Start with acceptance
Provide cargo and packaging details, quantity, ports and dates. The carrier or consolidator reviews the lane, compatibility and destination conditions.
Compare full containers and consolidation
FCL discussions usually start with container type and count. LCL also involves package count, volume, weight and deconsolidation. Confirm origin, main carriage and destination charges separately.
Agree cutoffs and document owners
Confirm the loading site, pickup booking and expected document and terminal cutoffs. Identify who prepares each document and who communicates delays or changes.
Confirm acceptance, documents and delivery conditions by cargo, route and carrier.