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  Shipping Manual
January 11 – 13, 2007
 

Local Logistics support provided by

An ISO 9002 certified organization

SW (A) 26, Gulshan Avenue
Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh .
Tel: 880-2-9894745-46, 9894748-50
Fax: 880-2-8823416,8823519.
E-mail: titus@hbps.bangla.net
zsaad@hbps.bangla.net
commdept@hbps.bangla.net
Web: www.homeboundbd.com

 
SW (A) 26, GULSHAN AVENUE
DHAKA, BANGLADESH.

 

1. ABOUT HOMEBOUND
We introduce Homebound as one of the market leader in International Freight forwarder and Global Logistics in the country. Homebound is a private limited Company was established in 1972 and to day is one of the market leader in International Freight Forwarding and Global Logistics and is the only ISO 9002 certified Company in the freight forwarding Industry in Bangladesh.

Homebound is committed to provide high quality Global Transportation services with a wide and comprehensive rang of business features covering Freight Forwarding, Consolidation, Break bulk, Customs brokerage, warehousing, distribution, Insurance, Project cargo, Leasing of heavy equipment. In addition Homebound also provides transportation services through their own fleet of trucks, trailers and covered vans.

During the past years Homebound has handled Exhibitions, which includes International Single country Exhibition, Exhibition of Multinational International Exhibition. DITF ( Dhaka International Trade Fair ).

In addition to our C&F service to the Exhibition we provide duty structure with customs HS code. We prepare and provide charges for FCL containers, Groupage containers, LCL shipments, provide all the required equipments, supply of labour for site handling for unpacking, placement / positioning of exhibits to the exhibition hall, storage of empty cases during the show period, re-packing, Airfreight, Seafreight, Road transportation customs formalities for re-export of the returnable items after the show. And thus is in a position to provide complete satisfactory services to our valued clients.

Homebound employs over 350 highly trained and skilled personnel capable of handling shipments efficiently and professionally. Having its corporate office in Dhaka, branch offices in the port cities of Chittagong & Khulna and at Benapole Border. We are equipped with advanced network facilities to provide customers with accurate information. We do have our own Warehouse both in Dhaka and Chittagong with a wide range of modern equipment and facilities. Homebound is an approved cargo IATA and FIATA agent.

 

2. INFORMATION ABOUT EXHIBITION

This Shipping Manual will assist you in your preparation for the correct and timely dispatch of your exhibits to Bangladesh. We advise you to read this manual carefully in conjunction with the Exhibitors Kits issued by the organizers.

We are here to extent our all assistance to provide you a complete logistics package for your exhibits “door-to-door” from your country to your exhibition stand in Bangladesh. We would request you to comply to this Manual so that your exhibits can be correctly dispatched and consigned to us. Failure to comply the deadlines and instructions will cause unnecessary delays in clearance, and may lead to additional expenses incurred.

 
3. GENERAL INFORMATION
Temporary import for exhibition in Bangladesh is only allowed on prior permission from the Ministry of Commerce and National Board of Revenue (NBR)

Import cum Export permit to be obtained from CCI&E (Chief Controller of Import & Export) office before the shipment arrives in Bangladesh. We need Bill of Lading or Airway Bill or Truck waybill, complete invoice and packing list. with itemized value to obtain such permit.

Give-away i.e. all consumable, literature, brochures, Catalogue are subject to payment of customs CDVAT.

 
4. CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
 
All exhibition goods dispatched either by sea freight or air freight shall be consigned “ Freight Prepaid ” as follows:
 
Consignee: Name of Exhibition.: .......................................
C/0 Name of organizer.
And details exhibitors name

Notify: HOMEBOUND Packers & Shippers Ltd.
SW (A) 26, Gulshan Avenue,
Dhaka-`1212
Bangladesh
 
All documents such as the Bill of Lading and Airway Bill must show all consignments as indicated above. Do not forward any consignment on freight collect basis and do not show HOMEBOUND as consignee.While preparing OBL please show either name of the exhibitor or name of the show as consignee and show HOMEBOUND Packers & Shippers Ltd., as notify party.

We reserve our right not to receive any “Freight Collect” consignment without any pre-alert.

 
5. CASE MARKINGS

All packages shall be marked as follows:

Exhibitor's name: ........................
C/o. Homebound Packers & Shippers Ltd.,

Stand No.: ........................
Case Number.: ........................
Gross Weight/ Net Weight: ........................
Dimension.: ........................

 
6. PACKING
Exhibitors are advised to provide strong packing cases for the transportation of the exhibits, which can withstand unpacking and repacking operations. For main exhibits, we recommend bolted returnable type of cases to be used. This is to avoid unnecessary repair and reconstruction of cases in the event of damages due to handling whilst in transit.
 
