Zen Mode of Transport and Evaluation of Plastic Suitable Model

Table of contents

Introduction 1

1 The modes of transport available to Zen plastics 1

1.1 Sea transport 1

1.2 Road transport 3

1.3 Rail transport 4

1.4 Air transport 5

2 The factor to choose the transportation 6

3 The documentation for Zen plastics exporting 6

Conclusion 8

Bibliography 9

Appendix I: Sales contracts 10

Appendix II: Letters of credit 11

Appendix III: Invoice 12

Appendix IV: Bill of lading 13

Appendix V: Insurance 14

Appendix VI: Customs documentation 14

Introduction

The report shows that the Zen mode of transport and evaluation of plastic suitable model. In the report also includes the flow of goods, such as climate, safety, packaging and other factors. Finally, the introduction of these documents related to the Zen plastic exports to the Australian market, and explained the function of these documents.

The modes of transport available to Zen plastics

If Zen plastics sale product to the customer, they need use some different modes of transport. Through the aspect of location in Australian and China, we choice the air and water ways, Zen plastic product the production of plastic which value of product is not high. So they can choose the cheap one-sea transport.

Sea transport

From China to Australia, they have to through the ocean, so they need sea transport. The bellowing contents are about Australia sea transport:

Advantage of sea transport

it is relatively easy to ship large volumes at a low cost. To keep costs down a freight forwarder can consolidate consignments.

You can use specialist containers for multi-modal system, i.e. to ship by rail, road and sea.

Disadvantage of sea transport

Sending items by sea can be slow when compared with other transport options.

The routs and timetables are usually flexible, but are weather dependant.

You have to pay prot duties and taxes.

Your goods will need further transportation from the port. Normally this is done by road.

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