20220216215919m5 GM Micro Challenge

Shipping/ Transport Memo
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To: Manager
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Date: February 15, 2022
Subject: Transport
In response to your memo sent on February 10 that stated the need for research on
exporting goods on international trade, I have researched the available transport routes. This was
after our company contacted potential buyers who needed details associated with shipping. The
memo includes details of the state where the goods are coming from, the destination to a foreign
country, an estimation of charges for the goods, the shipping lines that could be used between the
two countries, and a test to determine traffic around different ports. Additionally, images are
presented to show the statistical data explained in the memo to show details of the exportation
process accurately.
The first country I wish to recommend is China, with the nearest Port being the Port of
Tianjin. China is a major trading partner with the US, and the large population provides a good
market for US products. Additionally, transporting goods to China is easy due to the existence of
the bilateral trading partnership. On occasions when a company needs to export a 40’ (40’ by 40’
by 40’) standard Full Load Container weighing 5000kilograms from Indiana Harbor in Indiana
State to a port near Beijing City in China, precisely Port of Tianjin, the freight will take about
thirty-one to fifty-five days to be delivered by sea. Additionally, the charges to be incurred will
be about $404 to $490 (Freightos, 2021). According to the Landed Cost Calculator located on the
Freightos website, the estimates are below.

The shipping lines that could be used between the Indiana Harbour and the Port of
Tianjin in China in approximately two weeks, as indicated by the Searates website, are the MSC
and ZIM. ZIM is an international integrated shipping line that offers shipping services for cargo
transportation. It is a leading carrier for containers globally. On the other hand, MSC
( Mediterranean Shipping Company) is a leading global shipping company, also offering
integrated services for container transportation and logistic solutions. The information was
acquired from the company’s websites indicated by the links below.
ZIM website https://www.zim.com/
MSC website https://www.msc.com/mex/about-us
To pick goods from the Tianjin Port in China, an importer can use the Kaijken Logistics
Group (KLG) and Intermax (ITM), secure and bonded warehouses that provide services in
warehousing, freight forwarding, supply chain management, among other solutions. An importer
can make contact with the warehouse using the following address; room 2102, No.568 Hengfeng
Rd, Shanghai, China
The second country I wish to recommend is Tanzania. The current expansion of seaport
in Dar es Salaam has made Tanzania a connecting sea route to the larger East and Central Africa
region. With exports from the US to Africa increasing, Tanzania is best suited due to the ease of
doing business. To make shipment from Indiana Harbor to Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania for
the same FCL goods via sea takes about thirty-five to fifty-seven days and charges of about $320
to $529 (Freightos, 2021). The details are as per the image clip shown below;
The MSC shipping line can be used for shipping because it is a global company. The
second shipping company is the MAERSK shipping company, a global integrated logistic firm
for transporting containers. The following is a link to their website
https://www.maersk.com/about. Picking points for goods is the Tabata warehouse which is
secured and bonded and is operated by the Bollore Ports. The Bollore transports and logistics can
be contacted via the following means: Address: Plot 27/1-2-3, Nelson Mandela Road Dar Es
Salaam Tanzania, or Phone: +255-222401016.
From the above information, I believe that our esteemed customers will have enough
knowledge on shipping and choose our company to provide the needed services. The shipping
lines are well-established companies with influence across the continents. Also, the freight
charges are highly competitive and are among the best in the market.
References
Freightos. (2021, December 23). Landed cost: Meaning &
calculator. https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/understanding-landed-cost-and-
profitability
Searates. (n.d.). International container shipping lines.
SeaRates. https://www.searates.com/sealine/
WPS - Index of ports in Tanzania. (n.d.). World Port
Source. https://www.worldportsource.com/ports/index/TZA.php

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Shipping/ Transport Memo

Date: February 15, 2022

Freightos website, the estimates are below.

( Mediterranean Shipping Company) is a leading global shipping company, also offering

acquired from the company’s websites indicated by the links below.

ZIM website https://www.zim.com/

MSC website https://www.msc.com/mex/about-us

Rd, Shanghai, China

for transporting containers. The following is a link to their website

https://www.maersk.com/about. Picking points for goods is the Tabata warehouse which is

Salaam Tanzania, or Phone: +255-222401016.

Freightos. (2021, December 23). Landed cost: Meaning &

Searates. (n.d.). International container shipping lines.

WPS - Index of ports in Tanzania. (n.d.). World Port

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