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Joel Luong

I'm an inquisitive salesman navigating the intricate world of logistics. With a keen eye for precision and a passion for knowledge, I specialize in transportation by air, sea, rail, truck, and warehouse management. Constantly seeking the most current information on global trade, I delve into precise procedures, data analysis, and SEO articles to stay ahead.

CUSTOMS

Customs brokerage in area of Haiphong, Vietnam

Bởi Joel Luong June 9, 2022

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Customs brokerage in area of Haiphong, Vietnam

TTL logistics is the leading forwarding service provider in Haiphong area. Besides to freight forwarding, we do customs procedures for import and export goods at Haiphong port. With a team of professional and experienced staff, our customs brokerage service is always appreciated for its quality, accuracy as well as very fast.

Customs brokerage service at Haiphong

Customs procedures at Hai Phong port

Step 1: TTL logistics receives initial information from customers: product name, quantity, HS code, etc. TTL’s specialists will advise customers on necessary procedures (licenses, state quality inspection). , inspection,…), import duty tariffs.

Step 2: The customer provide a full set of documents (bill of lading, invoice, packing, license, catalog, …) and account on the VNACCS/VCIS system. TTL logistics will arrange customs declaration

Step 3: The customs specialist conducts electronic customs declaration based on the information provided by the customer. At this step, the results of channeling (Green, Yellow, Red) are displayed on the electronic customs system

Step 4: TTL”s operation stuff clear customs based on the results of channeling from the customs system.

Step 5: The goods will be delivered to the address requested by the customer.

Requested documents to clear customs at Haiphong port

– Commercial invoice

– Packing list

– Final customs declaration, with results of channeling

– Final bill of lading

– Other goods-related documents and papers (if any): Certificate of origin (CO), certificate of quality (CQ), results of quality inspection, analysis and classification, Product announcement …

Customs clearance time at Hai Phong port

Import and export goods, while passing through the customs territory, will be divided into green/yellow/red channels. For green channel goods, goods are automatically cleared; The yellow channel must go through the process of checking the documents of the customs officer (about 30 minutes to 1 hour from the time the declaration is opened). Particularly for the red channel, besides having to submit the hard copy documents, the actual inspection is required. Normal inspection time is 1/2 to one business day.

TTL logistics provide customs brokerage in area of Haiphong

TTL logistics has an office in Hai Phong with a team of nearly 20 experienced field staff. We are always available at all Customs branches to be ready for customs clearance, update news or Customs feedback on price consultation, additional documents.

We currently can clear customs at:

– Customs Sub-department of Hai Phong port KV1

– Customs Branch of Hai Phong port KV2

– Customs Sub-department of Hai Phong port KV3

– Dinh Vu port border gate customs branch

– Sub-Department of Customs for processing investment

– And other Customs Sub-department: Bac Giang (Běijiāng), Bac Ninh (Běiníng), Thai Nguyen (Tàiyuán), Hoa Binh (Hépíng), Ha Nam (Hénán)

Benefits of using customs services at Haiphong port of TTL logistics

– Customers can be consulted for free on import and export procedures and tax rates

– TTL logistics staff are all experienced and enthusiastic professionals. Always ready to support and serve customers 24/7

– TTL’s working criteria always take customer satisfaction as a guideline for operation: Prepare documents with the fastest progress, convenience and maximum time savings.

– Reasonable and effective service costs and prices. There is always a compromise on service quality and service costs. Specifically, from the 2nd container onwards, the service cost will be reduced by 30% compared to the first container

– TTL provides a full range of logistics services from international transport to domestic transportation, warehousing and distribution of goods. Therefore, customers can completely trust while assigning responsibility to TTL

June 9, 2022 0 Comment

AIR FREIGHT

Top air freight agent – professional in Vietnam

Bởi Joel Luong February 16, 2022

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Top air freight agent – professional in Vietnam

As we all know, Asia is a major engine for global trade. And among Asian countries, Vietnam is the leading supplier for electronics, electrical equipment, automobiles and their components, textiles and plastics,… They are almost high valued goods, and shipped by air freight from Vietnam to all over the world. Finding a freight forwarder handle your air shipment imported from Vietnam is very important to your business.

