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Fernando Jimenez

Fernando Jimenez

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Delivering goods to a ship (offshore)

We would like to export test equipment for a vessel to a ship that currently lies offshore Nigeria. The flag under which this ship operates is not known to us. We plan to export the goods from Europe by air cargo to Cameroon first and from there to the ship. The test equipment is intended to be used for various tests on board the ship and once completed, the goods will be returned to us in Europe. What is the destination country in this case? 
From Nigeria
To Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dec 24
2020
1
answer
Dec 24, 2020

Generally, when delivering goods to ships on the high seas, the country of destination corresponds to the nationality of the ship. In order to create your export declaration in compliance with customs regulations, you will need to find out the flag this ship operates under after all. To determine the nationality of a ship search for special websites that provides this info for you and might be very helpful for you. These websites also offer you more details about individual ships as well as real-time tracking.

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Difference between Intermodal and Multimodal transport

What is difference between Intermodal and Multimodal transport?
From United Kingdom
To Germany
Dec 11
2020
1
answer
Dec 11, 2020

Intermodal – is the movement of cargo from origin to destination by several modes of transport where each of these modes have a different transport provider or entity responsible, each with its own independent contract.. Multiple carriers contracted to fulfill a single journey.

Multimodal – is the movement of cargo from origin to destination by several modes of transport where each of these modes have a different transport provider or entity responsible, but under a single contract. A Single carrier contracted to fulfill a single journey.

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Weights used in shipping

What is difference between the various weights used in shipping?
From Bangladesh
To Austria
Dec 10
2020
1
answer
Dec 10, 2020

There are various weights used in shipping on a day to day basis. I will explain some of the most common below: Net Weight – (when referring to a cargo) is the total weight of just the raw cargo (say for example – Peppadews)

Gross Weight – (when referring to a cargo) is the total weight of the raw cargo (example – Peppadews) + the weight of bottles or cans that it is packed in.. If the bottles and cans are further packed into cartons which are placed on a pallet, then the weight of the peppadews + bottles + cartons + pallets = gross weight.

Net Weight – (when referring to a container) is the total weight (gross as above) of the cargo after it has been packed into a container – but excluding the tare weight of the container. Gross Weight – (when referring to a container) is the total weight of the cargo + the tare weight of the container. Payload – is the maximum cargo weight that a container can carry and excludes the tare weight of the container.. Containers have CSC plates that reflect the payload that the container is allowed to carry.

Deadweight (DWT) – refers to the weight that a ship can safely carry – this includes the weight of the cargo on board the ship, the crew, stores, fuel, water, ballast etc.. If the total weight exceeds the DWT certified by the ship builder, then the ship could be in danger of sinking or damage.

Gross Tonnage (GT) – refers to a ships overall internal volume including crew accommodation, machinery, navigation equipment etc .

Net Tonnage (NT) – refers to a ships GT minus the the space used up by the crew accommodation, machinery, navigation equipment etc – basically the space that is available for the carriage of passengers and cargo.

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Finding freight forwarder in Australia

How do I find a customs broker or freight forwarder in Australia?
From Australia
To Bangladesh
Nov 27
2020
1
answer
Nov 27, 2020

The Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc. (CBFCA) is Australia’s leading peak national body. It represents members interests in international trade logistics and supply chain management service provision.

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) also has a member directory that you can use.
Exporters should also remember to investigate any applicable taxes and fees payable in overseas markets, such as quarantine inspection fees, GST/VAT and import tariffs.

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Changing tax ID number

Last year, I was thinking about starting a business with two friends (an LLC) and got a federal tax ID number. But our circumstances changed, and we've decided not to start the business. Do we have to file a tax return for a business that never existed?
From United States of America
To Estonia
Nov 17
2020
1
answer
Nov 17, 2020

The simple answer is yes. If you have a federal tax ID number and fail to file a tax return with that number on it, the IRS will charge you a nonfiling penalty--in your case, that would be $600 per partner, or $1,800 total. What you should do is download Form 1065 (a partnership tax return) from the IRS website , and fill in all the blanks with zeroes. On the line reading "date business commenced", write in "N/A - never commenced business," and be sure to check the "Final Return" box on page one of the form. That should be enough to put the IRS on notice that you're not planning to use your tax ID number in the future and that "There's nothing to see here.

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