SHIPPER COPY
Shipper copy will be in three copies. First copy will be to the shipper (sender), second copy to the accounts of Avikam Logistics and the third copy is attached with consignment for delivery destination in order to take seal, sign & Phone number of the receiver.
It is called proof of delivery (Pod) copy.
While booking consignments through Avikam Logistics Pvt. Ltd., We request our customers to adhere to all terms and condition mentioned below.
- Consignor ( with name, address, ph number)
- Consignee ( with name, address, ph number)
- Origin ( place of booking )
- Destination ( place of delivery )
- Dox / Non-Dox/ Samples.
- Number of pieces.
- Weight of the consignment.
- Mode of transport. ( Air/ Train/ Surface )
- Contents
- Value of consignment.
- Insurance ( If the value is above Rs. 1000/- )
- Invoice, Declaration and relevant sales tax form should be attached for the commercial shipments.
- All samples and valuable shipments excluding documents will be accepted in open condition.
- Consignments without mentioned value and senders signature will be deemed to be considered as dox.
BANNED ARTICLES
Precious & Semi-Precious Items
- Currency (Coins, Cash currency, Paper money and Negotiable Instruments
- Drugs and Narcotics (Illegal)
- Foodstuffs/Perishable (Food and beverages requiring refrigeration or other environmental control
- Liquids & Semi-liquids
- Indian Postal Articles
- Firearms, ammunition and Inflammable devices
- Radioactive Material
- Gambling Devices like Lottery tickets and gambling devices which is prohibited by national, provincial, state or local law
- All Dangerous Goods as defined by IATA
- Pornography
- Electronic & Electrical products & parts with battery source
- Original passport, Driving License & other valued documents
RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Arms, simulation weapons, ammunition, controlled knives, and explosive articles.
- Inflammable articles, explosive articles.
- Oxidizing agents and peroxides.
- Narcotic drugs and drug taking tools, stupefacient and psychoactive drugs that are in improper use and precursor chemicals and toxic substances that are in improper use.
- Biochemical, epidemic and infectious materials.
- Radioactive substances and radioactive substances.
- Illegal counterfeit products such as counterfeit or altered currency, marketable securities, certificates, and official seals.
- Currency and negotiable securities.
- Articles that infringe intellectual property rights, and counterfeit and shoddy products.
- Animals and plants, especially those endangered wild animals and plants as well as their products.
- Food, drugs or other articles that are hazardous to human and animal health and may spread disease from infected area
- Cigarettes and tobacco, tobacco products, and liquor.
- Valuables (such as artworks, antiques, gems, and precious metals including gold).
- Other articles prohibited from mailing under other laws and regulations.
In addition to the above prohibited or restricted articles, Avikam has the rights of rejecting or temporarily stopping moment of shipment for the following articles:
- Packages without detailed contact information about the shipper and receiver.
- Articles which are inappropriate for transporting with improper mailing mode, improperly described, classified, packaged, or labeled, and without necessary certificates as deemed by Avikam.
- Articles which may endanger the safety of transportation vehicles or personal safety due to their own or package features as judged by Avikam.
- Articles which are not suitable for mailing from the perspective of economics or operations as judged by Avikam.
PACKAGING GUIDELINES
All parties in the supply chain have a responsibility to ensure that goods can be transported safely, with the minimum level of risk to people and the goods themselves. While our team is trained to handle your goods with care, if they are not packaged properly the chances of them being damaged in transit is significantly higher. These guidelines set out the minimum standards we require in order to transport your goods safely and ensure they reach their destination in the condition intended.
Ideally, you should be packaging your goods in the manufacturer’s carton or a similar new carton. If the carton is used, you need to ensure it is in excellent condition with no compromise to its structure.
The carton must have its internal flaps intact which add to the structure of the parcel. If these are not in place, do not use the carton.
If the parcel weighs 12kg or more, you must use heavy duty double-layered board to mitigate the risk of the goods falling through the bottom of the carton.
Packaging for wine or other liquids must be double-layered board with inserts to separate the bottles.
While we strongly encourage you to use the manufacturer’s original cartons, displaying branding from high-end manufacturers is not encouraged, with generic brown cartons being preferred.
Sufficient Labeling
If there are any labels on the box from a previous shipment, they must be removed. Cartons with multiple labels have a significantly higher chance of being lost in transit.
Noting that a carton often travels thousands of kilometers and touches many hands, you must ensure that your labels are stuck down adequately for transit. You should never stick tape over a thermal label.
Labels must always be on the top of the carton where they are easy to read and never underneath the carton.
The sender details must be visible and include a contact phone number along with a mobile number for the receiver so that any issues with delivery can be quickly resolved.
Handy tip: place a duplicate address label inside the package in the event that your external label comes off.
Internal packaging
While the outside structure of the carton is critical, also packing your goods well internally is just as important. Do not leave significant excess space in the carton around the goods. This will ensure your goods will stay secure and not move around in the carton, reducing the chances of them being damaged in transit.
For any small spaces that still remain, place cushioning material internally such as high quality foam, industrial paper or similar material to minimize movement in the carton.
If your item is fragile, wrap each item separately with bubble wrap so that it can withstand the long journey ahead.
Sealing your carton
When sealing the carton, use strong tape designed for shipping. Ensure that all exposed edges of the carton are sealed using the H-tape method.
Satchels Cushioning
Even though your item may be small, it still has a significant journey ahead of it, often entailing several people handling it and potentially several thousands of kilometers of travel. To withstand the long journey, your goods must have enough cushioning around the item to make sure it isn't damaged, generally in the form of high-quality bubble wrap.
No sharp edges
All parcels ultimately are handled by people. If items with sharp edges are placed in a satchel, they will more than likely protrude from the satchel exposing our team and the receiver to risk of being injured. Ensure that items with sharp edges travel in a carton, or at a minimum, place abundant bubble wrap placed around the edges, which cannot be pierced by the item itself.
No liquids or glass
Items containing liquids or glass should never travel in a satchel. Liquids and glass must always be placed in a suitable carton with adequate protection around them, and limited space for movement, to ensure they withstand the journey.
Unboxed items
Unpackaged items such as vehicle parts or industrial equipment etc. must be wrapped with sufficient padding to protect any sharp edges which may be exposed. Labels must be applied so they are clearly visible and the barcode can be easily scanned.
Mitigating risk
Avikam reserves the right to reject freight that is not sufficiently packaged and appears to be of a high/medium risk of being damaged. Items such as computers, electrical goods and goods of high value should not be transported in packaging which identifies the content. It is suggested that these goods be wrapped in plain packaging to mitigate the risk of theft and loss.