GTS Rate Request




1. My return e-mail address or fax number:

E-mail:

Fax:

2. My name and telephone number:

Name:

Phone:

3. Ok, I'll need to ask you a number of questions in order get this done right. First of all, are you an experienced exporter? In other words,how many export shipments do you make on a monthly or yearly basis?


The rest of these questions are very specific. If you would prefer not to send them over the internet, you can print this page and fax the answers to us at (614) 818-4344. Or, you can fax us copies of the paperwork you have relating to this shipment. (Of course, you need to include the inquiries submitted by your customer.) We will interpret the information and let you know the answers to these questions or what questions we are not able to answer from the paperwork.

4. Are any shipping terms mentioned in your customer's request, for example, ex-works, FOB, FAS, FCA, CFR, CIF, etc.?

5. Have you shipped to this customer before?

YES
NO

6. How many times, roughly, and how did you get it done?

7. What is your delivery deadline, or, how fast are you supposed to get thecargo there once it's produced?

8. How long will it take you to produce the product once you get theorder?

9. Where is the cargo originating? (including zip code)

10. Where is the cargo destination? (postal codes to be obtained whenpossible)

11. Are you in the habit of making your own arrangements for getting thegoods to the (air)port?

YES
NO

12. Do you have your own ocean or air marine cargo insurance policy?

YES
NO

13. Do you want us to quote insurance? How much coverage? (Contingency,W.P.A., F.P.A., All risk). What is the value of the shipment?

14. A Shipper's Export Declaration will need to be filed to the U.S.government for all cargo leaving the U.S. (Except to Canada) or going toPuerto Rico, Virgin Islands or Guam. Will you need us to provide that?

YES
NO

15. How are you handling the payment arrangements? In other words, willthis shipment be on a letter of credit, will you need us to provide bankdrafts or direct collection letters?

16. Please give me a detailed description of the goods, including theend use.

17. Please give me the number of pieces, weights and dimensions of thecargo.

18. Is there any other information about this quote I should know? Forexample, is the cargo hazardous? Are there any unusual requests from thecustomer, such as flag requirements, cargo inspections, etc.?


Thanks for your patience in answering these questions. We'll get thisquote back to you as quickly as possible.





If you should need any assistance or have any questions please e-mail us right away. Thank you.

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2599 "A" Tiller Lane
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1-614-818-4340
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