Sea, air and land transportation

Aasan Tajarat Abrisham Trading Company, with a skilled team and offices in China, Germany, the UAE, and Turkey, is ready to offer maritime, land, and air transportation services from China, Germany, the UAE, and Turkey to the ports and customs of Iran and the UAE, and vice versa.

The company prioritizes speed, reliability, confidentiality, and competitive pricing in all its operations, aiming to ensure long-term cooperation and customer satisfaction. Additionally, with offices in Guangzhou, Hamburg, Dubai, and Istanbul, it is prepared to offer services such as container booking, trailer reservation, pick-up, warehousing, and LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) transport from China, Germany, the UAE, and Turkey to Iran, Dubai, and vice versa.

Sea Freight

Providing maritime transportation services from China, Germany and Turkey to the ports of Iran and Dubai in the form of small cargo and full containers

Road Transportation

Providing retail road transportation services from Germany, Turkey and European countries to Iran in the fastest time

Air Freight

Providing air transportation services from China, Germany, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to Iran at the lowest price

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Given the international sanctions against Iran, the main concern for some foreign sellers, manufacturers, or importers is the inability to sell goods or export to Iran.

Aasan Tajarat Abrisham Trading, with registered business offices in China, the UAE, Turkey, and Germany, is able to facilitate the payment and purchase of goods, machinery, or products from prominent European, American, Japanese, and South Korean sellers or manufacturers. After importing the goods to a transit area in one of the countries where the company has a registered office, the goods can be transshipped to Iran, even if the sanctions apply to the seller or manufacturer. This process is made possible through the company’s network.

Types of Our Shipping Services

Shipping by Cross staffing or Switching

Crossstaffing is used in sea transportation for the purpose of container handling. In this method, the cargo inside the container is unloaded into a warehouse or CFS, then reloaded into another container.

Bulk shipping

It is not possible to ship some cargoes such as, grains, coal, ore, cement, and other bulk goods with normal ships. These cargoes are loaded by bulk carriers to be taken to their destination.

Shipping by groupage or retail cargo

When a person intends to move a piece of cargo by sea, they should use the groupage method. In this method, the shipments of different customers will be placed in the same container.

Shipping by transshipment method

Transshipment is the term most commonly used in combined transportation. This method means the movement of goods between two vehicles. That is, the goods are loaded on the ship in the country of origin.

Direct shipping from origin to destination

In this method, the goods are loaded onto ships at origin, then arrive at the destination country without stopping and into the hands of the recipient person or company.

Land and Air Transportation Services

Aasan Tajarat Abrisham Trading Company, with a skilled team and offices in China, Germany, the UAE, and Turkey, is ready to offer maritime, land, and air transportation services from China, Germany, the UAE, and Turkey to the ports and customs of Iran and the UAE, and vice versa.

Transportation establishes a fundamental connection between the sender and the receiver of goods. Even the best product will not be desirable if it is not received at the right time, in the required place, and in optimal conditions. Therefore, there must be close cooperation between the buyer and the carrier.

Whether by sea, land, or air, transportation is a crucial factor, and the associated costs directly impact the competitiveness of product sales. Buying cheaply does not always mean the product is inexpensive; transportation is one of the key issues faced by managers of various institutions and factories. There is no doubt that by solving this issue, managers can reduce the cost of production by receiving raw materials and goods on time and at a reasonable transportation cost, thus increasing the profitability of their company.

Bill of Lading

A Bill of Lading is a document that serves as proof of a transport contract. It is issued by the carrier or their representative after receiving the goods for transportation from one point (origin) to another (destination) using the agreed-upon mode of transport (ship, truck, railway, airplane, or a combination of them) in exchange for a specified freight charge.

Information on the bill of lading

The bill of lading usually contains the following information:

  1. Bill of Lading Number
  2. Name and Address of Carrier
  3. Name and Address of Shipper
  4. Name and Address of Consignee
  5. Name and Number of Means of Transport
  6. Name of Loading or Receiving Port
  7. Name of Destination or Delivery Port
  8. Description and Specifications of Goods
  9. Number of Packages and Type of Packaging
  10. Gross Weight of Goods
  11. Dimensions of Goods
  12. Payment Method for Freight
  13. Charges (Prepaid or Payable at Destination)
  14. Number of Original Copies Issued
  15. Place and Date of Bill of Lading Issuance
  16. Letter of Credit Number
  17. Signature of Carrier or Authorized Representative

Characteristics of Valid Bills of Lading

In international transactions, transport documents must meet certain conditions to ensure that there are no delays or issues regarding payment, whether for the goods or freight charges. Therefore, both the seller, as the party in the transaction with the buyer, and the carrier or their representative and agent, as the other party to the contract, must exercise due diligence in preparing and issuing the transport documents.

