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LCL Imports / FOB Basis

Streamline your LCL import processes on FOB basis, with our efficient step- by- step guide. 

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  • After ensuring readiness and volume of each cargo, we receive client’s agreement regarding ocean freight costs and local charges
  • Our company sends the shipper’s contact details to the agent. Accordingly, consignee advises his shipper with agent’s details
  • Further to the shipper’s communication with the agent, the transport and loading procedure is arranged at the loading port
  • After the completion of a safe loading operation (within a stipulated time frame), and the vessel is fully loaded, the journey can begin
  • Once the cargo has arrived at its final destination (port of discharge) and the delivery order from the shipping line has been issued, the container will be transported in Eurokinissi’s private warehouse, where cargo will be unstuffed.
  • Finally, when the unloading has been completed, we handle the client the delivery order upon the cargo receipt.
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LCL Imports / CIF Basis

LCL import (under CIF terms) in 6 easy steps: 

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  • Consignee and shipper communicate after import procedure has started, without getting involved in ocean freight costs or the freight forwarder
  • In order to reach an agreement in regards to ocean freight costs and loading date, shipper seeks for a local agent
  • The agent in turn, chooses the shipping carrier, securing space on the selected vessel and arranging all aspects of the transport
  • The agent gives additional information about the loading procedure sending us the bill of lading.
  • Once the cargo has arrived at its final destination (port of discharge) and the delivery order from the shipping line has been issued, the container will be transported in Eurokinissi’s private warehouse, where cargo will be unstuffed.
  • Finally, when the unloading has been completed, we handle the client the delivery order upon the cargo receipt.
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Problems on CIF shipments & solutions

CISF (China Import Service Fee): the receiver is charged with this extra cost when importing form certain ports (Shanghai, Ningbo)

Rebate: agent’s commission

*For further information kindly refer to any of our representatives.

Cosmos Ocean Hellas strongly proposes shipments in FOB terms. This allows you to efficiently control and manage the shipping process.

The benefits fo FOB terms

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  • Price control: Shipment on FOB basis allows you to have a clear picture of what you’ll be charged through our official written offers on behalf of all the members engaged in the process
  • Serving as a liaison between the shipper and each customer, you can quickly track your cargo at all times
  • Our pricing system is updated constantly to ensure you get the best prices available
  • We offer special agreements based on cargo volume
  • We provide a wide range of advice and guidance and we propose the most cost-efficient way of loading as FCL or LCL (most of the times shipments on CIF basis are being loaded with LCL shipments)
  • On FOB means, the supervision and responsibility of the cargo is under the freight forwarding companies.