Shipping & Payment
Shipping Information
At Merchant & Co, we ensure a seamless and transparent process for shipping and payment, tailored to meet the needs of our global clients. Our commitment to quality, accuracy, and reliability extends to every step of the logistics chain.
Measurements and Documentation
Verified Measurements: All shipments are meticulously verified for accuracy using:
- Packing Lists: Detailed documentation of all items included in the shipment.
- Photo Documentation: Visual proof of the goods before dispatch to ensure quality and compliance.
20 Foot Dry Container
| 20 ft | Length inside | Width inside | Height inside | Volume | Net load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 19'3" | 7'8" | 7'9" | 1,169 ft³ | 61,389 lb |
| Metric | 5.867 m | 2.352 m | 2.385 m | 33.1 m³ | 28,200 kg |
- ISO 668: 2013 Series 1 freight containers – Classification, dimensions, and ratings
- 1 pound (lb) = 453.6 grams
- 1 foot (1') = 12 inches (12″) = 0.3048 m
- 1 board foot = 0.00236 cubic meter
- 1 cubic meter = 423.776 board feet
40 Foot Dry Container
| 40 ft | Length inside | Width inside | Height inside | Volume | Net load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 39'6" | 7'8" | 7'9" | 2,385 ft³ | 57,759 lb |
| Metric | 12.032 m | 2.352 m | 2.385 m | 67.5 m³ | 26,600 kg |
- ISO 668: 2013 Series 1 freight containers – Classification, dimensions, and ratings
- 1 pound (lb) = 453.6 grams
- 1 foot (1') = 12 inches (12″) = 0.3048 m
- 1 board foot = 0.00236 cubic meter
- 1 cubic meter = 423.776 board feet
Fumigation and Compliance
Fumigation Services: To meet international regulations and ensure the safety of our shipments, we provide fumigation as required by the destination country. Our methods include:
- Methyl Bromide: Effective treatment for pests and insects.
- Aluminum Sulphate: Used for specific fumigation requirements.
Quality Control
Dedicated Specialists: Our quality control team oversees every aspect of production and logistics to ensure the highest standards:
- Production Monitoring: Continuous supervision during manufacturing and processing.
- Loading Oversight: Careful inspection and documentation during the loading process to prevent damage and ensure accuracy.
Transportation Options
Flexible shipping terms to accommodate your needs:
- FOB (Free On Board): Buyer assumes responsibility for goods once they are loaded onto the shipping vessel.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight): We cover the cost of goods, insurance, and freight to the destination port.
- CFR (Cost and Freight): We cover the cost of goods and freight to the destination port, while the buyer arranges insurance.
Payment Methods:
To facilitate smooth transactions, we accept the following payment methods:
- T/T (Telegraphic Transfer): Secure and direct bank-to-bank transfers.
- L/C (Letter of Credit): A guaranteed payment method through a bank, ensuring security for both parties.
- CAD (Cash Against Documents): Payment is made upon presentation of shipping documents.
Letter and credit. Guarantee for lowering risks of transactions:
How it works:
- Buyer and seller conclude a trade agreement, agreeing on delivery of goods, quantity, quality and payment that will be made with a Letter of Credit.
- Buyer delegates its bank (issuing bank) to open a Letter of Credit on behalf of seller in accordance with conditions agreed by both parties. Letter of Credit can include in your opinion most important conditions of the transaction-description of goods, price per unit, term of payment and a list of documents that the seller has to submit to the bank. The bank will evaluate your security.
- The issuing bank sends the Letter of Credithannouncing bank that usually is located in the country where the seller of goods is registered
- Seller’s bank (announcing bank) announces to the seller about the opened Letter of Credit and makes aware of its conditions
- When conditions of the Letter of Credit are received, the seller compares them with the trade agreement, If Letter of Credit does not correspond to the requirements of the agreement, the seller has the right to require changes in the Letter of Credit. Please note that Letter of Credit is a document that cannot be revoked therefore it cannot be cancelled or annulled without agreement from all parties.
- If the Letter of Credit corresponds to the requirements of the agreement, the seller sends goods to the buyer and submits documents required in the Letter of Credit to the announcing bank
- Announcing bank checks the submitted documents. If they correspond to the conditions of the Letter of Credit, the bank can pay for them in the form agreed on in the Letter of Credit-by making immediate or deferred payment, by acceptance or by negotiation of Letter of Credit documents.
- Announcing bank sends the documents to the issuing bank. After repeated check of the documents the issuing bank makes payment to the announcing bank that makes settlement with the seller.
- Issuing bank takes off the respective amount from the buyers account and returns the documents to the buyer, as a result of which the goods are transferred for the use of the buyer.
Our Terms and Conditions:
- Always correct measurements
- Fumigation by Methyl Bromide or Aluminum Sulphate
- Picture confirmation of goods upon departure of container
- Our specialists control all cutting and loading processes
- T/T and L/C payments and documents
- FOB, FAS, CFR, CIF transportation modes