7. STORAGE OF EMPTY CASES
Empty cases will be stored within the exhibition site if space available. Your cases will be marked and stored systematically under shelter during the exhibition period in order to facilitate quick and early retrieval for the re-packing at the end of the show.
 
8. DOCUMENT DEADLINES
A. SEAFREIGHT:

For LCL Shipment - 16 days before the show.

For FCL Shipment - 14 days before the show.

>>>     3 Copies of Commercial Invoice & Packing List.
            (SHOULD BE PREPARED ON EXHIBITORS LETTER head)
>>>     1 Originals and 2 copies of Bill of Lading.

B. AIRFREIGHT: - 10 days before the show.

>>>      2 copies of Commercial Invoice & Packing List.
             (SHOLD BE PREPARED ON EXHIBITORS LETTER head)
>>>      Original Airway Bill.

 
9. CONSIGNMENT DEADLINES
a. Sea freight consignment - LCL ( consolidation ) 10 days before the show.
    FCL                           10 days before the show.
b. Air freight consignment - 5 days before the show
 
10. INSURANCE
The cost of Insurance cover is not included in our charges. it is the responsibility of each exhibitor to arrange. Marine Insurance covering transportation to the exhibition site, during the exhibition, and the return of the exhibits to domicile, including the period the exhibitions are handled by us and also ensure that Transport Insurance is arranged for exhibits sold locally.
 
11. BANK GUARANTEE
Any exhibitor’s shipping goods for exhibition and do not pay assessed CDVAT during customs clearance would require to furnish a bank Guarantee in Bangladeshi Taka equivalent to customs assessed CDVAT.Bank guarantee is a surety to be provided by any exhibitors against settlement of all duties and taxes, which may become payable if all items imported, are not accounted for. The guarantee should be unconditional without any time limit.
 
12. DUTY STRUCTURE
BROCHURES, GIVE AWAYS & SOUVENIRS  
Duty 13%
VAT (Value added tax) 15%
AIT Advance income tax) 3%
IDSC (Infrastructure development surcharge) 4%
 
13. DUTY STRUCTURE DEPENDS ON INDIVIDUAL ITEMS
However, in a general scope the duty structure of the exhibition items are as follows:
Duty 13 to 25% Capital machinery: 5.0 percent.
VAT 15 %
AIT 3 %
IDSC 4 %
ATV 1.5%
S/D 15-65%(subject to specific items)

SRO 164 law is applicable only for permanent import.will be incurred.

 
14. PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTATION
a - Details of the shipment should be mentioned in the OBL or AWB, invoice and packing list (such as
number of pkgs. /cases, weight, volume)
b - C & F value must be mentioned in the invoice.
C - Catalogue of the machinery must be enclosed for the customs clearance purpose.
 
15. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
a) For Inbound shipment:
1- Letter of authorization from the Organizer.
2- Original Bill of Lading / MAWB
3- Original Packing List.
4- Original Invoice with C & F value
5- Import cum Export permit.
6- Permission from the concerned department of Bangladesh Government.
7- Catalogue of the machinery.
8- Certificate of Origin

b) For Outbound / re export:
1- Import cum Export permit.
2- No Objection certificate from Bangladesh Bank.
3- Export Invoice and Packing List
4- Letter to the customs authority to allow Export.
5- Import Invoice.
6- Import Bill of Entry.
7- Treasury Challan (way bill) against payment of customs duty/taxes.
 
16. CUSTOMS EXAMINATION
The Bangladesh Customs are strict and thorough in their examination of goods. All packages can be expected to be opened and contents checked against the Combined Commercial Invoice & Packing List.

FINES & PENALTIES wil be imposed on the exhibitor in cases of ‘UNDERVALUATION’,‘NON DECLARATION’ and ‘ERRONEOUS DECLARATION’. In such cases, HOMEBOUND shall not be responsible for any delay in clearance. Customs fines and extra expenses incurred shall have to be borne by the exhibitors. Exhibitors are therefore strongly reminded to declare the true market value of their goods and be extremely careful in their preparation of documents.

 
17. SALE OF EXHIBITS

If concerned Govt. authorities allowed or permit that, the goods may be sold during the exhibition but under no circumstances can they be removed from the show venue until duties/taxes have been paid and permanent customs import procedures have been completed.

Meanwhile, these goods are required to be removed to our warehouse until the necessary documentation completed. Exhibitors are allowed to store their goods in this facility for up to the time frame allowed by the concerned Govt. authority from the date of entry into Bangladesh , after which duty must be paid or the goods to be re-exported.

 
18. RE-EXPORT
Re-export formalities will require at least 15-20 days to process before shipments can be sent out

For goods destined for later exhibitions, our covered storage facility in Dhaka can be utilized at a reasonable storage charge.
 
IMPORTANT
Use of HOMEBOUND services – be it partly or in full – and any requirement for additional services at any time before, during or after the exhibition express orally and /or in writing and/or by conduct, implies acknowledgement and acceptance of the forgoing.
 
