Economical Service
"Super Saver" options
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info@sefco-export.com
(our main email in the USA)
Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.
US headquarters: New York City, NY - USA
Admin: 1 Ascan Ave. PH-74, Forest Hills Gardens, NY 11375
Main office info: 888-268-0565
Hours for live-consultation vary with personnel.
All meetings are by prior appointment only.
Please let us know the best time to reach you for phone review of your shipment information and rate quotation.
All rate quotations are confirmed in writing and sent electronically - via email.
Spanish notes / Version en Español disponible
www.sefco-export.com/p-e-servicio.htm
Economy minded customers...
...can save by doing certain tasks and optional services themselves.
Self-clearing is one of them. Packaging and loading is another. Unloading and unpacking is yet another.
We call this our Basic E-economy service ("Self-Service"). This E-economy service involves:
self - packing/loading FCL-full containers - often door to door or door to port (self-unpacked/unloaded at destination)
and CFS-warehouse to overseas terminal only service for LCL-less than container-loads.
Basic Economy Service: Do certain things yourself and save money.
" Yes, you can do it yourself and save. Ask us how. "
CLICK HERE TO WATCH SHORT VIDEO
Premium full service or Basic Economy self service?
Either way, we help you arrange the process so things get done when you need it to happen.
Need a container next week? Call us. Need to drop things off soon? Let us know.
We can take over, to make sure it gets to the intended destination.
The concept behind Basic Economy and Premium Shipping services...
It's similar to Economy Service self-pumping regular quality fuel at a gas service station, versus Premium Service
- high test fuel with the gas pumped for you and you also get your tire air pressure checked,
car windows cleaned at the same time. Pay something extra and you get extra, or keep it
very basic and simple - and still get to where you need to go.
For free guidance on both E and P level service, please review our web pages.
Basic Economy Service: Our INTERNET PRICE = Low Cost shipping solution
Transact business using your computer via the internet and email.
Keep it simple, and save.
Internet based services means that communications and transmittal of documents/instructions is done via your computer/email.
This eliminates the need for the allocation of extra resources to have staff members conduct telephone conferences, in person meetings,
and other premium services which come at an extra cost for those needing that level and type of professional staff support services.
In all cases, rates and instructions must be confirmed in writing.
Please refer to our normal terms and conditions for service for complete details.
Premium Service: The cost is somewhat higher for accounts needing INDIVIDUAL ADVISORY support services by Sefco personnel.
This includes accounts needing individualized support services over the telephone, multiple party conference calls,
in-person meetings, in-home export packaging and measurement surveys, pre-shipment site inspections of cargo,
conferences and meetings held by Sefco personnel at our midtown Manhattan facility.
To receive premium support services the account must submit all required docs (signed SLI - Shippers Letter of Instructions referring to Sefco's quote) along with payment.
Full service premium door to door international moves require a min $ 3k deposit in advance of scheduling the export packers, and all movements are handled on a prepaid basis only (all charges paid before date of cargo departure.)
Hire professionals for total service from A to Z - costs more than Basic Economy - "hands off total service" for those who prefer full service export management - a job well done by competent professionals - labor and management.
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[P and E Service references]
[freight moves on a prepaid basis]
[LCL Economy Service examples]
[Premium service: Overseas Agents]
Special "Account Support" resources include: E-documents, on-line "How to" Guides
If you do not use our P-premium door-to-door overseas moving services, and instead
elect to save money, do certain things yourself via our E-economy service, then our full service movers will not be involved with your shipment at the final destination. Instead you'll self-clear or pay a broker directly at destination.
If sending a FCL full container load the economy route, you will be put in touch with the SS lines destination port agent - and if going to door - the delivery trucker (only)
and you will self-unload your cargo when it arrives at your overseas door. The trucker waits while you / your local helpers, do the work.
That's why it is called "E" service.
If you have a budget that will afford terrific movers to unload,
unpack, set-up inside your new home, remove the packing debris...
then this is a premium service that we can easily arrange on your behalf, for commensurate cost.
To learn more about the basics of E-economy and P-premium overseas moving services,
please read our on-line guidebook: [basic steps]
URL: www.sefco-export.com/basics/steps.htm
Some points to bear in mind:
Destination deconsolidation terminal charges are paid collect (average under $ 1/cuft)
for LCL consigments shipped up to arrival at terminal only
and not prepaid into residence.
As people in the logisics industry recognize, most terminal freight agents are not geared toward customer
service to personal effects shippers. You can look to us - Sefco Export and our full service origin/destination agents - for this.
We can recommended full service destination agents, to be prepaid through Sefco Export
in the US, or paid cod collect (up front) directly to the DA destination agent.
Important: Commercial port/freight agents that handle paperwork at the port,
oversee the stevedores at the port, or process
commercial warehouse/trucking operations at the port,
are not specialists in HHG/PE household goods international moving.
They are just one piece of the whole; pre-departure/post-arrival of cargo at world ports.