Selecting air freight agent is not as difficult as it sounds. Nowadays, local freight forwarder is hired by most customers. And TTL logistics is the best among choices.

Air freight from Vietnam to the world

Why should choose TTL logistics as your air freight agent?

As top forwarder in Vietnam, TTL logistics can work on the promise on shipping your goods cost-effectively and in good condition. Here below is our range of services that surely match your request:

– Negotiating for the best air freight

– Providing good space via airlines

– Preparing shipping documents

– Help customer to supervise procedure of packing, labelling and transportation of cargo

– Provide warehouse service

– Customs brokerage

– Offering expert advice on the best possible routes and costs, customs regulations, country-specific trade laws, political situations and so on.

Air freight quotation: how to understand ?

The unit price for air freight is based upon kilograms: the rate per kilograms multiplied with gross weight of the whole shipment. However, due to limited loading space of aircraft, we have another way to calculate air freight. For cargo that is low density (small weight and big dimensions), the invoice will be issued according to volume. We call that “volumetric weight”. Equation for volumetric weight is below:

Volumetric weight (average freight) = Volume (CBM) x 167

Another way to calculate volumetric weight:

Volumetric weight calculation

Air cargo process from Vietnam to the world

TTL logistics have process to handle all cargo shipped by air from Vietnam. There are some steps:

Step 1: Customers send booking request to TTL at least 1 day before departure date (ETD). Information to be provided: routing, cargo name, weight, size, requested departure date

Step 2: Immediately after receiving the booking request from the customer, our air freight team will submit for booking and send the booking confirmation to the customer. Lead time is 1-2 hours after receiving the customer’s request.

Step 3: TTL’s Docs team collects shipping instructions from customers, issues draft airway bills for customers to check and confirm.

Step 4: After the goods are loaded onto the plane and transported, the status (processing at the airport, loading and unloading, stamping, etc.) will be updated by TTL to the customer with pictures via email.

Step 5: In case the customer hires TTL’s inland transportation service and customs declaration, we will do customs clearance and deliver the goods at the customer’s address upon request (Door delivery)

Some questions for air freight from Vietnam to the world?

Who should place booking: Vietnamese seller or buyer?

It is clear that you will get better rate by placing booking by yourselves. Vietnamese suppliers can do it for CIP/CPT shipment. But buyers should reserve this right to control the cost and transit time.

Is insurance necessary for air consignment?

Yes. We recommend you to buy insurance for air shipment. The cost for insurance is about 0.15% of CIF value.

Are there any restrictions?

For some goods that contain lithium batteries or DG cargo, you must comply restrictions by International Air Transport Association (IATA). There are some rules about marking and label, and required documentation.

Hazard and handling label by IATA

Every consignment can be tracked

Process for Air freights are strict and quick. Procedures make you track your shipment. This system of live tracking is a great advantage. You will be up-to-date every time of the evolution of the transport. The link for tracking is: https://www.track-trace.com/

Is air freight always the most expensive way of transport?

Generally, air freight is much higher than sea freight for all goods. In spite of high rate, air freight has a lot of advantage:

– Air freight is not only the fastest method of transportation, but also the safest. It often takes about 3~7 days by air freight, in stead of more than 20 days, even 40 days as sea freight

– By choosing this method, you will minimize the the risk probability (breakage, theft…) during the transport of your products

– You always know where is your parcels by tracking online every time you want

Conclusion

Vietnam is big market and require particular attention. To avoid any issue with the customs, you should prepare all needed documents, and prepare all process from production, customs procedures, transportation,… You can contact TTL logistics team any time to get advice and best quote.

February 16, 2022 0 Comment

SEA FREIGHT

Sea freight Vietnam – Spain: rate, transit time

Bởi Joel Luong September 20, 2021

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Sea freight Vietnam – Spain: rate, transit time

Spain is the biggest trade partner of Vietnam in the European Union. The volume of trade between the two countries has grown considerably in recent years. The trade between them is focus on seafood, cashew nuts, coffee, textiles, iron and steel, electronic products, toys, sports equipment,… And if your company is involved in flow of goods from Vietnam to Spain or EU, you must improve your performance in logistics: sea freight from Vietnam to Spain.

