International shipping adds three layers on top of domestic shipping: customs , documentation , and payment security . Each layer, in itself, is a source of delay.
Scope
Delivery method management: The system defines the impact of the agreed delivery method on the transfer of costs and risks; it automatically determines which costs belong to whom.
Customs tariff position: Maintaining the tariff code of each product in the master data; linking tax rates, quotas, and restrictions to this code.
Origin determination: Calculating the origin of the product from the product tree and supply data; evaluating preferential rules of origin.
Document set management: Defining and completely producing the necessary documents according to regulations based on the destination country and client.
Letter of credit monitoring: Recording the letter of credit terms in the system, checking document compliance, and monitoring due dates.
Container and loading plan: Container occupancy calculation, consolidation, and port shipment planning.
Prohibited party check: Checking the recipient and destination countries against any restrictions lists.
Multicurrency costs: Tracking freight, insurance, and customs charges in different currencies and managing exchange rate fluctuations.
Export incentives and inward processing: Monitoring of transactions within the scope and support for commitment closure processes.
The critical point: In exports, document errors are far more costly than delays. In a letter of credit transaction, a single document discrepancy can lead to payment suspension and goods being held at the port of destination. Automated document generation from data is the only practical method that minimizes this risk.