Packing / Shipping

Presented by Mawuli Akpenyo,

Delata Ghana Ltd (Exports & Shipping Services) At Handcrafts Export Forum

in Abidjan, Cote Ivoire, on 4 July, 2012

Packing for Exports: The Export Chain

Forwarding

Product

Packing

(shipping)

Packaging

Loading (stuffing)

Packing for Exports: Mode of Shipment

Courier small, urgent (samples) Parcel Postage small, non-urgent (samples) Air Freight shorter transit period, more expensive (commercial/business) Sea Freight Longer transit period, cheaper freight, bigger volume cargo (commercial/business)

Packing for Exports:

Destination of Shipment
Wholesaler Bulk Packing (needs to be repackaged for sale) Retail Stores Consumer packing

Product Handling

Sorting final quality assurance Cleaning with clean material Labeling product tags/ticketing or stickers Wrapping- with clean material , not recycled newspapers.

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Packaging the Product

Packaging design & materials - protection, presentation, cost-effectiveness and convenience Materials: cartons, poly sacks, wooden crates /boxes, barrels / drums Specifications: dimensions (planned to fit into Sea Container), weight, quantity per package Labeling & Markings: carton labeling two sides; product labeling, package marking symbols e.g. THIS END UP, FRAGILE

Symbols

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Packing of Products

Definition: method of arranging products in a package (pack) and using materials to ensure maximum protection against damage Quantities per pack inner & outer packs Weight per pack max. 23 kg for manual handling Materials: cushioning & stuffing shredded paper, plastic bubble wrap, etc. (not newspapers with prints) Drying Agent silica gel against mold Drop Test breakages during multiple handling

Packing Documentations

Packing List Package #, Product Descriptions Product Code (Style numbers), Package dimensions, Net & Gross Weights Commercial Invoice Product Description, Product Quantities, HTS Codes, Unit Prices, Total Value. Shipping Instructions Address of Shipper, Address of Consignee (plus Phone #), Notify Party Address plus details on the Packing List.

Loading the Sea Container

Customs Inspection & Permission Load Plan unit loading, palletization Container Inspection & Dry Bags Container Loading, Fumigation & Sealing Customs Seal and Shipping Line Seal. Handing over Container to Freight Forwarder Container #, Number of Packages, Total Weight of Packages, Seal #s, Packing List & Commercial Invoice

Shipping by Air Freight - Tips

Packages to be handled manually should less than 23 kilos Bulky packages attract Volume weight in calculating Air Freight so pack tight to minimize volume weight. Volume Weight could be as much as 4 times the Actual Weight Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Codes must be included in Commercial Invoices to facilitate clearing of cargo Shipping documents should be scanned and emailed to Consignee for pre- clearing
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Thank you!
Contact email: mawuli_akpenyo@yahoo.com www.delata-ghana.com/ P.O. Box SR 501 Spintex Road, Tema, Ghana. Cell: +233 24 360 2764 +233 20 813 4075 Fax: +233 30 340 3194