Letter of Instructions
The first three sections are used to provide Space Logistics with information regarding where we will pickup and deliver the merchandise as well as send the invoice. It is important to make sure that the information provided is accurate and includes the address, and contact information for each location (telephone, fax, email and contact name). If you have any questions please speak with your sales representative.
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Section 1
Shipper: This box is used to indicate the address where Space Logistics will pick up the products for shipment.
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Section 2
Consignee: This box is used to indicate the address where Space Logistics will deliver the merchandise.
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Section 3
Bill To: This box is used to indicate the address where Space Logistics will send the invoice. It is very important to provide us with accurate contact information because you will receive an invoice when the merchandise is at the US-MX border. We cannot release the merchandise from the border until we have received payment.
The following sections provide Space Logistics with information regarding your merchandise and the shipment.
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Section 4
This section is used to identify the products that you will be shipping. It is not imperative that this section be exact or detailed. The information provided helps us ensure that we pick up all of the merchandise that we should. Thus the most important part is the number of boxes
- # Cartons-Pallets Please use this section to list the number of boxes/pieces you will be sending.
- Weight Please list the weight (lbs) of one box.
- Measures List the sizes of the packed merchandise (in.).
- Description and Class EPlease list a quick description of the items (this can be a very brief description because we ask for more detail in the formato de embarques)
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Section 5
Type Load: This section indicates the type of shipment. Please discuss this with your sales representative.
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Section 6
Declared Value: Please indicate the total value of the merchandise you are sending
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Section 7
Equipment: This section indicates the type of truck that will be used. Please discuss this with your sales representative.
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Section 8
Delivery: This section is very important and helps us make sure that the delivery is handled properly.
- Residential If Space Logistics is delivering your merchandise to a residential address or a hard to reach address (such as a trade show, construction site or address that as limited access for large vehicles) please indicate this by checking this box. Please note that there is a $75.00 fee for delivery of the first three pallets and $40.00 for each additional pallet. This fee is not included in the rate quoted and is an additional service. If you have any doubts or questions please speak with your sales representative.
- Commercial Please check the box next to commercial if the delivery will be made to a commercial address
- Lift Gate The lift gate is an additional service that provides for the lowering of your merchandise from the deck of the truck to the ground at the point of destination. If you will need this type of assistance please check the box next to lift gate. Please note that there is a $75.00 fee for delivery of the first three pallets and $40.00 for each additional pallet. This fee is not included in the rate quoted and is an additional service. If you have any doubts or questions please speak with your sales representative.
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Section 9
Customs Brokers: If you are using Space Logistics customs brokers’ services please indicate this by writing/typing Space in each box. If you will be using other customs brokers’ services please provide their contact information including their address.
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Section 10
Hazmat: Please indicate whether the merchandise we are transporting is hazardous material.
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Section 11
Customs Brokers: Please discuss this with your sales representative.
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Section 12
Additional Insurance: Please indicate if you are requesting additional insurance for the transportation of your merchandise. Please note that selecting additional insurance may change the rate quoted for your shipment. Please speak with your sales representative regarding this service.
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Section 13
Payment Form: Please indicate the how you plan to make payment. Credit Card payments are limited to $2,500.00 and are only available for LTL shipments. Please speak with your sales representative if you have any questions.
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Section 14
Palletizing LTL: Please indicate whether your merchandise requires palletization. Please speak with your sales representative if you have any questions.
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Section 15
Special Instructions: Please use this space to provide any special instructions.
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Section 16
Pickup: If Space Logistics is picking up your merchandise from your vendors please check the box next to “Pickup Request”. If your vendor is delivering the merchandise to our warehouse please check the box next to “Delivery to Terminal”. In addition please indicate whether or not your merchandise is fragile.
Please sign and date the letter of instructions.
Download letter of instructions file