With documents against acceptance, the buyer is notified when the order arrives at the terminal. The buyer signs a time draft , a form of credit by which the buyer promises to make funds available to you for withdrawal by a certain date, and the goods are released to the buyer. Personal or business credit cards. Proceed at your own risk. If you're willing to take the risk, the charge will be authorized as long as the credit card account is active and funds are available.
Careful planning is crucial.
A great resource for shipping and fulfillment, which includes a brief discussion of pros and cons associated with shipping methods, can be found on the Schenker Stinnes Logistics Web site. The basic choices of shipping methods are by sea, air or ground transportation. Of the first two, an integrated carrier, such as UPS, Fedex, DHL and others, are recommended because they control the delivery process all the way. The U.S. postal system has no control over mailed goods after the package crosses into another country. Freight forwarders, which are professional transport companies, are highly experienced in international shipping and are not subject to the weight and size limits specified by integrated carriers.