1. Are my goods covered by insurance?
Freight
companies DO NOT automatically cover your cargo with 'all risks'
insurance. Goods are handled subject to trading conditions and
usually, liability has to be proven. If successful, claims are
then settled on a LIMITED liability basis which usually will not
cover the FULL value of the goods.
It
is therefore STRONGLY recommended that our customers arrange all
risks insurance cover for every shipment. If you need the name
of a suitable broker, then we can advise on this.
2. Will I be charged on the weight or size of my goods?
This depends
on the mode of transport and the relevant volume equation. We
have itemised the three modes;
ROAD FREIGHT
Most carriers,
including ourselves, work on the basis of 1 cubic metre (1m3) to
equal 333kg.
For example,
70cm x 80 cm x
90 cm turning the measurements in to metres IE, 0.7 x 0.8 x 0.9
= 0.504 m3 0.504 x 333(kg) = 168kg which is the volumetric
weight.
Therefore, if
the gross weight of this box is greater than 168kg, it will be
charged on the gross weight.
If the gross
weight is less than 168kg then it will be charged on the
volumetric weight.
AIR FREIGHT
Most carriers,
including ourselves, work on the following equation; take the
dimensions in centimetres and times all three together. IE, 70 x
80 x 90 cm = 504000 then divide by 6000 = 84 volumetric weight.
Therefore, if
the gross weight of this box is greater than 84kg, it will be
charged on the gross weight.
If the gross
weight is less than 84kg then it will be charged on the
volumetric weight
SEA FREIGHT
Most carriers
work on the basis of 1m3 to equal 1000kg. IE, take the
dimensions in metres and times them out to give you the cubic
metres (m3) 0.7 x 0.8 x 0.9 = 0.504 m3 0.504 x 1000 = 504
volumetric weight.
Therefore, if
the gross weight of this box is greater than 504kg, it will be
charged on the gross weight.
If the gross
weight is less than 504kg then it will be charged on the
volumetric weight.
3. Could my consignment be charged on something other than its
weight or size?
Yes. If your
freight cannot be stacked up to the height of the
trailer/container, then it may be charged on loading metres.
This is the FLOOR space taken up by your cargo and most
carriers, including ourselves, work on the basis of 1 loading
metre = 1750kg.
4. How do I convert inches into centimetres?
Times the
inches by 2.54 = centimetres.
5. What are the internal dimensions of a trailer?
Each trailer
manufacturer builds to a slightly different specification. We
have therefore used AVERAGE figures as a guide only. If you need
dimensions specific to a consignment, then please contact us.
Please note the door dimensions are less than those below. All
sizes are in metres.
13.6 metre
trailer - length 13.4m x width 2.44m x height 2.5m.
6. What are the internal dimensions of a
container?
Each container
manufacturer builds to a slightly different specification. We
have therefore used AVERAGE figures as a guide only. If you need
dimensions specific to a consignment, then please contact us.
Please note the door dimensions are less than those below. All
sizes are in metres.
40 foot
standard container - length 12m x width 2.34m x height 2.38m.
20 foot
standard container - length 5.88m x width 2.34m x height 2.38m.
7. What is the maximum weight I can load into a trailer or
container?
Each trailer
and container manufacturer builds to a slightly different
specification. We have therefore used AVERAGE weights as a guide
only. If you need a weight capacity specific to a consignment,
then please contact us.
13.6 metre
trailer - 23,500kg (25,000kg to some destinations).
20 foot
container - 20,500kg
40 foot
container - 24,000kg
8. When is VAT charged on your invoices?
For UK based
companies that have movements within the EU (including UK
domestic movements), the standard rate of VAT is charged.
For NON UK
based companies no VAT is charged.
For UK based
companies that have movements outside the EU, in most
circumstances, VAT is not charged.
9. What are shipping terms?
They define
the responsibilities of the buyer and seller in contracts. The
international chamber of commerce (ICC) have produced standard
commercial terms, Incoterms. They have been fully revised for
the new millennium - version 2000 in line with developments in
commercial practice. Published in September 1999, Incoterms 2000
may be used from 1 January 2000.
The full and
authoritative definition of each of the 13 Incoterms is
published in Incoterms 2000, Publication 560, obtainable from
the Business Bookstore. In summary they are as follows;
EXW EX WORKS
(... named place)
FCA FREE
CARRIER (... named place)
FAS FREE
ALONGSIDE SHIP (... named port of shipment)
FOB FREE ON
BOARD (... named port of shipment)
CFR COST AND
FREIGHT (... named port of destination)
CIF COST,
INSURANCE AND FREIGHT (... named port of destination)
CPT CARRIAGE
PAID TO (... named place of destination)
CIP CARRIAGE
AND INSURANCE PAID TO (... named place of destination)
DAF DELIVERED
AT FRONTIER (... named place)
DES DELIVERED
EX SHIP (... named port of destination)
DEQ DELIVERED
EX QUAY (... named port of destination)
DDU DELIVERED
DUTY UNPAID (... named place of destination)
DDP DELIVERED
DUTY PAID (... named place of destination)
10. What are your bank details?
Natwest plc
Sort code -
60-70-08
Account name -
Freight First Ltd
Account number
- 24341258