Via Charon works alongside its users to create contracts that are clear and specific in who bears responsibility for the carriage of goods particularly by using Incoterms such as EXW or Exworks. Such terms include who is responsible for insurance coverage. Via Charon always advises that the buyer ensures insurance coverage is part of the terms which could mean resonsibility upon the seller by stipulating the CIF incoterm or Cost, Insurance, Freight in the contract and invoice. Also, we will assist in ensuring the insurance you think most necessary is taken out . Named peril insurance categorizes insurance types in accordance with their level of coverage, so you can determine what forms of risk you want Via Charon or an external carrier to cover through insurance.

Via Charon quotes prices in accord with the type of service you want, then in accord with certain variables within that service type. As an example you may want Via Charon to source a product from our network of suppliers, make the purchase, ship the goods, clear customs and process documents as well as provide Foreign Exchange rates and services to avoid currency exposure. This is a multifaceted service and the pricing will be dependant on the volume of the goods you want transported, the par value of the goods including packaging, the origin of supply which will dictate fuel costs and tariff rates, etc. This will require a comprehensive calculation, but the price will be broken down in a pre-purchase message before any decisions are made as well as in the commercial invoices. Via Charon guarantees cost-saving in each form of expense listed.

Having a high volume of monthly trade, a large network and database of buyers and sellers and a high-performing automated processing system and AI-centred algorithm means that Via Charon has a competitive edge over most in the field. It means we often can speak with first with licenced extractors commodity refiners and land developers who has concessions where valuable materials are, which allows us to have keep costs low. We are involved across each stage of the supply chain and this integration means we gain access to discounted rates and can bypass fees that others must pay due to having to operate from the outside. We ensure that our low pricing is passed down to our customers, so they benefit from our experience and connections.

Yes, absolutely. Via Charon is able to track shipping through the Declarations Unique Consignment reference or DUCR on the Customs Declaration Service or CDS. Sometimes this is available for you to track directly, but if not possible Via Charon will provide texts, e-mails or brief calls to update you on the delivery or the recipience of goods on a frequent basis based on your customisable tracking demands. The Movement Reference Number or MRN will be produced often by the local tax authority such as the HMRC in the UK which can be tracked on both ends of the transaction.

Yes, Via Charon performs a trade consultation for absolutely free. It is a comprehensive analysis of macroeconomics, international trade and geopolitics that will affect your transaction and trade of goods. We will provide advice or warning on currency exposure in foreign exchange, looking at whether you should consider buying the exporter’s currency at spot or forward prices or waiting for it to move down in relation to your domestic currency. It will also take into account current bilateral trade relations between nations that will affect you, including if new tariff rates will be implemented or preferential duties, if shipping lanes will be blocked or restricted from wars or embargoes, or if new protectionist policies or initiatives will be introduced which will affect the value of the product or commodity you are buying. All of this and more will be discussed with you either by phone or online call or a digestible e-mail. We want you to be as informed as possible before booking an order.