OUR CONTACT
HOMEBOUND
SW (A) 26, Goshen Avenue
Goshen, Dhaka-1212,
Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-9894745-46, 9894748-50
Fax: 880-2-8823416,8823519.
Web: www. www.homeboundbd.com

Contact:
Mr. Titus Penheiro / E-mail: titus@hbps.bangla.net
Mr.Ronald Quiah/e mail: cquiah@hbps.bangla.net
Mr. Jamil Ahmed / Email: jamil@hbps.bangla.net
 

Appendix I

BILL OF LADING NOT NEGOTIABLE UNLESS CONSIGNED "TO ORDER "

Shipper
Name of Supplier with full Address

Country of Origin

Bill of Lading No.

F/Agent Name & Ref.

Shipper's Ref

Consignee (if 'To Order' so indicate)
Name of Exhibition
C/o: Name of Organizer
& Details exhibitors Name

 

Notify Party (No claim shall attach for failure to notify)
HOMEBOUND Packers & Shippers Ltd
SW (A) 26, Gulshan Avenue,
Dhaka – 1212
Bangladesh

Place of Receipt
Intended Port of Loading

 

Intended Vessel
Intended Port of Discharge

Place of Delivery

No. Of Bills of Lading
Marks & Number No of Pkgs or Shipping Units Description of Goods & Pkgs. Gross Weight Measurement

Exhibitor's name C/o. Homebound Packers & Shippers Ltd.,
Stand No.: Case Number.
Gross Weight/ Net Weight: Dimension.:

       
  Total

Temperature ControlInstruction

   

Freight Details, Charges etc.

Excess Value Declaration: Refer to Clause 6(4) (B)  +(C) on reverse side















JURISDICTION AND LAW CLAUSE
Any claim under this bill of lading shall be subject to English Law and decisions of the English courts shall only apply.
Claims fields other than English courts shall not be entertained.

RECEIVED by the Carrier the Goods as specified above in apparent good order and condition unless otherwise stated, to be transported to such place as agreed, authorised or permitted herein and subject to all the terms and conditions appearing on the front and reverse of this Bill of lading to which the Merchant agrees by accepting this Bill of lading, any local privileges and customs notwithstanding. The particulars given above as stated by the shipper and the weight, measure, quantity, condition, contents and value of the goods are unknown to the carrier. In WITNESS whereof one (1) original Bill of lading has been signed if not otherwise stated above. the same being accomplished the other(s), if any. to be void. If required by the Carrier on (1) original Bill of lading must be surrendered duly endorsed in exchange for the goods or delivery order .

Place and Date issue: ORIGIN
Signed on behalf of the Carrier:
By :_________________________________________________

 

Overseas
Korea :
Tong In International
Seoul-Korea
Tel: 385-7551/386-1212
Fax: 352-5629/383-1744
EMial ID: tongin@tonginkorea.com

Taiwan :
Crown Van Lines
Taiwan
Tel: 2762-2500
Fax: 2761-2378
e Mail ID: exhibition@crownvan.com
Attn./ Mr. Tom

Pakistan :
Freeline Movers
Islamabad-Pakistan
Tel:9251/2272273/9251`/2822471
Fax:9251/22774227
Email ID: flm@isb.paknet.com.pk

Thailand :
ASIAN TIGERS TRANSPO INTL-LTD
Bangkok-Thailand.
Tel: 66 2687-7888
Fax:66 2687 7999
Email ID: info@asiantigers-thailand.com

India :
R. E. Rogers (I) Pvt. Ltd.
1, Commercial Complex,
Pocket H & J, Sarita Vihar,
New Delhi. India
Tel: 91.11.2694.9801 / 02, 2694.5898 / 99
Fax: 91.11.2694.9803 / 2694.5900
Email: praveen@rogersworldwideindia.com
           rerid@rogersworldwideindia.com
Contact Person: Mr. Praveen Suri
Mobile No.: 9810159816

Malaysia :
Asian Tigers-Transpo Movers
Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Tel: 603/9222-9688
Fax: 603/9222-9788
Email ID: info@asiantigers-malaysia.com

Vietnam :
Saigon Van Lines
Vietnam
Tel: 84 8/82 38 851
84 8/82 38 850
Fax: 84 8/82 38850
Email ID: sales@saigonvan.com

China :
Asian Tigers-K C Dat( China )Ltd
Beijing-Chiina
Tel: 86 10/64151188
Fax:86 10/64179579
Email ID: pek@asiantigers-china.com

Singapore :
Asian Tigers K C Dat(S) Pte ltd
Singapore
Tel: 65 6261-8116
65 6261-8118
Fax:65 6264-4354 65 6266-5491
Email ID: kcdat@asiantigers-singapore.com

 

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