Use this guide before requesting a proposal: it helps gather comparable source data and identify constraints early.
What to prepare
- 01
State exact origin and destination, cargo readiness and access conditions.
- 02
Provide cargo description and code, packages, weight, dimensions and packing.
- 03
Identify hazardous, temperature-controlled, oversized or fragile properties.
- 04
State the delivery basis, seller, buyer and customs responsibility allocation.
- 05
Define the latest delivery date and priority: speed, cost or schedule stability.
- 06
Clarify insurance, transshipment, storage, returnable packaging and last-mile needs.
Common mistakes
- Comparing rates with different terms and cost scopes.
- Ignoring packaging, terminal and last-mile constraints.
- Planning without allowance for borders, documents and seasonality.
Official sources
Customs regulation · EEC ↗The exact review and work scope is defined after examining the specific task and documents.