. 3 Exporter reviews the draft BL; if incorrect informs carrier to revise it, then, applies for cargo insurance (if required). 4 Insurance collects the premium and issues the policy. 5 Exporter schedules the delivery of the empty containers, collects the insurance policy.

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process: -Transportation for moving cargo to port of exit and entry is arranged.

Activity Diagrams:

Number of Required Documents: 2

Minimum Required Time: 2

Maximum Required Time: 3

Average Required Time:

Minimum Cost:

Maximum Cost: 3

Average Cost: USD 20.00