For international business, many different documents are required to be able to transport the goods across international borders. What happens when there are important export documents that are missing for transport? Print Panther supports onboard document management and actually supports in making the journey more efficient.
International trade
Companies that do business internationally are faced with export documents also known as the T documents. There are different types of export documents that are used for different purposes. such as: financial documents, origin documents and transport documents. An invoice, packing list and CMR Freight document is required for every export assignment. There is also a difference between documents within the European Union and outside the European Union. Sometimes it’s also required to hand over dangerous goods documentation, health certificates, inspection certificates or additional origin documents for the import or export of goods.
A foreign customer can also request an additional export document to save on import duties in his country. A lot of countries have their own export document requirements and these can differ greatly among them. Often, countries have their own trade agreements for example, and these can drive different export document requirements.
Customs authorities supervise and check all export documents required for import and export goods. In addition, Customs checks if the taxes due on import are paid and whether goods on export comply with the regulations. Because there are many different export documents and different customs rules apply, it can occur that wrong or missing documents are included with the freight.
Missing documents
It often happens that an additional report or document has to be filled in at the border or customs control. The driver must receive the required and completed documents from his client and, if the required documents are missing, the driver must first get them before he can continue his route. If the driver has to wait a long time for the right documents at customs, transport will take longer and may even result in penalties or additional charges and fees.
Wouldn’t it be easy if the driver could receive the documents digitally, sent to his car by mail or a message with attachment on his on-board computer? The driver could print the export documents anywhere, anytime!
Print Panther
It is often very cumbersome and time-consuming to find a place to print the documents however. Print Panther was especially developed to enable quick and easy on-board printing. Print Panther is an advanced mobile print app that can operate on Android on-board computers, tablets and smartphones. The Print Panther application can be connected to USB and WIFI and can quickly print all required files.
Print Panther is also a solution for domestic transport, which requires less documents, but often encounters last minute changes! A good example is the parcel service that has to take an extra package at the last moment without an existing shipping order. With Print Panther, it can directly create an expedition order with the right data, print and the assignment is clear to everyone.
With Print Panther you always have the right documents at the right time and place. It enables immediate response: printing the last consignment note, CMR or packing note directly in the truck to keep your administration up-to-date. With the advanced mobile print solution Print Panther your avoid paperwork issues, save time and always have your administration in order. Do you want to know how the transport company Henk Dammes B.V. Print Panther used, click here.
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