The characteristics of a bill of lading, based on international and banking regulations, are primarily as follows:

The bill of lading must be issued in full copies.

This is one of the most important features of the bill of lading, which has been widely approved according to international and banking regulations and can be an important factor in preventing possible abuses.

The bill of lading must be unconditional.

It is a bill of lading that does not contain any notes or phrases that indicate that the goods or its packaging are defective. The issuance of the bill of lading without any proof of the correctness and integrity of the goods at the time of delivery to the carrier.

The bill of lading must indicate that the goods are loaded onto the means of transport.

Banks will accept local documents that are specified as the goods were sent. Delivered for shipment or loaded.

The bill of lading must be remitted to a specific person.

In letters of credit, bills of lading are issued to the bank's remittance, which is one of the parties to the transaction.

Payment Method for Freight Charges

The payment method for freight charges must be clearly specified and clearly stated in the bill of lading.

Date of Issue of Bill of Lading

The date of issuance of the bill of lading is also considered one of the most important features of the document. Typically, the date of the bill of lading and other transport documents should be after the date of opening the letter of credit or the date of order registration, unless otherwise agreed.

Comparison of Different Shipping Methods

Elements / Shipping Method Sea Land Air
Speed Slow Fast Very Fast
Shipping Costs Low Medium High
Reliability Weak Good Good
Flexibility High Medium Low
The most suitable product    Bulky and heavy products       Medium-value semi-bulk products     Products with the possibility of spoilage and valuable

Types of Bill of Lading in Transportation

  • Air Waybill: Transportation by Air
  • Railway Waybill: Transportation by Train
  • Land Waybill: Transportation by Truck
  • Through Bill of Lading: Transportation by Truck, Ship, or Train
  • Combined Transport Bill of Lading: Transportation by Truck, Ship, or Train

The difference between a bill of lading and a road bill

If the transport document is transferable and considered as a title of ownership, it is called a Bill of Lading. If it does not have this feature, it is called a Waybill. Airway bills, railway waybills, and CMR (road transport documents) are referred to as waybills. However, nowadays, the term “Bill of Lading” is also used for air, rail, and road transportation.

Shipping Process

  1. Price inquiry for transportation by the buyer and seller from shipping companies.

  2. Selection of the shipping company.

  3. Selection of Incoterms rule and finalization of the proforma invoice.

  4. Issuance of the proforma invoice and coordination of subsequent steps.

  5. Container reservation and conclusion of the transport contract.

  6. Production and packaging of goods by the seller.

  7. Payment coordination by the buyer.

  8. Inspection coordination by the buyer.

  9. Insurance coordination by the buyer.

  10. Coordination with the domestic shipping company and receipt of the container at the origin city or port.

  11. Loading goods into the container and domestic transportation within the seller’s country.

  12. Export clearance and loading onto the international transport vehicle by the seller.

  13. Commencement of international transportation.

  14. Issuance of the draft and final bill of lading rate.

  15. Completion of shipment documents and sending them to the buyer by the seller.

  16. Arrival of the transport vehicle at the destination.

  17. Issuance of the manifest or cargo list.

  18. Issuance of the arrival notice.

  19. Receipt of original documents by the buyer.

  20. Completion of undertakings and visiting the shipping company.

  21. Submission of container health check and deposit for temporary entry permit for the container.

  22. Settlement with the shipping company and issuance of the clearance certificate.

  23. Completion of documents, visit to customs, submission of the bill of lading and warehouse receipt to customs, and clearance of goods.

  24. Loading the container or stripping the goods and inland transportation.

  25. Unloading the goods at the buyer’s location.

  26. Return of the container and delivery to the empty container warehouse at the entry border.

  27. Final settlement with the shipping company and retrieval of the container health check.

Faq

The advantages of maritime transport are numerous. These benefits include the high capacity of ships, extensive geographical coverage, lower costs compared to other methods, and the least detrimental impact on the environment.

The main issue with maritime cargo transport is the long shipping time. Additionally, due to the direct impact of weather changes, precise planning for the arrival of the cargo is not always possible.

Maritime transport uses containers and various types of cargo or bulk carrier ships. The terms FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) also influence the method of maritime transportation.

With Aasan Tajarat Abrisham, easily transport your goods to Iran at an affordable price.

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