In addition, the study will also explore the problems associated within the process of clearing and forwarding of goods in a land locked country. Customs clearance meaning, scope and documentation. Clearing and forwarding instructions a clearing agent arranges the customs clearance and pay over any taxes on behalf of the buyer. Matiya a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of science in procurement and supply chain. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Clearing and forwarding procedure from airport to consignee documentation pickup at the airport upon the arrival of the air cargo to the airport, documents will be pickedup from the handling agent to the receiving forwarder. Clearing and forwarding of exports and imports in uganda. Fiata has decided to assemble this handbook which contains all essential information describing the organizations structure thus giving the reader a window into this world organization, representing the global freight forwarding and logistics industry. Clearing and forwarding procedure for your cargo part 5 of 5. They are registered and licensed by customs to operate. Their role is limited to acting on behalf of and representing clients as third party agencies engaged in customs clearance. Customs clearance agents are also called carrying and forwarding agents. It is quite common for sellers and buyers to change instructions without informing their agents, which may. The forwarding agent arranges the movement of the cargo.
Thus it is most important to choose a freight forwarder who has certified customs brokers to process this for you. The study assessed challenges facing clearing and forwarding agents in the. Customs agents are linked through edi with customs in most of the countries and use. Member of federmar and the union of freight forwarders. Doc clearing and forwarding agents rita nadia academia. I am a licensed clearing agent with the experience in the freight and forwarding industry, my expertise covers all areas of custom works and am hard working individual that provide all the consulting needed for my clients successful clearance of goods. The research design used was descriptive survey whereby a number of. This form acts as a contract of performance and payment for services rendered by the agent. Clearing and forwadind notes course title bpl 2216 clearing. Clearing and forwarding terminology certificatethis courses will cover the clearing and forwarding industry with a particular focus on international contracts and payments, sea freight and customs. Clearing and forwadind notes course title bpl 2216. Its just first step of the clearing and forwarding procedure. Forwarding services means those activities and services of any kind provided by the company including, but not restricted to, the issuing of sea and other. After the handling agent passes the documents to the receiving freight forwarder, it becomes his duty to have the cargo cleared through customs.
Diploma in clearing and forwarding, uk online, united. Freight clearing and forwarding procedures pdf, 101 mb yumpu. Interpretation in these standard trading terms and conditions. Consignment note, exemption documents, and import permits tra clearing. Purchasing and materials management ii purpose of the course the aim of this course is to equip students with knowledge on clearing and forwarding.