They tend to work only with other people inside the transportation industry
who are already completely knowledgable about what they need to do and how to do it.
Our Sefco Export approved HHG/PE OA/DA agents are full service
premium Door-to-Door OA/DA service providers, and are experienced
"HHG/PE commodity specialists"
who take over from these carrier-designated port agents (at the port of entry).
OA/DA means "origin agent / destination agent" and are the
Sefco Export designated origin export packers and
destination unpackers for your particular D/D consignment.
Only fully export packed/unpacked moves are considered Premium D/D Service.
Premium service D/D costs much more than Economy Service
(T/T terminal to terminal, D/P Door to Port, A/W Airport to Warehouse, PBO, etc.)
Economy = Economy Basic Cargo Transport
Consignees: Remit any DDC destination delivery charges collect; THC terminal handling charges
collect at destination; pay to applicable port agents and make own arrangements
for customs clearance/pickup/return of empty container at port.
See some SEFCO EXPORT LCL-Economy Service case studies and examples:
LCL Economy Service examples
Basic Economy Service Shippers Responsibilities:
Trucker charges for FCL full container loads typically allow for a limited number of hours - usually 2hrs -
for the driver to wait with the container at the point of loading. Overtime fees for a trucker to wait beyond their
normal "free time" will be for the shippers/customers account.
Before showing up at a loading site truckers have to be able to contact the shipper directly to confirm
someone will be at the loading site, before a container can be dispatched to that site.
We recommend that a customer provide Sefco with at least two working phone numbers and a one main email address
(checked often and not intermittently) that can be relayed
to transporters for the purpose of connecting trucker dispatchers with the person responsible to load the cargo at the origin site.
ETA arrival times for truckers are subject to change depending on many factors including availability of equipment for a trucker to pickup a container from a SS Line depot,
road and traffic conditions.
The consignee/receiving party overseas must contact the destination SS Line port agent -
typically their contact info is shown on the ocean carriers bill of lading - by or before the ETA estimated time of arrival -
in order to make preparation to clear customs at destination. Sefco can refer clients to 3rd party customs brokers but the impetus remains on the
importer/consignee to make contact with any such outside customs broker, and to pay their charges directly.
Any demurrage or storage incurred awaiting clearances would remain for the account of the consignee/customer.
Port to port shipping rates for titled cargo (ie., cars) still require cargo/titles to be approved and
cleared for export by US Customs or local customs at the port of loading.
For US Exports of vehicles this typically can be done by presenting the original title and the dock receipt (generated by Sefco)
to US Customs office at the port of loading. For vehicles departing from other countries, ie. Europe, Japan, elsewhere,
typically a third party clearing agent is needed to assist with this process, and would be considered a "local charge" at the port which
is the responsibility of the shipper/customer and is in addition to the basis port to port shipping/handling cost. Sefco can make referrals to suitable brokers at
the port or for an additional handling fee Sefco can pre-alert such brokers and arrange wire transfer payment for their charges, which will be billed back to the shippers/customers account.
Many US ports now require delivering truckers and shippers to have a port security identication card
known as a "TWIC" credential,
to gain entry to the shipping terminal facility.
Some ports have "TWIC" escorts available that can meet a shipper at a shipping terminal gate, to escort them into and out of the terminal, for an additional cost.
Such fees are best paid directly to the service provider at the time service is rendered. Sefco can provide referrals to TWIC escorts.
Import customs clearance (to the USA) now requires advance notice to be given to US Customs before the cargo is even loaded/shipped from the
overseas port of loading. This is called the "ISF" Importer Security Filing.
Sefco can assist with US customs clearances and ISF submissions, provided
the cost for this is prepaid to Sefco, and in such case we will assign one of our valued customs brokers to assist with that task.
Since many personal property moves are "one shot" consignments (as compared to commercial shipments occurring on a regular basis), procedures and port agent contacts vary on a case by case basis.
Insurance forms for personal property shipments must be signed an returned to SEFCO
prior to the shipping date, for coverage to be placed/accepted by underwriters and put into effect.
Please refer to our web site for rates and copies of the personal property insurance highlights forms for your particular shipment. Shippers should be aware
that most coverage available from various insurance underwriters will not cover personal property shipments for damages
if self packaged and self unpacked (not packed by a professional mover or unpacked by a professional mover),
and coverage would be limited to total loss of the cargo only. So if you self pack/load and unpack/unload, pack and secure the cargo well - suitably for export.
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Premium = Premium D-D HHG/PE Move
The all-inclusive Door-to-Door Premium
service alternative, is only for those interested in
spending enough money to secure the best origin packers/destination unpackers,
and the safest carriers worldwide.
A comprehensive D/D full service job well done, does not necessarily come cheaply.
Arranging a full service D/D HHG/PE household goods and personal effects shipment
is a highly specialized task.
"Please bear in mind..."
Considerations: what is it being shipped?
Is it worth it?
- If it has no personal value and if the cost - for even economy service - to your
destination is high, then leave it where it is.
