The news on Saturday, July 19

1. Consequences of sending goods to the port without a confirmed vessel booking

In the export chain, the port is a critical passage point for goods from the country's soil to the international route.

However, the presence of goods in the port without a Confirmed Vessel Booking can cause a series of operational disruptions, additional costs, and damage to trade relationships.

This article scientifically examines these consequences.

1. Increased port storage charges (Port Storage Charges)

When goods arrive at the port but no vessel is specified for their transport, the goods must remain in the port warehouse or customs area.

This leads to:

• Daily storage fees (Daily Storage Fees)

• Potential penalty tariffs for delays (Demurrage & Detention)

• Blockage of the trader or manufacturer's capital in idle cargo

In some ports, storage costs increase exponentially after the fifth day.

2. Disruption in export planning and delivery

Lack of coordination in vessel timing can practically halt the export process.

The consequences include:

• Disruption in delivery timing to the foreign customer

• Delays in receiving export currency

• Emergence of trade unreliability and reduction in the exporter's Credit Rating in the buyer's mind

In international trade, delivery time (Delivery Deadline) is part of the contract, and delays may result in contractual damages (Liquidated Damages).

3. Bottleneck in clearance and document issuance

Without a vessel booking, certain documents such as the Bill of Lading or loading schedule cannot be issued.

This means:

• The EPL file and customs declaration remain incomplete

• The goods cannot be cleared or loaded onto the vessel

• The exporter cannot present shipping documents to the bank or buyer

In effect, the goods are stuck in a documentation deadlock.

4. Risk of goods spoilage or quality degradation

If the goods are perishable (Perishable Goods) or sensitive to moisture, light, heat, or time (such as dates, saffron, carpets, or electronic components), staying in the port for days or weeks without loading can lead to:

• Spoilage or quality reduction

• Need for repackaging

• Buyer complaints due to receiving damaged goods

• Reduction in final sale price due to quality degradation

5. Possibility of goods confiscation by customs or judicial authorities

Goods that remain in the port for an extended period may be subject to security, customs, or judicial controls.

In such cases:

• Customs may subject the goods to re-inspection.

• Judicial authorities may confiscate the goods due to unresolved status.

• The cost of clearance and release of goods may increase significantly.

In some cases, goods may be added to the list of abandoned property auctions.

6. Damage to trade relations between exporter and buyer

In models such as FOB or EXW, where the responsibility for vessel booking lies with the buyer, if the buyer fails to book and the exporter sends the goods based on trust, the consequences manifest as follows:

• Loss of trust between parties

• Transformation of trade disputes into international legal claims

• Loss of long-term collaboration opportunities

Foreign trade is based more on mutual trust and professional discipline than on written contracts.

7. Potential need to return goods to the origin warehouse

In cases of prolonged uncertainty, some exporters may have to return the goods from the port.

This action:

• Involves reverse logistics costs (Reverse Logistics).

• Demotivates staff and the sales team.

• Is psychologically perceived as a failure in trade.

Conclusion and recommendation

Sending goods to the port without a confirmed vessel booking is a strategic mistake (Strategic Mistake) in the export process that can cause financial, reputational, and structural damages for both parties in the transaction.

Executive suggestions:

• Obtain a written vessel booking before transporting goods to the port

• Precise coordination with the shipping company (Shipping Line Coordination)

• Accurate notification to customs regarding the vessel's status

• Specify exact delivery time (Estimated Time of Departure - ETD) in the contract

• Educate traders on freight forwarding and logistical responsibilities

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3. How to generate income through your organizational position?

When someone is given an organizational position at Arad Branding, it means they have entered the official and credible circle of trade.

This means you are not just an ordinary trader.

You have become a member of a trade structure, and now it's time to utilize this position correctly.

But if you have a position and don't use it, there's no difference from not having it.
This article teaches you how to generate income from your organizational position.

First: Declare your position (Declare Your Title)

If you hide your job title, no one will know you have a position in Arad's structure.
So the first task is to declare your position to people.

How to declare?

Write in your social media bios (Bio) like Instagram, WhatsApp, or LinkedIn:

 Manager of [Product Name] at Arad Branding or Arad Branding Representative in [Country Name] – Arad Branding

You should also use your official title in stories and posts so the market recognizes you as a credible individual.

When talking to someone, introduce yourself with your organizational position.

This means building a Professional Identity.

And Then: Monetizing your organizational position (Monetization of Title)

Start connecting with your target audience. And when you do this, some of them will respond.

These responses are what in trade is called:

Lead Generation = Creating trade leads

From here, your work begins.
They call and you answer.

You negotiate.

You set meetings.

And finally, you reach cooperation in supply and sales.

And this means income.

The position given to you has now become profitable.

Final summary:

An organizational position is not just a word.
If you don't use it, it's useless.
But if you know how to perform client acquisition (Client Acquisition) and conduct effective negotiation (Effective Negotiation), then this organizational position becomes your bridge to financial independence.

Arad has given you credibility.

Now it's your turn to turn it into results.

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