International Road Transport - Procedures, Certificates and Credits

1. What is the international transportation of goods by road?

International cargo service is a type of transportation in international trade by road from one country to another. International road transport is also understood as a form of freight transport between two or more countries. The location of the goods during transportation is changed from the country of the sender to the recipient due to the intermediary responsible for the transport. 

International transport by road is carried out by professional transport organizations. Transport can be carried out in a variety of different forms or combined with many other modes of transport. 

2. Advantages of international road transport

Today, international transportation by road is increasingly chosen because there is a need to deliver goods over short distances and the recipient's area is close to the border. Of course, the priority of this type of business is because:

2.1. Ease of use 

Thanks to this type of international road transport, you can easily request to transport goods anywhere, at any time. In this form, only the infrastructure on the continent ensures that trucks can receive and ship on demand. 

2.2. Flexibility and high maneuverability

Road transportation is appreciated by many customers for its versatility over other modes. This form allows both parties to easily transport and change the route reasonably based on the requirements of each order. Thus, the sender and the recipient are more convenient in the transaction, facilitating the delivery of goods to both sides.

2.3. Bring back efficiency and cost optimization 

International road transport provides high economic efficiency, especially on short and medium distances, with low-value goods. It's because it's the lowest type of road transportation compared to other forms of air transportation, rail transportation, etc.

2.4. Suitable for shipping to neighbouring countries

For shipments to neighbouring countries such as China, Cambodia, Laos, etc., international shipping is the best option. Because the procedure is quite simple, the route is convenient at an affordable rate. As a result, most of the goods travelling in Vietnam, Cambodia, Vietnam, or Laos are transported by road. 

2.5. Simple preparation procedure

Compared to other forms of transport, international road transport has a slightly simpler delivery procedure. In fact, when compared to shipping by sea or by air, this method is much simpler. 

Businesses can contact the shipping unit directly for detailed procedural support. In addition, the company can also authorize the shipper to make the shipping process smoother and easier. 

3. Disadvantages of international freight transport by road

Like other modes of transport, international road transport has certain disadvantages. Specifically: 

• International transportation of goods by road generates additional charges such as bridge charges, traffic violations, overload penalties, etc.

• There can be unexpected risks, such as traffic jams, traffic accidents, etc., affecting the safety of goods and the timing of deliveries.

• The volume of transportation is much more limited than by rail or sea.

4. Dolphin Sea Air International Road Transport Process

International road transport at Dolphin Sea Air is carried out in the following steps:

• Step 1: Receive information and requests from customers Step 2: Service quote, signing a shipping contract: Dolphin Sea Air based on business needs, and at the same time, there will be a team of customer support advisors to extend more cases. 

• Step 3: Order the truck to pick up the goods and send the relevant documents to the business.

• Step 4: For export shipments, Dolphin Sea Air will prepare import and export customs procedures.

• Step 5: Deliver the goods and update the shipment status to the business.

• Step 6: Successful delivery to receiving address.

For more details on international freight transportation by road, business can visit the website: https://dolphinseaair.com/nhanbao-gia.html Or call HOTLINE 1900986813 for advice from our staff. 

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5. Why choose Dolphin Sea Air by road?

Dolphin Sea Air is the leading freight forwarding company in Vietnam. For more than 15 years, we have worked hard to deliver a comprehensive chain of logistics solutions with different values to our customers. Dolphin Sea Air always works under the motto of “Reliability – Flexibility, Speed – Concentration”.

With international road transport, Dolphin Sea Air can significantly save shipping time and costs. We've developed cross-border transport routes to China, Laos, and Cambodia. Together with professional transit services, Dolphin Sea Air ensures that the delivery process at the gate is the fastest and most convenient. 

At the same time, Dolphin Sea Air has invested in a team of 60 modern trucks, a variety of types, equipped with GPS localization systems, to serve a wider variety of customer needs. With the slogan "SPEEDY WITH BEST CARE," we always strive to deliver the fastest delivery solution (Speedy) with the best quality of service (Best Care).

