What is a 3PL logistics operator?
A 3 PL (Third Party Logistics), or better known as a logistics operator, is a company that carries out the planning, implementation and control of the efficient and effective flow and storage of goods, services and associated information, from the point of origin to the point of consumption, in order to satisfy customer requirements.
A logistics operator can also be a company that specializes in one or more areas of the logistics chain. However, this type of logistics operator must have some characteristic that differentiates it from a traditional service provider included in the logistics chain. This difference must lie in their knowledge of the logistics chain as a whole and their ability to cooperate and even take the initiative towards greater efficiency in the operation of the chain.
What is a House Bill of Lading and a Master Bill of Lading?
What is IATA?
What are INCOTERMS?
They are the International Trade Terms (INCOTERMS). They are issued by the International Chamber of Commerce that determine the commercial scope in the international sales contract.
Why the INCOTERMS?
• They visualize intermodal transportation practices.
• They echo the advancement of electronic communications.
• They neutralize gender to avoid legal ambiguities.
• They are generally also recommended for domestic operations.
What is the purpose of INCOTERMS?
• Define transport (Mode and means)
• Determine the Party that contracts the insurance of the merchandise
• Define packaging and packaging conditions
• Determine the Party that carries out customs procedures, formalities and expenses (export, import).
• Define the Party that performs the loading and unloading maneuvers
• Notification from the seller to the buyer of having fulfilled their obligations.