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Shipping has been a part of civilization since
the prehistoric area. Today, shipping
companies offer a large assortment of services to their customers, from
pick-up and delivery, export packing, preparing documentation, and
expediting services. Many shipping companies have in-house freight
forwarders, custom brokers, and logistics
specialists as well as offering Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier
services (NVOCC).
There are shipping companies who specialize in the products that they
transport, from livestock to tradeshow equipment. Others
specialize in supply chain logistics management. Some of the services
that shipping companies may offer are
direct and consolidation shipments, provide letters of credit,
chamberization, notarization, legalization, and arrange for inspections
through SGS, COTECNA, or other government agencies.
Shipping companies, use ships, trucks, planes, trains to transport goods, providing
manufactures with a wide range of shipping options. Many carriers
service local
areas, while other carriers service the United States, or offer worldwide
service.
If a shipment has to travel outside the continental United States, then
it will
ship by air or sea freight.
Shipping companies are knowledgeable about customs regulations and the
documentation required for these shipments. They are experts on the
properly handle of hazardous cargo and perishables. Many shipping
companies also offer transportation insurance, which provides coverage
at low premiums.
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