The rights of consumers in the retail sector are very well known, but when it comes to buying freight and shipping services for your business the laws and conventions are very different. This article tells you what to expect if you buy freight forwarding services and something goes wrong.
One mistake that a lot of people make is to assume that the carrier, shipping company or freight forwarder is simply obliged to refund them the full value of whatever goods may be lost or damaged. After all, if your shoes fall apart the day after you buy them, you would expect to take them back to the shop and get a replacement pair, or a full refund!
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The rights of consumers in the retail sector are very well known, but when it comes to buying International freight and shipping services for your business the laws and international conventions are very different.
This article tells you what to expect if you are using freight forwarding services and something goes wrong with the shipment and it is either lost or damaged.
One mistake that a lot of people make is to assume that the international carrier, shipping company or freight forwarder or Airline is simply obliged to refund them the full value of whatever goods may be lost or pay for the damage to be repaired. After all, if your shoes fall apart the day after you buy them, you would expect to take them back to the shop and get a replacement pair, or a full refund!
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International cargo goes on a very interesting journey before it gets to its ultimate destination. Involved in the whole process are each individual shipping company and air cargo provider that caters to this billion-dollar business. From start to finish international cargo must pass through a series of checkpoints and stages before it ends up at your customer’s door. Each shipping company has perfected the routine that helps get every parcel and package to its proper destination on time. The logistics behind the whole process is fascinating and has been beautifully refined through years of trial and error. Read more…
Shipping companies are unique in the sense that they are only called upon when we have a delivery of a particular nature to make. The moment our shipment is too big for our local post office to handle we are faced with finding the right freight provider to help us with our delivery. Naturally, import/export businesses that make their bread-and-butter from the delivery of goods are one of the largest users of international cargo shipping services. Shipping companies have managed to thrive and expand exponentially in recent years due to the opening up global markets, free trade and the internet, which has made purchasing items from distant lands, not only feasible, but safe and highly convenient. Read more…
