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There will be three shipper copies. The shipper (sender) will receive the first copy, the accounts of GPM Xpress Logistics will receive the second copy, and the third copy will be attached to the consignment for delivery destination in order to obtain the receiver’s seal, sign, and phone number.
The proof of delivery (PoD) copy is the term for it.
When scheduling shipments with GPM Xpress Logistics, we ask that our clients abide by the following terms and conditions:
Consignor ( with name, address, ph number)
Consignee ( with name, address, ph number)
Origin ( place of booking )
Destination ( place of delivery )
Dox / Non-Dox/ Samples.
Number of pieces.
Weight of the consignment.
Mode of transport. ( Air/ Train/ Surface )
Contents
Value of consignment.
Insurance ( If the value is above Rs. 1000/- )
Invoice, Declaration and relevant sales tax form should be attached for the commercial shipments.
All samples and valuable shipments excluding documents will be accepted in open condition.
Consignments without mentioned value and senders signature will be deemed to be considered as dox.
Precious & Semi-Precious Items
Currency (Coins, Cash currency, Paper money and Negotiable Instruments
Drugs and Narcotics (Illegal)
Foodstuffs/Perishable (Food and beverages requiring refrigeration or other environmental control
Liquids & Semi-liquids
Indian Postal Articles
Firearms, ammunition and Inflammable devices
Radioactive Material
Gambling Devices like Lottery tickets and gambling devices which is prohibited by national, provincial, state or local law
All Dangerous Goods as defined by IATA
Pornography
Electronic & Electrical products & parts with battery source
Original passport, Driving License & other valued documents
Arms, simulation weapons, ammunition, controlled knives, and explosive articles.
Inflammable articles, explosive articles.
Oxidizing agents and peroxides.
Narcotic drugs and drug taking tools, stupefacient and psychoactive drugs that are in improper use and precursor chemicals and toxic substances that are in improper use.
Biochemical, epidemic and infectious materials.
Radioactive substances and radioactive substances.
Illegal counterfeit products such as counterfeit or altered currency, marketable securities, certificates, and official seals.
Currency and negotiable securities.
Articles that infringe intellectual property rights, and counterfeit and shoddy products.
Animals and plants, especially those endangered wild animals and plants as well as their products.
Food, drugs or other articles that are hazardous to human and animal health and may spread disease from infected area
Cigarettes and tobacco, tobacco products, and liquor.
Valuables (such as artworks, antiques, gems, and precious metals including gold).
Other articles prohibited from mailing under other laws and regulations.
Apart from the items that are forbidden or limited as mentioned above, GPM Xpress Logistics retains the right to refuse or temporarily halt the shipping of the following items:
Packages without detailed contact information about the shipper and receiver.
Items that, in the opinion of GPM Xpress Logistics, should not be transported include those that are packaged, labelled, incorrectly classed, described, or mailed, as well as those that lack the required certifications.
Articles that, in the opinion of GPM Xpress Logistics, could jeopardise the security of transit vehicles or individual safety because of their inherent characteristics.
Articles that GPM Xpress Logistics deems unfit for postal due to operational or budgetary considerations.
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All parties in the supply chain have a responsibility to ensure that goods can be transported safely, with the minimum level of risk to people and the goods themselves. While our team is trained to handle your goods with care, if they are not packaged properly the chances of them being damaged in transit is significantly higher. These guidelines set out the minimum standards we require in order to transport your goods safely and ensure they reach their destination in the condition intended.
Ideally, you should be packaging your goods in the manufacturer’s carton or a similar new carton. If the carton is used, you need to ensure it is in excellent condition with no compromise to its structure.
The carton must have its internal flaps intact which add to the structure of the parcel. If these are not in place, do not use the carton.
If the parcel weighs 12kg or more, you must use heavy duty double-layered board to mitigate the risk of the goods falling through the bottom of the carton.
Packaging for wine or other liquids must be double-layered board with inserts to separate the bottles.
While we strongly encourage you to use the manufacturer’s original cartons, displaying branding from high-end manufacturers is not encouraged, with generic brown cartons being preferred.
Sufficient Labeling
If there are any labels on the box from a previous shipment, they must be removed. Cartons with multiple labels have a significantly higher chance of being lost in transit.
Noting that a carton often travels thousands of kilometers and touches many hands, you must ensure that your labels are stuck down adequately for transit. You should never stick tape over a thermal label.
Labels must always be on the top of the carton where they are easy to read and never underneath the carton.
The sender details must be visible and include a contact phone number along with a mobile number for the receiver so that any issues with delivery can be quickly resolved.
Handy tip: place a duplicate address label inside the package in the event that your external label comes off.