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If it does have value - sufficient to bear the cost of overseas shipping -
then consider the options we present.
If it has great personal value, needs good export packaging and perhaps even
includes difficult to replace property - if you need the very best
item by item - door to door international insurance coverage available -
then we suggest that you contract with Sefco Export
to arrange a comprehensive D/D Premium Service Move.
We strongly recommend that all international shipments
be covered by marine cargo transit insurance.
Please take the time to read about your options:
www.sefco-export.com/insure.htm
For specific guidance, please see our:
LCL Fact Sheet, Tips and Advice
URL: www.sefco-export.com/lclfactsheet.htm
URL: www.sefco-export.com/lcltips.htm
URL: www.sefco-export.com/pallets.htm
URL: www.sefco-export.com/pallets2.htm
FCL Preamble, Breakdown and Fact Sheet
URL: www.sefco-export.com/fclsitemap.htm#fcladvice
URL: www.sefco-export.com/fclfactsheet.htm
URL: Do it yourself tips for container loading
Read an except from:
www.sefco-export.com/basics/steps.htm#shipping
"If you plan to pick up your goods yourself from the overseas port or inland terminal,
it's smart to call ahead to make sure the goods will be ready and available for you,
before showing up at the overseas warehouse.
Economy Service Solutions
Shipping rates can include in-land "on-carriage" transportation from the port of entry to an interior city-terminal,
like Paris, Munich, Budapest, Milan, etc. eliminating the need to travel to the port in order to collect the freight.
Clearance can often take place at these inland terminals.
If shipping is pre-paid to arrival terminal only, versus having complete Door-Door packing then unloading/unpacking
residential-door delivery, there will normally be nominal thc-terminal handling charges after
arrival of the goods at the designated overseas warehouse or terminal. At the destination port there is a
CSC-container service charge that is paid collect.
This will be for your/the consignees account.
If added value services like trucking is specifically prepaid in advance,
door delivery can be arranged for ahead of time.
Please note that that "trucking to door only" is only cubside trucking service with no labor.
Read our further guidance concerning LCL cargo: click here.
On average, the destination deconsolidation fee for LCL-less than container
load shipments can run about US$ 1 per cubic foot, paid collect at destination terminal.
After cargo arrives at the overseas destination port:
The THC/DDC charge goes collect.
On FCL full container loads the THC port terminal handling charge in many major European ports
can run from $80-$250 on 20-ft containers and from $ 140-250 for 40-ft containers
(on average, depending on the port). Our agent in Argentina (CINTRA)
has informed us that in recent times past, the port fees in Buenos Aires will come to
between $700 and $800 for 1x20-ft container to be paid cod collect after a container lands at the port.
Such "landed costs" and DDC destination delivery charges can be ascertained in advance
so the shipper/consignee knows what to expect.
In New Zealand the port fees for a 20-ft container have, in the past, run approx US $500.00
This is settled with the port terminal operator after the ship arrives and cargo has been discharged from the vessel and landed.
Read an except from:
www.sefco-export.com/basics/steps.htm#destination
"3) Destination services
Prices for shipping up to the port or terminal only, do not include any port reception fee
which may be assessed when you pickup property overseas (unless inland transport/door delivery is pre-arranged)
nor any port demurrage/storage, nor duty/taxes if any."
Our standard agreement:
www.sefco-export.com/contract.htm
Prices do NOT include any port reception fee which may be assessed when you pick up property overseas
(unless inland transport/door delivery is pre-arranged), nor any accessorial services,
duties / tax if any, port demurrage/storage.
All orders are subject to
SEFCO's normal terms & conditions for service.
E-economy service to port, terminal or door overseas requires self-clearance.
If preferring to use a 3rd party customs broker, the consignee overseas will pay the broker directly.
Use of any intermediary customs broker of your choosing - is paid cod collect overseas and not prepaid through Sefco Export. If you become a Sefco Export customer, we will
do our best to give you useful guidance and contacts to help you do what you need to get done.
If Sefco Export is to be directly involved in arranging special services - outside the parameters of the quote offer, i.e. formal contracting with an overseas customs broker - assistance is available upon request.
Send checks / documents / mail correspondence to
our Forest Hills NYC address
See our step by step instructions:
How to Proceed.
Payment Instructions.
Please fill out our SLI Shippers Letter of Instructions form.
Write the quotation date and/or your Sefco control number (EX-#) on your check or bank wire instructions.
The payment of any deposit/retainer for shipments happening more than 60 days in the future, will be credited toward the total amount to be paid and is non-refundable.
To receive a formal Order Confirmation, your payment is required.
This assures proper and timely attention to your concerns and needs.
For further information related to Sefco's commercial/purchasing services, please go to:
purchasing services
Our purchasing agent service (P/A) includes arranging for special services, such as
broker referrals, customs consulting and contracting work, duty research, and other information oriented work.
As noted above, an additional service fee would be required.
Sefco - Experience you can trust.
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Thank you! for your interest.
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