Requirements
for cargo is regarded as the dependencies which are the relationships between
conditions, events, tasks, such that one cannot begin or complete a task until
one or more conditions or tasks have begun, occurred or already completed. In
this write up, attention would be focused on the key dependencies
(requirements) of cargo consolidation. That is, the tasks, conditions or events
that has to be met, completed or begun for cargo consolidation to occur.
Note:
the key requirements would be regarded as key dependencies for consolidation.
First
of all, cargo consolidation is a method of shipping whereby individual
consignments from various shippers are combined into one shipment made to a
destination agent for a preferential rates. The consolidation is then
deconsolidated by the destination agent into the original component
consignments and made available to the different consignees.
Key
dependencies in cargo consolidation refers to the tasks, conditions and events
that must be done, met and completed for cargo consolidation to take place.
Such conditions, tasks, or events include but not limited to:
1. Airline
Shipping Requirement: For cargo to be consolidated, there are some basic
requirement given by the airline that has to be met. For instance the minimum
volume or weight given by the airline must be met for consolidation to take
place. The packaging of the cargo must also conform to the specifications of
the airline. Thus, airline shipping requirement is one of the key dependencies
for cargo consolidation.
2. IATA
Policy: IATA policy is one of the key dependencies in consolidation service.
This is because most shipping or freight companies charge using IATA policy and
the policy states that whichever is higher between actual weight or volume
weight should be charged upon. Thus, this is a key dependency in consolidation.
Read: Why Charge Shipment with Volume Weight / dimensional Weight Instead of
Actual Weight
3. Airline
Space Availability: Also, for consolidation service to be carried out, the
airline space availability must also be considered. Since airline space
availability determines booking, it is a key dependency for consolidation
service.
4. Inability
to book as at when due: Inability to book as at when due is a key dependency in
consolidation service. This is because if this occurs, consolidation would not
be shipped out of the country of origin. It is important to book a week or 10
days before the take off. However, if the required weight or volume of cargo is
not yet met, booking cannot be made which would result in late arrival of
cargo. Thus for a consolidated shipment to arrive in good time, booking should
be done as at when due.
5. Nature
of Goods: This is also a consideration when it comes to consolidation. Some
goods are classified as dangerous and as such can be dropped when they get to
the airline.
Read
more on Tips for Handling Hazardous Goods.
Also, Goods that should not be Imported
into Nigeria.
6. Season
of the year (4th Q fever): The fourth quarter of the year normally
runs from October to January ending. It is usually a season of celebration and
as such, there is usually rush of the market and the industry at large. The
rate for shipping would increase and cargos might arrive a little late. It is
therefore expedient to consider the last quarter of the year or season while
shipping or while considering a consolidation shipping service.
It
should be noted that this list is not exhaustive as there are other key
dependencies pertaining to subscribing to the consolidation services. For more
information, questions or inquiry, do call 08032241768. You can also send us a
mail at customercare@valuehandlers.com.
About the Blogger: Valuehandlers is a Supply Chain
Management Company Specializes in Air & Sea Freight Shipping, Customs clearing
& Cargo Servicing from and to 80 countries.
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