As leading forwarding company in Vietnam, TTL logistics provide transport by sea from Vietnam to Spain and from Spain to Vietnam:

– Seaports in Vietnam: Haiphong, Danang, Cat Lai (HCM), Cat Lai

– Seaports in Spain: Barcelona, Bilbao, Palma, Seville, Valencia, Las Palmas, Ferrol, Cartagena,…

Main seaports in Vietnam

Sea freight is the most frequently chosen method of transport between Vietnam and the Spain. Vietnam have much advantage in ocean freight with a coastline of 3,260 km. For oversea shipment, their departure are almost from these below main ports:

1. Haiphong seaport (VNHPH)

Hai Phong port is the port with the largest throughput of goods in the North of Vietnam, has a modern equipment system and an adequate and safe infrastructure, suitable for the mode of transport and international trade.

Haiphong seaport

2. Cat Lai seaport (VNHCM)

Cat Lai Port is always the number one choice of customers in freight forwarding in the Southern provinces of Vietnam. This port provides Cargo handling services, Logistics services, maritime services, rescue, rescue, pilotage, real estate, office buildings, civil engineering

3. Danang seaport (VNDAD)

Located in Da Nang Bay with an area of 100 km2 and convenient transportation system, Da Nang Port is now an important stage in the logistics service chain of Central Vietnam. Da Nang port was also selected as the final point of the East-West economic corridor, connecting four countries Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, as the main gateway to the East Sea for the entire region.

4. Cai Mep seaport (VNCMT)

Cai Mep port is a very convenient transshipment point for goods traded between Vietnam and countries around the world, especially the main import-export markets of Vietnam, the Americas, Europe and Asia … has a negative depth of 14 meters; the harbor area is negative 16.8 meters; The ship’s rotation area is 600 meters wide, very suitable for serving super ships up to 160,000 DWT (equivalent to 14,000 Teus).

CY at Haiphong port

Ocean Freight from Vietnam to Spain

Transit time for the routes from Vietnam ports to Spain is about 20-25 days. Sometimes, due to congestion at port and rail station, this time may be more than 30 days.

1. Full Container Loaded (FCL): Container shipping rates from Vietnam to Spain

– Dry containers: Including 20 DC and 40 DC containers, used to transport common goods

– Bulk containers: applicable to dry bulk cargoes. Usually these items are transported by charter shipping. But for small quantity can use this type of container

– Refrigerated containers: including 20 RF and 40 RF containers. Usually used for goods that require freezing or cold storage. Refrigerated container structure is the same as dry container, but with an additional chiller to maintain the temperature

– Open Top Container: Designed to facilitate the transportation of long products

– Flat rack: Container flat rack is designed to transport goods such as machinery, equipment, iron and steel, …

– Container ISO tank: Used to transport liquid goods such as alcohol, water, chemicals, liquid food, etc.

2. Less Container Loaded (LCL) to Spain

For LCL, we will collect the goods of many different shippers into one container to organize transportation. Goods will normally be transported from the CFS warehouse to the CFS (Container Freight Station) warehouse.

Documents Needed To Ship From Vietnam to Spain

Cargo exported from Vietnam are subject to relevant customs clearance standards. And shipment to Spain must also follow that procedures. For easy understanding, Vietnam customs request for docs to show the quality, specifications, quantity and volume of the goods. There are some docs as must request as below:

1. Bill Of Lading (BOL)

The Bill of lading must provide some details:

– Names and addresses of exporter and importer
– Purchase orders or special reference numbers: this is necessary for pickup or accepted at delivery
– Special instructions
– Date on board
– Description of items
– Packaging type
– Department of Transportation hazardous material designation

2. Commercial Invoice

Commercial invoice must contain some information:

