International transportation is more intricate than domestic shipments since every country has specific regulations and laws. Some countries have stricter policies than others and completely forbid importing certain products.
Export Haulage
The freight is moved from its origin to the destination to the next warehouse, port, or facility firm, where it will depart to the border.
Export Customs Clearance
When the freight reaches the border of the exporting country, it passes the process of clearance before moving to the next stage.
Transportation
After your load has successfully left the country of origin, the process of transportation begins. This process can vary in time depending on the mode of transportation, freight company, and customer preferences for Airfreight or standard shipping.
Import Customs Clearance
When the freight reaches the border of the importing country, it passes another process of clearance. This clearance is an essential part of the shipping process since you must ensure your freight complies with the customs policies of the country you are entering.
Import Haulage
After successfully clearing the importer country’s border, your freight is moved from the border to its final destination. This process is also referred to as Last Mile Delivery.