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What services do we offer? |
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TRICIRCLE FREIGHT SERVICES is a progressive and dynamic international freight forwarding organization. Driven by the needs of our customers, we deliver individual freight forwarding solutions tailored to our client’s requirements. Our key freight logistics services include Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight and Personal Effects.
For more details, you visit our SERVICES page. |
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How do we do it? |
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Over the years we have built a comprehensive global network of overseas freight forwarding partners in key locations throughout the world. These overseas partners are vital in all aspects of the freight logistics business providing local expertise in everything from Customs clearance and export procedures to solving local transport problems. |
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What is a Bill of Lading? |
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A bill of lading usually known as B/L is a document issued by a carrier to a shipper, acknowledging that specified goods have been received on board as cargo for conveyance to a named place for delivery to the consignee who is usually identified. A bill of lading can be used as a traded object. |
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What is BAF and CAF? |
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BAF stands for Bunkers Adjustment Factor effectively an adjustment in shipping charges to offset price fluctuations in the cost of bunker fuel.
CAF stands for Currency Adjustment Factor and covers the appreciation of currency usually quoted as a percentage of the ocean freight |
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What is THC? |
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THC stands for Terminal Handling Charges. It is a charge made for certain handling services performed at terminals. |
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I want to import goods from abroad, what information do I need to have to get a quote on shipping costs? |
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Firstly, you have to advise the terms of sale (FOB, Ex-Works, C.I.F etc) in case of Ex-Works we need to have the collection address in the country of export/sale. Next we need to have the volume (in cubic meters), the weight and commodity you are looking to ship. In case of oversized items we need to know this beforehand. Similarly, same information is needed for the exportation of goods. |
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How do I make a booking to have goods shipped? |
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Simply contact our offices either via the email or by telephone advising us the contact details of the supplier for import / consignee for export, the terms of sale and the shipment particulars. In case you are exporting, you will have to fill in a shipping application through our office. |
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Insurance when shipping goods, is it really necessary? |
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Insurance can be a life saver. It costs so little and yet can offer such assistance at times of trouble. We would advise insuring your goods at all times. |
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