– Seller: Name and address of exporter
– Sold to: The name and address of importer
– Ship to: The name and address of final consignee
– Invoice number: Invoice number assigned by the exporter
– Terms of sale: Incoterms
– Terms of payment: bank transfer, Letter of Credit,….
– Currency of settlement: Currency agreed upon between seller and buyer as payment
– Quantity: the number of goods for each description line
– Description: Provide full description of items shipped
– Unit of measurement: net weight and total gross weight per description line
– Unit price: unit price of the merchandise per unit of measure
– Total price: Calculate the extended value of the line
– Total commercial value: Total value of the invoice

3. Packing List

On packing list, there are some information needed:

– Details of the person sending the shipment
– Details of the person/organization receiving the shipment
– Invoice Number
– Date of shipment
– Order number and order date
– Country/place of shipment
– Country/place to which the shipment is being sent
– Terms of delivery
– Terms of payment
– Number of packages
– Nature of the packages
– Details of the goods packed like weight, value etc
– Declaration
– Signature and seal of the authorized personnel

To get free quote, please contact us for more information at here

September 20, 2021 0 Comment

AIR FREIGHT

Air freight from Vietnam to Canada: cost and transit time

Bởi Joel Luong September 9, 2021

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Air freight from Vietnam to Canada: cost and transit time

You are finding the best cost for air freight from Vietnam to Canada? Or seek a way to arrange your FBA shipment to Canada? Our service is the best solution for you. We can handle all forwarding shipment under EXW, FOB, CIF or DDU/DDP terms from Vietnam to Canada.

This below article is written by TTL logistics team. Our goal is to answer all your questions related to air freight from Vietnam to Canada: cost and timing for exporting cargo by air. We not only do all the freight forwarding with low fee, but we also provide helpful services for both the importer and exporter

Handling at Noi Bai airport

How many way to ship cargo from Vietnam to Canada by air?

As top fast and reliable transport method, air freight have some way as Air Express, Air Freight and Air Freight Forwarding.

1. Air Express

Air express is courier service by Fed Ex, UPS, and DHL. These services is suitable for small parcels (less than 100 kgs) and very urgent. It is often door-to-door service: the goods will be picked at exporter’s door and delivered to the recipient’s door. Transit time for this service is about 3-5 days.

2. Air Freight

For larger shipment (about 100kgs and more), you can choose Air Freight. Air Freight is often airport-to-airport service. And Vietnam exporter must deliver cargo from their factory to origin airport. After cargo arrive at Canada airport, importer will collect cargo and transport to their warehouse. It will take about 3-5 days for this airport to airport service.

3. Air Freight Forwarding

Air Freight Forwarding is similar to Air Freight, but the forwarder also provide inland services as well: picking up, customs clearance and delivery at destination. This method is handled by 3PL forwarders like TTL logistics.

The benefits while using 3PL forwarders: they can provide door-to-door service and have more affordable shipping quote due to high-volume agreements with airlines. And it will only take you 5-7 days to collect the goods at final destination with better cost.

Cost for air freight from Vietnam to Canada

Air freight from Vietnam to Canada varies much, depending on volume and transit time requested. Air freight is almost always less expensive than express service. And the customer can save more cost if use all-included quotation from TTL logistics. Our all-included quotation includes the following:

– Inland picking up in Vietnam: from the factory to the origin airport

– Air freight from airport to airport: it varies from 4USD to 9USD per kg, depending on weight level

– Customs Clearance at both end

– US Side Logistics: Airport to Final Destination

TTL logistics can handle shipment at all airports in Vietnam and Canada

Airports in Vietnam

There are 3 main international airports in Vietnam: SGN, HAN and DAD

IATA	Name	City
SGN	Tan Son Nhat International Airport	Ho Chi Minh City
HAN	Noi Bai International Airport	Hanoi City
DAD	Da Nang International Airport	Da Nang City

Airports in Canada

IATA CODE	NAME	CITY
YYZ	Lester B. Pearson International Airport	Toronto
YUL	Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport	Montréal
YVR	Vancouver International Airport	Vancouver
YYC	Calgary International Airport	Calgary
YEG	Edmonton International Airport	Edmonton
YHZ	Halifax / Stanfield International Airport	Halifax
YOW	Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport	Ottawa
YQB	Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport	Quebec

When you should ship cargo from Vietnam to Canada by air?

