What a Freight Forwarder Needs to Quote a Roofing Felt Shipment
A useful freight quotation starts with a defined cargo. Send the forwarder the same roll count, packed dimensions, mass and route information that your supplier is using.
By Merily Waterproofing · Bulk supply for importers, distributors and building-material wholesalers
Describe the consignment clearly
State paper-based asphalt roofing felt in rolls, the proposed quantity and packing arrangement. Provide gross cargo mass and dimensions on a stated basis.
If several specifications are involved, include the item breakdown. A single average roll can conceal meaningful differences in mass or diameter.
Ask for the full quotation scope
Identify origin and destination places, the requested shipment arrangement and any timing requirement. Ask which handling, documentation and local charges are included or excluded.
Freight prices depend on the actual booking and timing. Historical shipment costs are not current quotations.
Reconcile the freight offer with the product offer
Check that the cargo figures match the Merily product quotation and loading plan. If the forwarder requests pallets or additional protection, confirm the revised dimensions, mass and quantity.
Keep product, freight and destination costs visible in your import comparison rather than combining figures with different scopes.
Put it in your buying record
| Forwarder input | Send | Confirm back |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Paper-based asphalt felt rolls | Cargo description accepted |
| Quantity | Count by specification | Booking basis |
| Size and mass | Packed cargo figures | Chargeable basis |
| Route and timing | Named origin/destination | Included and excluded charges |
Questions buyers ask
Can I request freight with only a product photo?
A photograph helps identification but does not replace cargo dimensions, quantity and mass.
Should destination charges be assumed included?
No. Ask for an explicit scope and exclusions.
What can Merily supply for the enquiry?
We can discuss the selected roll, packing, approximate loading quantity and cargo information for your order.