{"id":957,"date":"2020-06-19T17:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T17:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.domikyo.com\/?p=957"},"modified":"2021-12-27T17:54:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T17:54:20","slug":"how-to-export-and-import-shipments-in-bulk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.domikyo.com\/how-to-export-and-import-shipments-in-bulk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Export and Import Shipments in Bulk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This is a tutorial on how to export and import shipments in bulk using the CSV feature of Ship Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Importing and exporting shipments is easy with the help of Ship Station. The CSV feature allows you to export all your shipments into a single file, which can then be imported back into your account using the same file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a Shipment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A shipment is a container or freight train of goods. Shipment is a term used in international trade, and in the general sense it can refer to any type of transportation of goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A shipment consists of three components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Cargo – the goods being transported<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Cargo Hold – the storage area for cargo<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Shipment Number <\/p>\n\n\n\n – this refers to any type of transportation that may use one or more containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the Different Types of Shipments?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For goods, the term “shipment” is often used to describe a particular type of goods being shipped. The term can also be used to talk about goods that have been shipped but are awaiting pick-up in a warehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Types of shipments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Air shipments – this is when the shipment travels by air (typically an airline) to its destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Sea shipments – these are typically transported by boat or ship, typically from one country to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Taxi\/Truck shipments – these are when the shipment travels by ground transportation, like a taxi or truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why should I care about importing or exporting in bulk?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this section, we will discuss why importing and exporting things from the same place is a good thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Importing or exporting in bulk saves time and is cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are looking to import or export items from a single supplier, it might be more straightforward to work with that supplier and use their services. However, many times you might want to import from one supplier and export to another without going through the hassle of making two separate orders with two suppliers for every item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How can I import or export a shipment in bulk?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are different ways to import or export a shipment. However, each method comes with its own set of drawbacks and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will discuss how to find the right option for your company and save on time and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To start, look at the type of shipment you want to import or export:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Import: This means that you want to get an item into a warehouse where it is stored until needed. This can be a region where you have a warehouse, or it can be directly into an airport or port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Export: This means that you want to get something out of the warehouse before it’s released onto shelves in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tracking the shipment can be tedious and difficult when you want to import or export a shipment in bulk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, these two tasks are much easier with a tracking system that offers simple steps for importing and exporting shipments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n