Air freight is highly recommended if:

– Cargo must arrive between 3 and 5 days

– The weight varies from 100 to more than 1000 kgs

– The cargo is sensitive or valuable, such as electronics, jewelry, or precision instruments

– Cargo that is perishable, such as medicine and food

– The cargo is needed in an emergency situation

Air cargo handling

TTL logistics is the leading Air Freight Company in Vietnam

TTL logistics is one of the best choice if you are finding affordable air freight costs. With large network and big volume with airlines, we can offer you high-volume rates as well as stable services. Our handing processes are below:

Step 1: Get booking request from customer

Cs & Docs staffs receive booking request from customers/oversea agent
Lead time receiving booking request: 1-2 days before ETD

Step 2: Release booking confirmation to Customer

– Send booking confirmation to customers & advise closing time, delivery warehouse & OPS
contact at airport warehouse.
– Lead time: within 2-4 working hours after BK request or 1 day before ETD

Step 3: Request SI from customer, issue draft HAWB:

– Cs & Docs staffs request SI, IV, PL if any from customer (basic SI information: shipper,
consignee, notify goods description, AOL / AOD, quantity, shipping marks, freight term & other
details need to be shown on Hawb)
– Cs & Docs staffs issue draft Hawb based on customer’s SI
– Lead time:
Perfect: ETD – 1 day
Latest: 8 working hours before departure time

Step 4: Send draft HAWB to customer for checking:

Send draft HAWB to both shipper & oversea agent for checking, advise
HAWB amendment deadline and get their confirmation
– Lead time:
Perfect: ETD – 1 day
Latest: within 2 working hours after receiving SI

Step 5: Prepare pouch of original docs & hand over to OPS to send along with cargo:

– Pouch of original docs includes:
• Full set of original Hawb (for consignee)
• 2 copies of Hawb attached outside of pouch (delete c.w & dims in case of cut weight)
• Cargo Manifest (2 copies attached outside of pouch, 3 copies inside pouch),
• 1 small envelope with 1 copy of Hawb + 1 cargo manifest inside pouch
• Airlines’ security form + Mawb statement (for shipments to US/Canada) attached
outside pouch (each airilines has their own regulations about security form: how many
copies, how to fill in information, how to chop & sign, any other docs need to be
attached)
• Other original docs (invoice, packing list, C/O or Phyto certificate…)
– Lead time: After getting actual g.w & dims from OPS at airport (***cut-off time for attached
docs pouch with cargo: 2 hours before ETD for passenger & 4 hours before ETD for freighter)

Step 6: Send final copy Hawb to customer

– CS & Docs staffs send final copy Hawb to customer with actual G.W, C.W, Dims
– Get draft MAWB from airline for checking with HAWB and request airline to amend MAWB if
any discrepancy
– Send pre-alert to agent attaching Mawb, Hawb, cargo manifest, other copy docs (invoice,
packing list, C/O, phyto certificate,…),
– Give special instruction to agent in case of DDU/DDP
– Lead time: within ETD

September 9, 2021 0 Comment

SEA FREIGHT

Sea freight Vietnam – Belgium: rate, transit time

Bởi Joel Luong September 7, 2021

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Sea freight Vietnam – Belgium: rate, transit time

Belgium is the biggest trade partner of Vietnam in EU. Vietnam exports a lot of goods to Belgium: seafood, coffee, handbags, purses, suitcases, hats, umbrellas, textiles, footwear,… Moreover, Belgium is also an important transshipment gateway for Vietnamese goods to other markets in Europe. And if your company is involved in flow of goods from Vietnam to Belgium or EU, you must improve your performance in logistics.

As leading forwarding company in Vietnam, TTL logistics provide transport by sea freight from Vietnam to Belgium and from Belgium to Vietnam:

– Seaports in Vietnam: Haiphong, Danang, Cat Lai (HCM), Cat Lai

– Seaports in Belgium: Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent, …

Main seaports in Vietnam

Sea freight is the most frequently chosen method of transport between Vietnam and the Belgium. Vietnam have much advantage in ocean freight with a coastline of 3,260 km. For oversea shipment, their departure are almost from these below main ports: