SHIPMENT PREPARATION:
SHIPPING DOCUMENTS:
BILL OF LADING, AIRWAY BILL: SEPARATELY, PROMINENTLY and COMPLETELY
Must include the following:
SHIPPING CARTONS:
PACKING LIST:
INSURANCE:
FedEx parcel:
Note: If shipments are not originating within the U.S., please refer to information on the purchase order itself or contact your Carestream Health buyer for specific international shipping instructions
To Carestream Health Destination
To Non Carestream Health Destination (Third Party Shipments)
MODE SELECTION:
Mode is the method of transporting goods and materials from origin to destination based on weight of the shipment, utilizing the most economical method to meet service requirements. Mode selection determines service times and the unit cost of transportation. The principal modes of transportation covered herein are: Truckload (TL), Less Than Truckload (LTL), FedEx Parcel (Small Package), and Air (Small Package or Freight).
CARRIER SELECTION:
First determine the mode of transportation to meet service requirements. Then, based on origin/destination, select the carrier from the destination specific Origin/Destination Carrier Table.
IMPORTANT - Please ship material in time to ensure it arrives at the desired destination by the required date WITHOUT requiring the carrier to handle it as an expedite. Also, whenever possible, please plan so the carrier can be contacted the business day prior to the date of needed pick-up.
Third Party Shipments
Third party shipments: Shipments to non-Carestream Health destination at the request of Carestream Health (ex: Supplier to Supplier; Supplier to Customer; etc)
Carestream Health will hold the supplier named on the purchase order responsible for following these shipping guidelines. Coordination may be needed between the buying and transportation groups here at Carestream Health to ensure proper carriers are being used for these moves. Carestream Health Third Party Bill To Address:
Data2 LogisticsGeneral Carrier Guidelines:
Ground Shipments: FedEx Parcel is our preferred carrier for those shipments > 1lb but < 150 lbs. In all cases, an account number will need to be set up for third party movements. For shipments < 1lb, USPS (US Postal Service) is our preferred carrier.
LTL Shipments: < 10,000 lbs and/or shipments 10 pallet positions or less use FedEx Freight; our preferred carrier.
TL Shipments: > 10,000 lbs, use Colorado Worldwide or Navajo.
Air Shipments: As a general rule, shipments between 1-40 lbs. should ship via FedEx. Shipments 41 lbs. and above use Seko Worldwide. In many cases air shipments need to be handled on a case-by-case basis. Frequency of need, lead-time, etc. will determine what service and carrier is the best choice. A new third-party account may need to be set up or an existing account may be used depending on the specific situation.
High Value Equipment: HVE moves requiring special handling such as air-ride capability, bracing of goods, inside delivery, debris removal, etc., our preferred carrier is Mayflower.