This is when cargo is moved between a point of origin and a destination without it entering the country where the shipper is registered.

As is common in our industry, we are a limited liability company. Our liability is dictated by International Transport conventions such as ’CMR’, or local law, which will usually equate to only a fraction of the value of your goods, because it is assessed on weight. We must also have been found to be negligent in our handling of your shipment.

two ways to load a container. Depending on whether the client has the proper tools and expertise to personally load his good from the chosen address (permits and/or neighbors’ authorizations). If not, we can offer to hire the services of a warehouse near the port of origin. We recommend that our clients load and secure the cargo into their container themselves if there is no vehicle involved.

• 1. If the client is to personally prepare the loading at his home address, the following needs to be taken into consideration:
  • a. There are two hours for loading included with the collection. Any extra time needed for the load will be charged accordingly. We do not include boxes nor packaging or loading personnel.
  • b. The container will arrive on a truck with a height off the ground between 47in and 60in.
  • c. There are anchorage spots to secure cargo inside the container. Remember the tools for this anchorage are not included inside the container.
  • d. If you are considering loading the car inside the container, remember to have a platform or other system to bring the vehicle to the containers height and also have the ratchet lashings to secure the car and cargo to the container.
• 2. We advise clients to utilize our warehouse service whenever the client has logistical issues including limited space, lack of proper tools, or inability to acquire permits, etc. When using the warehouse, our client must bring their goods and/or vehicle to the address indicated by us. The warehouse personnel will do the filling and securing of goods inside the container.

Full Container Loads are generally only hired by one family unit. ZeeTrans does not recommend sharing a container with other families because each individual will have to pay the origin and destination and this increases the overall cost of the container. Sharing a container also greatly increases the likelihood of problems upon arrival at the port of destination.

Cost and freight…(named port of destination) means that the seller must pay the costs and freight charges necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination. However it is important to note that the risk of loss or damage to the goods as well as any additional costs occurring after the time the goods have been delivered on board the vessel is transferred to the buyer when the goods pass the ships rail in the port of shipment.

Cost, Insurance and Freight…(named port of destination) means that the seller must pay the costs and freight charges necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination but with the addition that he has to procure marine insurance against the buyer’s risk of loss or damage to the goods during the carriage. The buyer should note that the seller is only required to obtain insurance on minimum coverage.

Carriage and Insurance paid to…(named place) means that the seller pays the freight to the named destination but with the addition that he has to procure cargo insurance against the buyer’s risk of loss or damage to the goods during the carriage. The buyer should note that the seller is only required to obtain insurance on minimum coverage.

COD (Cash On Delivery) is a method of payment where you can buy products / services and then make payment at the time of delivery. COD payments are to be made in cash to the delivery person.

Carriage paid to (named place of destination) means that the seller pays the freight for the carriage of the goods to the named destination. The buyer should note that all risks for loss or damage to the goods transfer to him / her when goods are handed over into the custody of the carrier.

1 cubic metre = 1.308 cubic yard