 | | What is the commodity? |
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 | | What are the dimensions L/W/H? |
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 | | What is the weight? How is it packaged i.e. Palletised? |
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 | | Standard size pallets (1.20 x 1.00m) or oversized? |
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 | | What is the loading/offloading address? |
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 | | Can cargo be loaded break-bulk/flat deck or closed? |
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 | | Is the cargo hazardous/non hazardous? |
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 | | Drums/Bags - Loose or palletised? |
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 | | Bulk Bags - 1 ton or 1.5 ton? |
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 | | Steel tubing - Bundled or loose? |
 | | Which vessel & details? |
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 | | Where are the CTO documents? |
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 | | What is the gross weight? |
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 | | Is the cargo hazardous/non hazardous? |
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 | | If open-top containers - is there any load projection? |
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 | | If flat-rack - is the cargo out-of-gauge? |
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 | | 20ft heavy center mounted containers - is repositioning required for offloading? |
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 | | How is container to be unpacked - offloading bay/dock/forklift/by hand? |
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 | | How much time is required for unpacking? |
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 | | Where must the empty container be turned in? |
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 | | Has a clearing agent been appointed? /details? |
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 | | In-transit cargo - is a Road Bond required? |
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 | | If import containers - can cargo be transhipped into private containers? If not, what are the empty turn in details and how many free days before shipping line demurrage takes effect? |
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 | | Is client registered with SARS as an exporter? |
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 | | What is the client's exporters code? |
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 | | Is client registered as a SADC exporter? |
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 | | Documentation required for export? |
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 | | Details of importer in destination country? |
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 | | Details of importer's clearing agent in destination country? |
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 | | Is the unit indivisible? |
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 | | Plant/machinery - can the unit be driven onto/off the trailer? |
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 | | What are the dimensions and weight? |
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 | | Are there technical drawings/sketches/photographs? |
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 | | Overseas enquiries - details of appointed clearing agent? |
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 | | What are the shipping terms? |
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 | | Details of vessel and shipping line? |
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 | | What is the vessel ETA? |
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 | | If load falls into the Superload category, has principal approval been applied for? |
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 | | Transformers - will it be transported empty or with oil? |
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 | | Loading/Offloading arrangements - is crane and or rigging services required? |
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 | | Are transport saddles supplied for large units and boats? |
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 | | What are the delivery deadlines? |
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 | | Is insurance required, if so what is the value? |
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