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Physical Distribution Modelling
 
 
 
      

 

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 Definition of Flows

 

1. Supplier/Shipper - Exporter/Forwarder The Supplier or Shipper of the goods supplies the Forwarder with details of the shipment. The Forwarder will supply the the Supplier or Shipper with a freight invoice and, if agreed, details on the status of the goods in transit.
2. Supplier/Shipper - Customs Authority The Supplier or Shipper will supply the Customs Authority with details of what has been shipped. The Customs will inform the Supplier or Shipper when the goods have been released and cleared.
3. Supplier/Shipper - Carrier The Supplier or Shipper, instead of dealing through a Forwarder, may deal directly with the Carrier and send them details of the shipment. The Carrier may also invoice the Supplier or Shipper for services and, if agreed, keep them updated on the status of the goods while in transit.
4. Supplier/Shipper - Customer/Consignee The Supplier or Shipper advises the Customer or Consignee when the goods will arrive and what has been shipped. The Customer or Consignee will inform the Supplier or Shipper when the goods have been received and whether there was any problems.
5. Exporter/Forwarder - Customs Authority The Exporter/Forwarder provides the Customs with all the information needed to move the goods internationally. Customs inform the Exporter/Forwarder when goods have been released and cleared.
6. Exporter/Forwarder - Carrier The Exporter/Forwarder instructs the Carrier to physically move the goods. The Carrier will invoice the Exporter/Forwarder.

7. Exporter/Forwarder - Importer/Forwarder

 The Exporter/Forwarder provides details of the shipment to the Importer/Forwarder.
8. Exporter/Forwarder - Customer/Consignee The Exporter/Forwarder may tell the Customer or Consignee when the goods are due to arrive. The Customer or Consignee may instruct the Exporter/Forwarder to pick up the goods from the Supplier.
9. Customer/Consignee - Importer/Forwarder The Customer or Consignee may instruct the Importer/Forwarder to pick up the goods from the Supplier. The Importer/Forwarder may invoice the Customer for transport services as well as providing information on the movement of the goods.
10. Importer/Forwarder - Carrier

The Importer/Forwarder instructs the Carrier to physically move the goods. The Carrier may invoice the Importer/Forwarder.

11. Importer/Forwarder - Customs Authority

 The Importer/Forwarder provides the Customs with all the information needed to move the goods internationally. Customs inform the Importer/Forwarder when goods have been released and cleared.
12. Customer/Consignee - Customs Authority The Customer or Consignee informs the Customs of details of goods received. Customs inform the Customer or Consignee of goods released and cleared.

13. Customer/Consignee - Carrier

 The Customer or consignee, instead of dealing through a Forwarder, may deal directly with the Carrier and send them details of the shipment. The Carrier may also invoice the Customer or Consignee for services and, if agreed, keep them updated on the status of the goods while in transit.