A. The content of container allocation services

Container allocation: Based on the nature of the goods, transportation needs, and transportation routes, allocate container types and quantities reasonably to ensure safe and smooth transportation of goods.

Container scheduling: responsible for the circulation of containers between different transportation nodes, ensuring that containers arrive at the designated location in a timely manner according to the predetermined transportation plan.

Container management: Track and manage the usage status, maintenance status, scrapping and updates of containers to ensure they maintain good operating conditions and improve container utilization.

Container transfer: involves the transfer process of containers between different transportation links, including transfer methods, transfer responsibilities and transfer vouchers.

B. Transfer modes of containers

Full container transfer: Applicable to situations where the shipper is responsible for packing and the consignee is responsible for unpacking, and the container remains intact during transfer.

LCL transfer: The goods of multiple consignors are assembled into the same container, and the carrier is responsible for packing and unpacking. It is suitable for the transportation of small batches of goods.

Door to door transfer: The container is directly transported from the shipper's warehouse to the consignee's warehouse, and the entire process is the responsibility of the carrier, simplifying the transfer process.

Site to site transfer: Containers are transported from the container yard at the origin to the container yard at the destination, and the consignee is responsible for extracting the goods from the yard.

C.  Requirements and documents

Requirements for container cargo transfer:

Accurate quantity of goods: Check the quantity of goods during transfer to ensure consistency with the quantity stated in the transportation contract or bill of lading.

Good condition of goods: During transfer, the goods should be inspected to ensure that they have not been damaged or lost during transportation.

Complete transfer vouchers: Complete transfer vouchers, such as bills of lading, packing lists, transportation contracts, etc., should be provided during transfer to facilitate confirmation of transfer responsibilities by both parties.

Documents for container cargo transfer

Transportation contract: The transportation contract is the basic basis for the transfer of container goods, which stipulates the rights and obligations of both parties.

Bill of Lading: The bill of lading is an important document for the transfer of container goods, proving the ownership and transfer responsibility of the goods.

Packing list: The packing list provides a detailed list of the name, quantity, specifications, and other information of the goods inside the container, providing a basis for checking the goods during transfer.