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Different stages involved in exporting our product

The full path an order takes with us — twelve stages, each turning on two steps. Terms and dates are confirmed in writing as you go.

Stages · 12

  1. 01

    Enquiry & Quotation

    Request For Enquiry (RFQ) & Proforma Invoice

    a
    Request For Enquiry (RFQ)
    Buyer sends product specifications, required quantities, and delivery terms.
    b
    Proforma Invoice
    We will send a detailed price quotation, payment terms, and delivery timeline.
  2. 02

    Purchase Order & Confirmation

    Order Receipt & Sales Contract

    a
    Order Receipt
    Buyer accepts the quote and issues a formal Purchase Order (PO).
    b
    Sales Contract
    Both parties sign a legally binding sales contract detailing trade terms (Incoterms).
  3. 03

    Financial Arrangements

    Secure Payment & Credit Verification

    a
    Secure Payment
    Buyer opens a Letter of Credit (LC) or sends an advance wire transfer.
    b
    Credit Verification
    Our affiliate bank verifies the financial instruments to eliminate payment risk.
  4. 04

    Production & Procurement

    Manufacturing & Timeline Monitor

    a
    Manufacturing
    Goods are produced or sourced according to the agreed buyer specifications.
    b
    Timeline Monitor
    Internal checks ensure production completes within the shipping deadline.
  5. 05

    Quality Inspection & Packaging

    Pre-Shipment Inspection & Export Packing

    a
    Pre-Shipment Inspection (if necessary)
    Quality checks are performed by internal teams or third-party agencies.
    b
    Export Packing
    Goods are packed and labelled according to international shipping standards.
  6. 06

    Booking Cargo Space

    Freight Forwarding & Shipping Order

    a
    Freight Forwarding
    We shall book shipping space with a carrier or freight forwarder.
    b
    Shipping Order
    Carrier issues a Shipping Order or Booking Confirmation with vessel details.
  7. 07

    Customs Clearance (Origin)

    Documentation & Customs Approval

    a
    Documentation
    We shall prepare the Shipping Bill, Commercial Invoice, and Packing List.
    b
    Customs Approval
    Origin customs inspect the cargo and grant the approval.
  8. 08

    Container Loading & Port Handling

    Stuffing & Gate-In

    a
    Stuffing
    Goods are loaded (stuffed) into the container at the factory or port warehouse.
    b
    Gate-In
    Container is moved to the port terminal and loaded onto the vessel.
  9. 09

    Ocean / Air Transit

    Bill of Lading & Sailing

    a
    Bill of Lading
    Carrier issues the Bill of Lading (BL) as proof of shipment and ownership.
    b
    Sailing
    The vessel departs the origin port and moves toward the destination country.
  10. 10

    Import Customs Clearance

    Notification & Duty Payment

    a
    Notification
    Buyer is notified of vessel arrival (Arrival Notice).
    b
    Duty Payment
    Bill of Entry is filed, and import duties and taxes are paid to destination customs.
  11. 11

    Container Discharge & Inland Transport

    Port Release & Haulage

    a
    Port Release
    Cargo is unloaded from the vessel and cleared for gate-out.
    b
    Haulage
    A local trucking service picks up the container from the port terminal.
  12. 12

    Final Delivery & Unloading

    Buyer Delivery & De-stuffing

    a
    Buyer Delivery
    Truck arrives at the buyer's designated warehouse or factory.
    b
    De-stuffing
    Container is unloaded, inspected for damage, and the empty container is returned.

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