Road Shipment & Clearance
Processes
From Origins to Destination Borders
Presented by: Sajid Tukadi
Agenda
• 1. Importance of Road Shipment
• 2. Types of Trucks & Features
• 3. Required Documents
• 4. Cargo Specifications
• 5. Export Customs Clearance
• 6. Transit Clearance
• 7. Destination Border Clearance
• 8. Q&A
Importance of Road Shipment
• Flexibility: Door-to-door delivery with routing
adaptability
• Cost-efficiency: Affordable for short to mid-
range hauls
• Network Reach: Connects rural, urban, and
industrial areas
• Speed: Optimal for urgent or time-bound
shipments
• Integration: Crucial for multimodal
Types of Trucks & Their Features
• Full Trailer / Tractor-Trailer: Payload 25–30
tonnes, detachable trailer
• Flatbed Truck: Open deck for oversize cargo,
easy loading/unloading
• Container Truck: 20 /40 ISO containers,
′ ′
intermodal friendly
• Refrigerated (Reefer): Maintains temperature
for perishables
• Tanker Truck: For liquids/gases, pressurized or
Required Documents
• Road Waybill / Consignment Note (e.g., CMR)
• Commercial Invoice & Packing List
• Export License / Permit (if applicable)
• Certificate of Origin
• Insurance Certificate
• Vehicle Registration & Driver’s License
• Customs Declaration Forms
Cargo Specifications
• Weight & Volume: Gross/net weight, CBM
• Packaging: Pallets, drums, crates
• Handling: Forklift, crane, or manual
• Special Goods: Hazardous (ADR) or
Temperature-controlled
• Load Securing: Lashings, straps, dunnage, etc.
Export Customs Clearance
• Submit export declaration with required docs
• Invoice, packing list, permits, etc.
• Risk assessment by customs
• Physical inspection if flagged
• Duty exemption or refund (if eligible)
• Receive customs release and gate pass
Transit Clearance
• Declare transit under T1/T2 or national regime
• Provide guarantee (bond or security)
• Customs seal the cargo
• Checkpoints along the route
• Duties suspended until final clearance
Destination Border Clearance
• Notify customs on arrival
• Submit import declaration and supporting
docs
• Pay customs duties and VAT
• Customs inspection & verification
• Release order issued
• Vehicle de-sealing and cargo delivery

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  • 1.
    Road Shipment &Clearance Processes From Origins to Destination Borders Presented by: Sajid Tukadi
  • 2.
    Agenda • 1. Importanceof Road Shipment • 2. Types of Trucks & Features • 3. Required Documents • 4. Cargo Specifications • 5. Export Customs Clearance • 6. Transit Clearance • 7. Destination Border Clearance • 8. Q&A
  • 3.
    Importance of RoadShipment • Flexibility: Door-to-door delivery with routing adaptability • Cost-efficiency: Affordable for short to mid- range hauls • Network Reach: Connects rural, urban, and industrial areas • Speed: Optimal for urgent or time-bound shipments • Integration: Crucial for multimodal
  • 4.
    Types of Trucks& Their Features • Full Trailer / Tractor-Trailer: Payload 25–30 tonnes, detachable trailer • Flatbed Truck: Open deck for oversize cargo, easy loading/unloading • Container Truck: 20 /40 ISO containers, ′ ′ intermodal friendly • Refrigerated (Reefer): Maintains temperature for perishables • Tanker Truck: For liquids/gases, pressurized or
  • 5.
    Required Documents • RoadWaybill / Consignment Note (e.g., CMR) • Commercial Invoice & Packing List • Export License / Permit (if applicable) • Certificate of Origin • Insurance Certificate • Vehicle Registration & Driver’s License • Customs Declaration Forms
  • 6.
    Cargo Specifications • Weight& Volume: Gross/net weight, CBM • Packaging: Pallets, drums, crates • Handling: Forklift, crane, or manual • Special Goods: Hazardous (ADR) or Temperature-controlled • Load Securing: Lashings, straps, dunnage, etc.
  • 7.
    Export Customs Clearance •Submit export declaration with required docs • Invoice, packing list, permits, etc. • Risk assessment by customs • Physical inspection if flagged • Duty exemption or refund (if eligible) • Receive customs release and gate pass
  • 8.
    Transit Clearance • Declaretransit under T1/T2 or national regime • Provide guarantee (bond or security) • Customs seal the cargo • Checkpoints along the route • Duties suspended until final clearance
  • 9.
    Destination Border Clearance •Notify customs on arrival • Submit import declaration and supporting docs • Pay customs duties and VAT • Customs inspection & verification • Release order issued • Vehicle de-sealing and cargo delivery