Looking for a hassle-free, efficient way to book your Spot freight? Maersk Spot offers an easy solution for shippers seeking a simpler, more predictable approach to Spot shipping.
Up ahead, we explore how you can leverage our online platform for managing your Spot shipments—from its features and functionalities to the post-booking steps and additional services to cater to your supply chain needs.
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Maersk Spot: Booking, shipping instructions, amendments, payments, and T&Cs
1. I am new to Maersk Spot. How do I get started?
Maersk gives you a smart and effortless way to book and manage your Spot freight shipments. Make the most of our online portal by setting up your profile and exploring the tools & settings. Here’s your starting guide to the Maersk Hub and everything it offers.
2. How do I book my shipment on Maersk Spot?
Freight booking on Maersk Spot involves a simple, straightforward online process. You can schedule a shipment via the website or mobile app. Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough.
3. What are the next steps after booking my Spot shipment on Maersk?
After booking your shipment, you’ll receive a booking confirmation from Maersk. Double-check the mentioned details. If there are any discrepancies, contact us immediately.
Following that, prepare your container (loading, packing, labeling, and sealing). Prepare all the essential shipping documents (B/L, packing lists, import/export license, etc.). We also recommend the following steps:
- Set up custom notifications on the Maersk portal.
- Submit the shipping instructions (SIs) for your shipment.
- Purchase any value-added services according to your needs (if required).
4. How can I add shipping instructions to my Maersk Spot booking?
Shipping instructions (SIs) are provided by the sender (or exporter) to the carrier. It contains essential cargo details, parties involved, and other transportation requirements (like packaging or handling instructions). After you submit the SIs, we create your shipment’s bill of lading (B/L).
Here’s a step-by-step guide on adding shipping instructions to your booking.
5. How do I make changes to my Spot booking?
With our online amendment feature, you can modify some parts of your Spot booking like shipment schedule (departure date), add/remove containers, inland and store-door services, commodity change, or price owners. After making the desired modifications, you’ll get an instant confirmation on the portal within 25 seconds and a PDF copy within 30 minutes.
Learn more about amending your Spot booking.
6. How can I book inland freight on Maersk Spot?
Maersk Spot makes it easy for you to book inland and ocean integrated transportation — under a single bill of lading (B/L). With 400,000+ unique routes across North America, we handle your cargo safely and securely, over land and ocean. You can schedule your shipment by logging into maersk.com.
7. Can I split or combine my Spot shipments?
If yes, how? Yes! You can split, part, or combine your shipments via the shipping instructions (SIs) portal on Maersk Hub. However, note that the option is only available during the submit journey of your shipments. You cannot split or combine B/Ls during amendments or after sailing.
8. How do I process the bills on Maersk Spot for my shipments?
Maersk has simplified the managing bills and making payments with its MyFinance tool.
9. How can I cancel my Maersk Spot booking?
We hate not transporting your Spot freight… But if need be, you can easily cancel your Maersk Spot booking online, though it might entail a cancellation fee.
10. What are the terms and conditions for using Maersk Spot?
For easy understanding, we’ve compiled a briefer on T&Cs for Maersk Spot—covering essential aspects like rates & charges, shipping instructions, equipment, exclusions, and specific shipment situations, and related clauses.
11. I still have questions about Maersk Spot. What to do?
Don’t worry! We’ve addressed them together in this blog. And if you are facing some specific scenarios when Spot shipping, this is your go-to resource.
Or, you can also contact live customer support to help with your Maersk Spot booking!
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