Arrange transport (shipping)

Case Study

Title: Export of Garment from China to Japan, 2010

Corridors and Routes: Pinghu - Shanghai - Japan

Trade Product: Garments

Trade Type: Export

Process Analysis: Export from China

Exporting Country: China

Importing Country: Japan

Category: Logistics and transport arrangement

Country and Procedure Description: Arrange transport (shipping) (Export from CHN to JPN/Garments)

Related Rules, Laws and Regulations:

Actors and Participants: - Exporter
- Shipping Company
- Customs Broker（报关行）

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process: Order completed

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1. When the order is close to completion, shipping arrangements need to be confirmed. 2. The company uses a customs broker to liaise with the shipping company. 3. The company provides the broker with some basic information, including the destination, quantity and date of shipment. 4. When a suitable vessel has been found, the broker makes a booking request and confirms the shipping details and shipping cost. 5. Finally, a shipping order is issued.

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process: A shipping order is issued

Activity Diagrams:

Number of Required Documents: 1

Minimum Required Time:

Maximum Required Time:

Average Required Time: 1

Minimum Cost:

Maximum Cost:

Average Cost: 2000-3000RMB