Logistics Routing Guide

Shipping Paper Requirements
The shipping invoice must contain the NASSCO purchase order(s) or job number.  The air waybill or bill of lading must include the NASSCO purchase order(s) or job number.  COD SHIPMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Shipments to General Dynamics NASSCO San Diego, California
or to an Authorized Supplier, freight paid by NASSCO

LTL & AIR CARRIER ACCOUNT CONTACTS

FOB TERMS FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS

DOMESTIC SHIPPING TERMS

INCOTERMS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS

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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING TERMS

Regardless of the Incoterms in use, the seller must supply the goods as agreed in the contract of sale, together with such evidence of conformity as may be required by the contract.

Regardless of the Incoterms in use, the buyer must take receipt and pay for the goods delivered, as provided in the contract.

The payment of the forwarding fee is sometimes controversial, depending on the contract of sale.

** Risk of loss or damage is transferred from seller to buyer when goods have been delivered to carrier.

1. Purpose and Scope: The purpose of this guideline is to suggest improved packaging practices to better protect supplies and equipment from damage in transit to and residing at General Dynamics NASSCO warehouses and shipyard. These practices are not contractual. They address generic packing methodologies for safe handling of the product, safety of the people handling packaged items, and storage periods for a minimum of 1 year in enclosed facilities without damage to the supplies and equipment. For further general guidance, refer to ASTM Designation: D 3951 – 95 (by Reference). Please also refer to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations forpackaging requirements excluding hazardous materials, explosives, or ammunition.
   
   
2. Transportation of Cargo: The proper blocking and bracing of crates, pallets and skidded items into a cargo container for transport is paramount to the product arriving in a safe condition. The packaged freight should be blocked, braced and strapped to prevent movement in 3 different directions: laterally (side to side), longitudinally (end to end) and vertically (up and down). The use of wood blocking, metal banding, buttress blocking and dunnage bags to secure the freight inside the container is required.
   
   
3. Container Markings: Markings must include the name and address of both consignee and consignor, as well as any other relevant precautionary markings. Containers should clearly identify the dimensions, gross weight, if significantly off balance mark center of gravity, and lifting points. All markings signifying contents of the package should be apparent and durable. In addition, crates must be “ISMP-15” compliant.
   
   
4. Crates, Boxes, Pallets and Skids: To ensure longer lasting durability, it is preferable that crates are held together by the use of screws and bolts. There should be a minimum of 2” clearing space within the crate. Enclosedproducts must be easily accessible for inspection, removal, storage, and maintenance.
   
   
5. Base: The base of the Crate, Skid, or Pallet should extend by a minimum of 2’’ to 3’’ on each side beyond the widest packaged equipment. At no time shall the materials or equipment extend beyond the base. The major factor in determining the base design is the weight of the item.
   
   
6. All pallets should have stringers and clearly marked strapping points.
   
   
7. Styles:
   • Standard pallet
   • Skid with 2” nominal deck boards
   • Load Bearing Members (LBMs) should be utilized to ensure the equipment does not break through the base. Placement of LBMs should be placed directly under the weight distribution points.
     
     
8. Securing: Items need to be prevented from movement in 3 different directions: laterally (side to side), longitudinally (end to end) and vertically (up and down).
   
   
9. Cushioning: To protect against shock and vibration, where mechanical items could move within the crate, cushioning is required.
   
   Securing/cushioning methods:
   • Blocking and Bracing: Adding wooden blocks to the inside of the container to stop movement.
   • Foam and Confinement: The process of encasing an item in a cavity with foam by lining the interior of the container.
   • Bolting and Lagging: Using threaded hardware to secure an item through its mounting brackets or the base of the container.
   • Banding or Bridging: The process of using metal or plastic bands and wooden bridges over the top to secure the load to the base of the container.
   • Cushioning using bubble wrap, dunnage bags, or foam is acceptable.
   • Peanuts, straw, and newspaper are NOT permitted.
   • Equipment with sheet metal casing (switchboards, etc.,) must have corner protection to avoid damage from strapping.
   • Multiple boxes on pallets should be shrink-wrapped, individually marked and banded to the pallet.
   • Exposed knobs, handles, and switches should be protected from accidental damage. However, protection must be easily removed and capable of re-installation. Foam protection should be used regarding meters, gauges, and displays – removable and replaceable as required.
   • All valves should have protection around the flange face.
   • All gauges, drain plugs, terminals, exposed piping and tubing should also be protected.
     
     
10. Unitization:
• Multiple purchase orders must be packaged separately.
• Loose parts should not be packed within the equipment (i.e., Storing small parts in switchboard cabinets)
• Loose parts must be individually packaged and clearly marked. Please refer to purchase order instructions.
• Only Loose Parts marked with an “EL” prefaced part number may be shipped separately. All other parts must be shipped fully assembled.
• Bulk packaging is specifically excluded unless specified in the contract or order.
  
  
11. In general, General Dynamics NASSCO reserves the right to refuse shipments that are not palletized, adequately protected, and capable of multiple handling with lift equipment. Suppliers are encouraged to use advanced packaging techniques with suppliers of your choice. An example is Craters & Freighters; see contact info below:
    

    Craters & Freighters
    6500 Federal Blvd.
    Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    Local: 619-265-0509
    Toll free 888.380.SHIP (7447)
    Keith.b@cratersandfreighters.com

    www.cratersandfreighterssandiego.com

In order to avoid improper handling and incorrect paperwork, please review below process:

1. Bulb Flats on vessel stowed in the cargo compartment.

2. Lifting gear utilized during off-loading of cargo from the ship.

3. TATA Shipping labels should be on each Bulb flat. If marking information is not available on each bulb flat, NASSCO Logistics (Patricia Velazquez) should be notified inmediately.

4. Based on the information on the Tags the Bill of Lading should be filled out as shown below:

5. Once Cargo has been loaded on the local "Catching Carrier"

And if the material is showing any type of damage please notify NASSCO Logistics and notated on the Bill of Lading when receiving from the Stevedoring Company.

The material will be taken to freight forwarder loading yard, where it will be loaded on the long haul Truck.

Lashing and securing