Dolphin Sea Air Services Corporation

• Số hotline: 1900986813

• Email: info@dolphinseaair.com

• Office contact: 

  • Ha Noi: 18th Floor, Epic Tower, 19 Duy Tan Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District

  • Hai Phong: 3rd Floor, No. 274 Danang Street, Van My Ward, Ngo Quyen District, Haiphong City;

  • Da Nang: 6th Floor, Truc Thang Mien Trung Building, Nguyen Van Linh Road, Thac Gian Ward, Thanh Khe District, Danang City

  • Ho Chi Minh City: 6th Floor, Hai Au Building, 39B Truong Son Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

6. Road transport items that Dolphin Sea Air supplies

Dolphin Sea Air accepts the following goods by means of international road freight transport by type of goods:

• Transportation of the last shipment.

• Transit shipping.

• Super-long and super-heavy transportation.

• Transportation by road of temporary import/export or temporary export/re-export shipments.

• Road transportation of outgoing goods and special goods.

• We're carrying construction goods like cement, steel, brick, and brick.

• We carry all kinds of public goods on the road, such as clothes, feed for livestock, etc.

• Now, the machinery... the road loading of agricultural goods: rice., corn, fresh vegetables...

7. Items prohibited from being transported by road

By law, not all items are allowed to be shipped by international road. Below are some items that are prohibited from being transported: 

• Military weapons, technical equipment, and military equipment; vehicles for special purposes of the police, military; military equipment (including uniforms, badges, marks, stamps), military equipment of the armed forces; components, spare parts, supplies, special equipment, and technology for their manufacture.

• Hunting guns, hunting bullets, sports weapons, and other support tools.

• Addicts, stimulants, chemicals, and toxic substances are prohibited.

• The cultural objects are rebellious, reactionary, superstitious, and detrimental to aesthetic and personality education. Publications and documents disrupting public order aimed at destroying the Party and State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

• Explosive artillery.

• Toys are dangerous and affect personality education, children's health or affect security, social order (including video games).

• Wild flora and fauna (both live and treated parts) belong to the list of international treaties to which Vietnam is a member and are rare species of fauna and flora on the list forbidden to exploit. 

• Prohibited seafood, high toxic residues, and fisheries containing natural toxins that affect human life.

• It contains explosive, flammable, or toxic chemicals that cause hygiene or environmental pollution.

• Cigarettes, cigars, and other finished products were smuggled.

• Goods, state goods prohibited / restricted circulation, export and import.

• Goods, goods, prohibited goods. 

8. Documents required in international road transport

In the type of international transportation of goods by road, the following types of documents must not be lacking:

8.1. Required vehicle documentation

Vehicle documents required for international road transport include:

• Vehicle registration certificate

• Certificate of Certification

• Insurance Certificate

• Circulation certificates for overloaded vehicles (if necessary)

• Running logs with passenger cars running on fixed lines

• A sign for a contract car.

In addition, the shipping unit will need to prepare the following documents:

• Documentation of the owner of the transport vehicle (certificate of registration of transport business...)

• Documentation of the driver of the vehicle

• Standard driver's license.

• Certificate of goods transportation training

8.2 Shipping Contract

A transport contract is an indispensable type of international road transport document. In the contract, the carrier and the chartered carrier undertake to implement the agreements in writing. This is also a legal document to resolve disputes between the two parties.

The content of a shipping contract includes: quantity of goods; time and place of receipt; form and time of payment; shipping fee; other agreement on obligations, powers and responsibilities of the parties.

In addition, the contract also needs to include some additional information, such as: how to unload, tie, and insert / insert the goods; the nature of the goods; protection in case of accident; delivery / delivery methods; terms on market management, check-in, customs.  

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8.3 Travel papers

A travel document is a type of document for commercial freight vehicles. A travel document is issued for each vehicle and each shipment as a certificate during the transportation of goods. 

The shipping units will use the travel papers to hand over tasks to the drivers. Or you can use this paper to account for costs, techniques, and tracking incidents on the way.

8.4. Drawing Votes

In international road transport, the ticket plays an important role. This type of document reflects business results, serves as proof of receipts and charges for shipping and services, assumes the value of shipping and services in cash, and calculates the results of the shipping process. 

With the votes collected by the transport service provider, the voter must be responsible for the correct, complete content and also be accountable for the notes in the votes. The landlord will use the receipt as proof of payment to the shipping service provider and confirm the completion of the service. 

8.5. Delivery Paper

A delivery document is used by the shipping unit as proof of completed shipping. Shipping papers can be used instead of invoices and warehouse vouchers. This is also a legal certificate of goods transported on the vehicle. 

Here's detailed information about the type of international road transport that Dolphin Sea Air wants to share with. In the case of goods crossing the border, low-value goods,, consider this type of optimum service!