First Shipment Operational Review

1. Freight Forwarder Selection Check
Reviewing whether the chosen freight forwarder is reliable for this specific route and cargo type, and whether their quoted rates and transit times are realistic.

2. Container/Cargo Booking Verification
Confirming booking details — container type, size, loading date, vessel schedule — match what's actually needed for the shipment volume and product type.

3. Packing & Loading Method Check
Reviewing how the product will be packed and loaded into the container to prevent damage in transit — especially important for fragile, perishable, or moisture-sensitive goods.

4. Customs Inspection Preparedness
Making sure the shipment is prepared for possible physical customs inspection — documentation on hand, product accessible, nothing that triggers red-flag scrutiny.

5. Payment Terms Verification
Confirming payment method (LC, TT, advance, etc.) is properly set up and that all conditions required to trigger payment release are understood and met.

6. Insurance Coverage Check
Verifying marine/cargo insurance is in place and adequate for the shipment value, protecting against loss or damage in transit.

7. Port & Terminal Handling Check
Confirming the export is aligned with the correct port cut-off times, terminal handling procedures, and documentation the shipping line requires at loading.

8. Final Go-Live Checklist
A consolidated pre-departure checklist confirming every operational piece — booking, packing, documents, payment, insurance — is aligned before the shipment physically leaves.