① Types of road vehicle cargo transportation include:

Full Truck Load (FTL) shipping: Any shipment exceeding 5 tons (inclusive of 5 tons) or, even if less than 5 tons, one that requires transportation by a vehicle over 5 tons due to its nature, volume, or shape, is considered a full truck load.

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping: This refers to shipments that weigh less than 5 tons or whose nature, volume, or shape does not require transportation by a vehicle weighing more than 5 tons. LTL shipping is not available for hazardous, fragile, perishable, and live goods, except where specifically permitted and conditions are met.

Special Vehicle Transport: Transport that requires large trucks or trailers (with a gross vehicle weight rating of 40 tons or more) and tankers, refrigerated vehicles, heat-insulated vehicles, and other specialized vehicles, based on the nature, volume, or weight of the goods.

Container Transportation: the use of containers as the packaging vessel

Vehicle Charter Transportation: A type of transportation where the vehicle is rented out to the consignor for use, with the freight charges calculated based on time or mileage.

② Road Freight Transportation - Types of Goods

Freight transportation on highways is categorized into two types: general cargo and special cargo.

General cargo refers to goods that do not require special requirements for transportation, handling, or storage.

Lightweight cargo refers to goods weighing less than 250 kilograms per cubic meter.

b: Pure heavy cargo refers to goods weighing over 400 kilograms per cubic meter.

c: Heavy bulk cargo refers to goods weighing between 251-399 kilograms per cubic meter.

Special commodities refer to goods that require special handling in transportation, loading, and storage.

Special commodities include: oversized and heavy goods, hazardous materials (goods requiring special protection), valuable goods (high-value items where the carrier assumes significant economic responsibility during transportation), and perishable goods.

③ Insurance and Valued Shipment of Goods

Motor freight transportation insurance is voluntary, with the shipper determining coverage. The method of voluntary valuation for motor freight transportation is implemented, where the shipper can choose between valuation or non-valuation for the goods on a single waybill. For goods with valuation, the "Insurance or Valuation" section of the waybill must be filled out. The carrier charges a 3‰ valuation fee based on the valuation amount of the goods.

④ Shipment Document Filling Requirements

The goods on a single waybill must be shipped by the same shipper; for consolidated or split shipments, each consolidation or split should be noted in the remarks section of the waybill.

All shipments not containing items with the same name, specifications, and packaging, as well as household goods, must be accompanied by an itemized list.

When shipping containers, the container number and seal number must be noted. For containers at the receiving port or station, the vessel name, voyage number, or station cargo box location should also be specified, along with the shipping manifest submission.

Shippers who require self-handling of loading and unloading vehicles must note this on the waybill after confirmation by the carrier.

Shippers must note the name and number of proof documents, laboratory reports, or other papers in the shipper's memo section when entrusting carriers to deliver them to the consignee.

Shippers are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided and the authenticity of any supporting documents, and must sign and seal the form; if a shipper or carrier makes any changes to the bill of lading, they must also sign and seal to explain the changes.

⑤ Be mindful when shipping goods.

No dangerous, perishable, or leaking goods, as well as valuable items, currency, securities, or important documents should be included with general cargo.

For oversized cargo, the shipper must provide a description of the goods; for perishable items, the shipper must inform the carrier of the permitted transportation duration; for goods prohibited or restricted by shipping regulations, or those requiring health inspections and police supervision, relevant proof should be attached.

⑥ Shipment Packaging

The packaging of shipped goods should comply with national or professional standards; for goods without specified packaging standards, packaging should be done according to the weight, nature, transportation distance, and other conditions, catering to the transportation requirements, to ensure the safety of the goods.

Shippers must correctly prepare transportation labels and storage and transportation diagrammatic symbols in accordance with national regulations, based on the nature of the goods and transportation requirements. Break bulk goods should have clear and legible transportation labels made of sturdy materials. For goods that are difficult to write on or attach labels to, the labels should be painted directly onto the goods.

7. Cargo Escort

Animals, plants, perishable goods, valuable items, and other cargo requiring escort during transportation must be attended by the shipper. The escort personnel may travel for free and are responsible for the care and protection of the goods during transit. Only one escort is allowed per vehicle; if additional escorts are needed due to the nature of the cargo, the shipper may request an increase, subject to approval by the carrier's authorized representative and compliance with safety regulations. The shipper must indicate the names and relevant information of the escorts on the transport document. The carrier should educate the escorts on safety precautions and provide them with convenient working and living conditions.

⑧ Shipment of Goods

Carriers should meticulously review the consignment notes submitted by shippers. After filling in the carrier's entries and affixing the carrier's seal, one copy should be handed to the shipper for their records. Upon accepting goods with transport documents, carriers must note the quantity of goods, transportation date, and affix the carrier's seal on the reverse of the proof document. The permit documents may accompany the goods for inspection. Upon arrival, the documents should be handed over to the consignee or returned to the shipper.

When shipping containers at ports or stations, the container number must be verified, and the container and seal should be inspected. In case of damage to the container or a missing seal, the handover person must acknowledge or reseal before shipment. The carrier is responsible for the entire process of transporting goods and should check, store properly, and be vigilant against fire, moisture, corrosion, and loss. Special requirements for goods must comply with agreed-upon matters.

9. Shipping Costs

Vehicle transportation prices are calculated and handled separately based on different transportation conditions.

The calculation of freight charges for automotive transportation is determined in accordance with the following regulations:

Whole vehicle transportation is rounded to the nearest ton if the last digit is not 10 kg; for LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments, the minimum weight is 10 kg, and rounding is applied if the last digit is not 1 kg; general cargo is calculated based on actual weight (including the cargo's own packaging, padding, and any accessories required for transportation), with weighing as the standard.

⑩ Shipment Handover, Arrival, and Delivery

During the loading, unloading, and transportation process, both the carrier and the shipper must handle the goods transfer procedures in accordance with the contract. Before the goods are dispatched, both parties should be present for item counting and handover, carefully verifying the names, specifications, and quantities of the goods against the shipping documents, and inspecting whether the packaging and loading meet the specified standards. If any non-compliance or potential threat to safe transportation is found, the goods shall not be dispatched. Once the carrier confirms the correctness, they must sign the shipper's dispatch document and then proceed with the shipment. In cases where there is slight packaging damage that is difficult to repair or replace in a short time, and if the shipper insists on loading and dispatching the goods, after mutual agreement and proper documentation with signatures and seals, the shipment may proceed. The consequences of this action shall be borne by the shipper.

Upon delivery to the designated location, the recipient must sign for the shipment on the bill of lading, which will be handed over by the driver to the destination station or returned to the point of origin. For breakbulk shipments, the recipient must collect the goods from the arriving carrier (warehouse) using the bill of lading. In the event of damage or discrepancies, both parties must make a record and sign it; the recipient shall not refuse to receive the goods due to damage or discrepancies.

During the handover of goods, if there are any doubts about the weight and content of the goods, both the carrier and the shipper may request an inspection and re-weighing. If discrepancies are found, they will be handled according to relevant regulations. The costs incurred from the inspection and re-weighing will be borne by the responsible party. In case the receiving party loses the goods receipt, they should promptly inform and register with the carrier. Upon confirmation by the carrier, they can collect the goods with the company's proof or other valid documents. If the goods have been picked up by someone else before the receiving party informs the carrier, the carrier will assist in the inquiry but will not be liable for compensation.

Upon arrival at the delivery address, the recipient must collect the goods within 24 hours of receiving the pickup notice. Delayed pickup will incur storage and warehousing fees. If the goods are not collected within 30 days, they will be treated as unclaimed.