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INTERNATIONAL GOODS SHIPPING

International goods shipping is a foreign trade activity which involves carrying goods from one destination to another by sea according to contracted conditions. Spain is exceptionally well placed, geographically and strategically, for shipping. More than 50% of Spanish exports and 80% of imports are by sea.

Our extensive experience in international goods shipping enables us to offer quality import and export services and to process the necessary documentation for sea freight imports and exports through our customs agents.

We operate in the world’s major ports, offering logistics services in the food, construction, aerospace, car, food and drinks, fashion, home and decoration, health and pharmaceutical, industrial projects, and renewable energy industries, to name but a few.

CARGO SHIPPING SERVICES

Full Container Load FCL

We transport your goods using the container most suited to your needs:

  • Dry Van 20′, 40′, 40’HC.
  • Reefer 20’RF, 40’RH, 40’HRF.
  • Open Top 20’OT, 40’OT.
  • Flat Racks 20’FR, 40’FR.
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LCL shipping groupage

LCL shipping groupage or consolidation enables you to ship your cargo without having to fill a container. If your cargo needs to be transported at a controlled temperature, we have a refrigerated groupage service perfect for your perishable goods.

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Bulk liquids

Our specialist liquid bulk shipping department offers a service to assemble and install flexitanks and r-flex reefer flexitanks for your bulk liquids shipping. They will study your product and give you the best solution to meet your needs.

Bulk liquids

Heavy and bulky cargo

If your cargo is Non-Containerised Load (NCL) because it is too heavy or bulky to be shipped in conventional containers, our Project Cargo division we will take care of it with tailor-made solutions.

Project Cargo

VALUE-ADDED SERVICES FOR YOUR SHIPMENTS

Customs clearance

Customs procedures are a very important part of the supply chain, as all goods exported from and imported into Spain must go through customs.

A good approach can not only save critical time but can also optimise the process from a financial point of view, with a detailed study.

Hire our customs brokerage service and optimise the customs and tax aspects of your commercial operations.

GOODS INSURANCE

All goods are susceptible to problems arising from unforeseen circumstances or accidents, anything from a minor breakage to the complete disappearance of the goods. Therefore, as well as selecting the most suitable packaging and packing for the cargo, it is always advisable to insure the goods.

Insurance generally only covers damage that goods may suffer from their dispatch at origin to their delivery, including loading and unloading, handling and possible transfers from one means of transport to another during transportation.

Logistics and warehousing

We have logistics warehouses with integral solutions for all or part of your logistics chain, including the collection of goods and storage or delivery to final destination.

We have general, medical and food-grade warehouses, warehouses for organic produce, for dangerous goods, and warehouses approved by customs for different customs regimes.

SHIPPING FOR EVERY INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

Who are our services aimed at? Industry sector solutions.
We offer specialised services in shipping goods for your industry.

Fashion and retail shipping

Perishable goods shipping

Drinks shipping

Shipping for projects and engineering

Shipping for the wind energy industry

Solar energy component shipping

Halal product shipping

Medical devices, medicines and cosmetics shipping

Shipping for the automotive industry

Shipping for the hotel industry

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SHIPPING COMPANY IN SPAIN

Import and export to and from Spain

International shipments are subject to customs and tax regulations which depend on the countries involved and must always be taken into account. Depending on the Incoterms under which the operation is carried out, the exporter has to deliver the goods to a particular place so that they may be collected by the importer. Therefore, the obligations of the exporter do not always end, nor do those of the importer always begin, when the goods arrive at the port of destination.

The seller acts as the exporter or shipper and the buyer acts as the importer or consignee.

EXPORT BY SEA

“Export by sea is the shipment of goods from one country to another by ship.”

  • RESERVATION OF SPACE WITH THE SHIPPING LINE

    Arrangements with the shipping line and reservation of space on a ship for the international transport of goods.

  • TRANSPORT TO THE PORT

    Organising and managing transport to the port of embarkation including arrangements with warehouses at origin through a Transport Order (TO).

  • CUSTOMS AT ORIGIN

    Customs procedures at origin: preparation of the necessary documentation for clearance processing, prior checks and controls, goods clearance and export SAD.

  • INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT

    Main transport of the goods: issuance of shipping instructions and transmission of Bill of lading (MBL or HBL) to the importer.

  • ARRANGEMENTS AT DESTINATION

    If the agreed Incoterms require actions at destination, we have our own offices and a wide network of agents around the world to make the necessary arrangements in the destination country from origin.

IMPORT BY SEA

“Import by sea is the introduction of products from a third country into another country by ship.”

  • ROUTING ORDER

    If the import is controlled from destination, issuance of the routing order or instructions for the forwarder at origin on coordination with the exporter, and management of the shipment.

  • ARRANGEMENTS AT ORIGIN

    Arrangements at origin when required by the agreed Incoterms (reservation of space with the shipping line, collection of goods, etc.)

  • RECEIPT AND TRANSMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION

    Receipt of the pre-alert which advises of the ship’s departure as well as the bill of lading and communication to the importer.

  • ARRIVAL NOTICE

    Communication of the arrival notice to the importer.

  • CUSTOMS AT DESTINATION

    Import customs clearance including payment of taxes and duties on behalf of the importer, prior checks and controls, clearance of the goods and import SAD.

  • DELIVERY AT DESTINATION

    Collection of goods at the port of discharge or warehouse and transfer and delivery to the agreed point.

SHIPPING ROUTES

Importing and exporting to and from Spain…

Spain’s geographical position makes it a strategic country as far as shipping is concerned. The country is located very close to the axis of the main shipping route, the circum-equatorial corridor linking North America, Europe and Pacific Asia through the Suez Canal, the Strait of Malacca and the Panama Canal. America communicates with Mediterranean ports and countries through routes that pass through the Straits of Gibraltar to Asia through the Suez Canal. Spain’s position between Europe and America and between Europe and Africa make it the main logistics platform in southern Europe.

Africa

Angola

Algeria

Cape Verde

Morroco

Mozambique

Sao Tome

Tunisia

America

Argentina

Brasil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Cuba

Ecuador

USA

El Salvador

Guatemala

Mexico

Panama

Peru

Puerto Rico

Dominican Republic

Asia

China

South Corea

Philippines

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Japan

Taiwan

Turkey

Vietnam

Europe

Belgium

France

Netherlands

Portugal

UK

Oceania

Australia

New Zealand

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Important Notice regarding COVID-19

Dear clients and partners of TIBA,
We are receiving many questions regarding the situation at ports, customs and, in general, regarding the services that TIBA provides to our customers. We cannot foresee the extent to which these will be affected; however, there is no doubt that this exceptional situation will probably cause affectations, mainly due to delays, cancellations or modifications, either during goods transportation, or relating to customs brokerage or other formalities and services.
Customers, suppliers, transport companies, custom brokers, shipping lines, warehouses and, in general, any member of the supply chain, including TIBA family, will be directly affected by this situation.
Unfortunately, these circumstances will be beyond our control. Despite TIBA undertaking a firm commitment to minimize as much as possible the effects, we shall not accept responsibility for any damage derived from the current situation, or those caused by security and prevention measures adopted in order to guarantee our employees, customers and suppliers’ health, during coronavirus.
We thank you for your understanding and patience at present time.