Do you know what FCL maritime import?

Do you know what FCL maritime import is and what are the benefits of adopting this option in your company's international business? 

FCL is an acronym for Full #Container Load, which means fully loaded container. It occurs in an #import when a single #purchase is able to completely fill this equipment for cargo #transport. #FCL sea import also gets its name when the cargo is transported alone. The other type of transport used is LCL (Less Container Load), which according to its translation, the container #travels with less load and is shared with other orders. This equipment usually measures: 

20 feet - containing 30 m³ or 20 tons of materials

40 feet - holding 60 m³ or 25 tons of products. 

The FCL maritime import, as already mentioned, occurs when your company is the sole consignee of a container. In practical terms, it is important to know that in the #FCL system, freight charges are charged at a single price, without considering the weight of the cargo to be transported, a different situation when the option is made for LCL transport. It is therefore worth evaluating and performing #calculations in this regard, because, even not completely filling the container load, the option for the #exclusive use of the equipment can become more affordable. 

In addition, opting for an exclusive transport operation has other advantages, such as:  

• Best cost-benefit for large volumes of cargo, 
• Increases transport safety,  
• The handling of the goods in the #loading and unloading of the cargo is reduced,
• The possibilities of product loss and #damage are minimized, 
• Speeds up the availability of #cargo due to low handling of goods,
  
• It is an excellent choice for #fragile or valuable cargo.
   

Regardless of the type of import to be performed (FCL or LCL), some #actions need to be performed in order to be successful in the operation.  

The first step is to register the company in the Registry of #Exporters and #Importers of the Secretariat of #Foreign #Trade.
 
 Next, you need to know the #Incoterms (international #trade terms) in order to choose the best options involved in the operation.  

You should also know the nomenclature or tax classification used in #international trade.  

Subsequently, the exchange rate and payment terms are defined, according to the negotiation carried out with the supplier.  

The documents that need to be part of the operation and always need to be presented to the Federal Revenue are the following:  

• Extract from the Import Declaration, 
• Cargo knowledge,  
• Commercial invoice,  
• Proof of Payment of Taxes, 
• Documents required by international agreements or by force of law.
  

 

 
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