Shipping and Incoterms-UNDP Practice Guide - UNDP - United Nations Development Programme [2008, PDF]

Shipping and Incoterms-UNDP Practice Guide

Year: 2008
Language: english
Author: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Genre: Guide
Publisher: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 60
Description: This practice guide is designed for working in functions that include close interaction with the procurement or logistics function, such as programme staff who would like a closer understanding of shipping activities, would find this practice guide relevant.
Among the topics covered are the principles of effective shipping arrangements, methods of mitigating risks and an overview of the options available for optimizing the organization’s logistical activities and the capability to plan, implement and evaluate a transportation exercise appropriate to the value/risk of the goods being transported.
- This guide offers an overview of the different modes of shipment available to determine the appropriate logistical arrangements for a range of requirements;
- Gives an introduction of a broad understanding of the need for insurance and the types of coverage available;
- Explains the pros and cons of different Incoterms and the appropriate use of Incoterms;
- Discusses loss prevention, means and actions to put in place to minimize or prevent loss and effective packing and marking;
- Describes customs procedures;
- Discusses the choice of appropriate shipping methods depending on various factors, including, cost, frequency / regularity, reliability and speed required; and
- Explains the functions of shipping documents, including Air Waybill (AWB) and Bill of Lading (B/L).