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Customer newspaper "gw-world.ch"
We inform you about ongoing topics from transport, logistic and the orange world in Switzerland.
gw-world.ch is published four times a year.
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The issues from 2010 and 2011 are available as pdf download (german language only):
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Airfreight 1x1
Which export documents are needed? Air freight has to be fast - but what use is the best connection between two places if there are unnecessary delays at departure or arrival because of the wrong or missing papers? What can we do to prevent this? Deliveries withing the EU
For deliveries within the EU an invoice, delivery note or packing note with the following data is sufficient: sender, recipient, content, delivery conditions, number of parcels, weight. Export Documents - obligatory
Forwarding order/shipping instruction. Always state sender, recipient (tel. no. and contact), content, delivery conditions, number of parcels, weight and if necessary dispatch regulations.
Invoice
Trade or proforma invoice with the value of the listed goods, also in the case of goods being delivered for free or on guarantee. A proforma invoice must however list the value which correponds to the real trade value. Export documents - conditional
Export declaration / Customs documents (EU) for the customs clearance for goods in accordance with the legal regulations (except meat, sausage etc). Provided on request. Copy of L/C
If an L/C is used in the transaction you will need the copy in order to be able to generate the forwarding documents according to the regulations. Export permit
... if needed - our customs service will gladly advise you. Others
... such as veterinary attestations, dangerous goods declarations etc.
For details please contact us.
Which export documents are needed? Air freight has to be fast - but what use is the best connection between two places if there are unnecessary delays at departure or arrival because of the wrong or missing papers? What can we do to prevent this? Deliveries withing the EU
For deliveries within the EU an invoice, delivery note or packing note with the following data is sufficient: sender, recipient, content, delivery conditions, number of parcels, weight. Export Documents - obligatory
Forwarding order/shipping instruction. Always state sender, recipient (tel. no. and contact), content, delivery conditions, number of parcels, weight and if necessary dispatch regulations.
Invoice
Trade or proforma invoice with the value of the listed goods, also in the case of goods being delivered for free or on guarantee. A proforma invoice must however list the value which correponds to the real trade value. Export documents - conditional
Export declaration / Customs documents (EU) for the customs clearance for goods in accordance with the legal regulations (except meat, sausage etc). Provided on request. Copy of L/C
If an L/C is used in the transaction you will need the copy in order to be able to generate the forwarding documents according to the regulations. Export permit
... if needed - our customs service will gladly advise you. Others
... such as veterinary attestations, dangerous goods declarations etc.
For details please contact us.
Forwarding 1x1
From A to B - in the optimum way
Transporting a consignment from A to B may seem simple enough: load the goods onto the truck, drive to your destination, unload – and that´s it. Of course you can use such a direct transport. But how often do you really have consignments that would fill a "small" 7-ton truck? Half-empty trucks cruising around cost a lot of money and are a strain on the environment.
That is the reason why forwarders like Gebrüder Weiss offer various transport systems for various consignments. It is not always the cheapest way of transport that is the best, neither is the fastest one the most ideal. Optimum transports are the ones that reach the right destination at the right time at the most favourable price. Priority and cost-effectiveness are the key-words for your choice of transport.
From A to B - in the optimum way
Transporting a consignment from A to B may seem simple enough: load the goods onto the truck, drive to your destination, unload – and that´s it. Of course you can use such a direct transport. But how often do you really have consignments that would fill a "small" 7-ton truck? Half-empty trucks cruising around cost a lot of money and are a strain on the environment.
That is the reason why forwarders like Gebrüder Weiss offer various transport systems for various consignments. It is not always the cheapest way of transport that is the best, neither is the fastest one the most ideal. Optimum transports are the ones that reach the right destination at the right time at the most favourable price. Priority and cost-effectiveness are the key-words for your choice of transport.
For further information please contact us.
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