Internal packaging
While the outside structure of the carton is critical, also packing your goods well internally is just as important. Do not leave significant excess space in the carton around the goods. This will ensure your goods will stay secure and not move around in the carton, reducing the chances of them being damaged in transit.
For any small spaces that still remain, place cushioning material internally such as high quality foam, industrial paper or similar material to minimize movement in the carton.
If your item is fragile, wrap each item separately with bubble wrap so that it can withstand the long journey ahead.
Sealing your carton
When sealing the carton, use strong tape designed for shipping. Ensure that all exposed edges of the carton are sealed using the H-tape method.
Satchels Cushioning
Even though your item may be small, it still has a significant journey ahead of it, often entailing several people handling it and potentially several thousands of kilometers of travel. To withstand the long journey, your goods must have enough cushioning around the item to make sure it isn’t damaged, generally in the form of high-quality bubble wrap.
No Sharp Edges
All parcels ultimately are handled by people. If items with sharp edges are placed in a satchel, they will more than likely protrude from the satchel exposing our team and the receiver to risk of being injured. Ensure that items with sharp edges travel in a carton, or at a minimum, place abundant bubble wrap placed around the edges, which cannot be pierced by the item itself.
No Liquids or Glass
Items containing liquids or glass should never travel in a satchel. Liquids and glass must always be placed in a suitable carton with adequate protection around them, and limited space for movement, to ensure they withstand the journey.
Unboxed Items
Unpackaged items such as vehicle parts or industrial equipment etc. must be wrapped with sufficient padding to protect any sharp edges which may be exposed. Labels must be applied so they are clearly visible and the barcode can be easily scanned.
Mitigating Risk
If goods is not adequately wrapped and seems to be at a high or medium risk of damage, GPM Xpress Logistics maintains the right to refuse it. Computers, electronics, and expensive commodities should not be shipped in packaging that clearly indicates what’s inside. To reduce the possibility of theft and loss, it is advised that these commodities be wrapped in plain packaging.
EXW – Ex-Works or Ex-Warehouse
Ex works is when the seller places the goods at the disposal of the buyer at the seller’s premises or at another named place (i.e., works, factory, warehouse, etc.). The seller does not need to load the goods on any collecting vehicle. Nor does it need to clear them for export, where such clearance is applicable.
FCA – Free Carrier
The seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the buyer at the seller’s premises or another named place. The parties are well advised to specify as explicitly as possible the point within the named place of delivery, as the risk passes to the buyer at that point.
FAS – Free Alongside Ship
The seller delivers when the goods are placed alongside the vessel (e.g., on a quay or a barge) nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are alongside the ship. The buyer bears all costs from that moment onwards.
FOB – Free On Board
The seller delivers the goods on board the vessel nominated by the buyer at the named port of shipment or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are on board the vessel. The buyer bears all costs from that moment onwards.
CFR – Cost and Freight
The seller delivers the goods on board the vessel or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are on board the vessel. The seller must contract for and pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination.
CIF – Cost, Insurance and Freight
The seller delivers the goods on board the vessel or procures the goods already so delivered. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are on the ship. The seller must contract for and pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination. The seller also contracts for insurance cover against the buyer’s risk of loss of or damage to the goods during the carriage. The buyer should note that under CIF the seller is required to obtain insurance only on minimum cover. Should the buyer wish to have more insurance protection, it will need either to agree as much expressly with the seller or to make its own extra insurance arrangements.
CPT – Carriage Paid To
The seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the seller at an agreed place (if any such site is agreed between parties). The seller must contract for and pay the costs of carriage necessary to bring the goods to the named place of destination.
CIP – Carriage And Insurance Paid To
The seller has the same responsibilities as CPT, but they also contract for insurance cover against the buyer’s risk of loss of or damage to the goods during the carriage. The buyer should note that under CIP the seller is required to obtain insurance only on minimum cover. Should the buyer wish to have more insurance protection, it will need either to agree as much expressly with the seller or to make its own extra insurance arrangements.
DAP – Delivered At Place
The seller delivers when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination. The seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to the named place.
DPU – Delivered At Place Unloaded (replaces Incoterm®️ 2010 DAT)
DPU replaces the former Incoterm®️ DAT (Delivered At Terminal). The seller delivers when the goods, once unloaded are placed at the disposal of the buyer at a named place of destination. The seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to, and unloading them at the named place of destination.
DDP – Delivered Duty Paid
The seller delivers the goods when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer, cleared for import on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the named place of destination. The seller bears all the costs and risks involved in bringing the goods to the place of destination. They must clear the products not only for export but also for import, to pay any duty for both export and import and to carry out all customs formalities.