HANDLING PROCESS OF IMPORTATION BY SEA IN PERSPECTIVE OF FREIGHT FORWARDER (PT. DART AIR INDONESIA)

Abstract

The subject of this thesis was oversea import from origin country by sea vessels from the forwarders point of view. This thesis clarified supply chain management in general outline from the beginning to the end. I collected and analyzed different existing information as desk research method. This thesis specified all main points considering forwarding. All these points are useful and necessary when working along with sea freight from Origin Country. There is a compilation of foreign trade procedure from Asia and Incoterms with all most important changes that occurred in 2010. There are also matters the main issue is the forwarding process. Forwarding process includes whole chain from the quotation to delivering goods to the final customer, including tracking, customs clearance and invoicing. There are also some special cases introduced that demand some special treatment. In customs clearance, there is not only main points disclosed but also some special procedures. Thesis can be assistance for a person who considers becoming a professional forwarder.