Як сьогодні організовують поставки з Південної Кореї: повний огляд для бізнесу

Freight transportation South Korea – the key to successful export and import. To minimize risks and costs, you should immediately choose a carrier with experience in the Korean direction, understand the features of the ports of Busan, Incheon and Ulsan, and take into account flight times.

In this guide, we will cover:

1. What documents are needed to clear cargo in Korea and Ukraine?
2. What types of transport should be used - sea, air or multimodal?
3. How to calculate the cost of transportation, taking into account customs duties and logistics costs.
4. What to look for when choosing a shipping line or air carrier.
5. How to organize insurance and control the movement of cargo from loading to unloading.

Popular routes for cargo transportation from South Korea to Europe and Ukraine

Before choosing the optimal route, let's consider what documents are required to place an order. 

• • Preparation of a commercial invoice with details about the cost, quantity and terms of delivery of the cargo.

• Preparing a packing list with a list and weight of each unit of goods.
• Obtaining a certificate of origin for preferential customs treatment.
• Issuance of a bill of lading or air waybill to confirm ownership of the cargo.
• Conclusion of a cargo insurance contract to protect against damage and loss.
• Filing a customs declaration and paying the necessary fees and taxes.
• Choosing FCL sea transportation for large cargo shipments.
• Using LCL sea freight for small shipments with cost optimization.
• Organization of air transportation for urgent and valuable cargo with minimum delivery times.
• Rail and multimodal schemes for fast and economical delivery deep into the continent.

Once you've sorted out the documents, it's time to start choosing the optimal route from Korea. 

1. The first way is to ship goods by sea through the Suez Canal. This was the most popular method in the past, but due to the current threat from the Houthis, the risks and prices have increased.
2. Groupage cargoes via European ports. Partially loaded containers are shipped from Busan or Incheon to Greek or Romanian ports, from where the cargo is delivered by road or rail to Ukraine.
3. The New Silk Road, an alternative with departure through the Chinese border terminals in Alashankou or Eren-Hoto and further to Ukraine by rail. 
4. Multimodal solutions, i.e. a combination of different route types. A more flexible option that allows you to optimize the balance of time and costs.

Many of these options are risky, so we recommend looking into sea and rail transportation, which today provide the greatest guarantees of receiving your goods on time and without problems. 

What you need to know about customs clearance during international cargo transportation

International cargo transportation підпадає під вимоги Митного кодексу України, положення СОТ та двосторонні конвенції, які регламентують порядок декларування, сплати митних платежів і здійснення митного контролю. Який порядок митного оформлення передбачений в міжнародному та українському законодавстві?

1. Preparation of a package of documents, including a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and transport documents.
2. Submission of a customs declaration via the MDM electronic system, or in paper form to the export customs office.
3. Conducting preliminary customs control, risk analysis, possible requests for additional documents or explanations.
4. Official registration of the cargo status with determination of the foreign trade classification code and customs duty rates.
5. Payment of customs duties and other fees at established rates.
6. Fiscal control and actual inspection of cargo by customs representatives.
7. Obtaining a decision on customs clearance and release of cargo for further transportation or sale.
8. Post-customs control within the terms stipulated by the Customs Code, with the possibility of verifying the correctness of the declared data.

We advise young businesses to contact competent organizations that deal with legal registration and finding suppliers. At the beginning of the journey, there are many legal nuances that can confuse you when completing the necessary documents. Therefore, contact professionals and use your time as efficiently as possible.