FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO., LTD.
SHIPMENT PLANNING

Prepare your
shipment information.

Prepare your shipment information and explore common food cargo questions.

BEFORE YOU REQUEST A QUOTE

Quotation request
checklist.

Include the details below in your inquiry email. If a detail is unavailable, identify it clearly.

Product & shipment size

Product description, packaging, carton count, dimensions and gross weight.

Origin & destination

Origin, destination, pickup and delivery requirements, and trade terms if known.

Readiness & delivery dates

Cargo-ready date, available shelf life and preferred delivery window.

Storage conditions

Required temperatures, handling sensitivities and any special product conditions.

Supporting documents

Commercial invoice, packing list and available product specifications.

Handling requirements

Glass, liquids, fragile cartons, stacking limits or other handling needs.

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Planning questions.

Can I inquire before every shipment detail is available?

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Yes. Send the details you have and identify any missing information, such as final carton dimensions or the cargo-ready date. Explain whether quantities and dates are estimates so they can be reviewed before booking.

Which dates should I include in my inquiry?

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Include the date the cargo will be ready for collection and your required delivery window. If delivery is linked to a promotion, production schedule or receiving appointment, explain that timing in your email.

What should I check in a quotation?

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Review the quoted route, transport mode, included services, charges, validity and payment terms. Raise any questions about collection, local handling, storage or final delivery before accepting the quotation.

What if cargo details change after the inquiry?

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Send the revised quantities, dimensions, weights or dates and identify what has changed. Ask for the shipping arrangements and quotation to be reviewed before proceeding with the updated cargo.

SEND YOUR INQUIRY

Have your shipment details ready?

Request a Quote