# Shipment Options on the Same Basis

Compare the same goods and South African handover point before choosing between waiting, combining goods, separate batches or a smaller urgent movement. Ask the provider to confirm that each option is available and suitable for the goods.

## Fix the comparison

Goods and quantities in scope: __________

Supplier locations and readiness evidence: __________

Packing dimensions and weights, with version/date: __________

Same South African delivery or collection point: __________

Required business date and urgent quantity: __________

## Blank option record

Use the status **confirmed**, **estimate**, **excluded** or **unknown** beside each cost. Record the amount and currency where available. Excluded and unknown items still need a decision; do not count them as zero.

| Item | Wait and combine | Separate batches | Urgent quantity first |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Goods and quantity included | | | |
| Urgent quantity and remaining quantity | | | |
| Later movement of remaining goods: plan and cost | | | |
| Whole-order cost status, including every movement | | | |
| China collection and receiving work | | | |
| Storage and waiting conditions | | | |
| Repacking or split handling | | | |
| International freight | | | |
| Destination handling | | | |
| Customs arrangement, duties and import VAT scope | | | |
| Agreed final handover | | | |
| Estimate starts when | | | |
| Remaining stages after quoted arrival | | | |
| Quotation date and validity | | | |
| Availability or product-specific confirmation | | | |

## Fictional example row

This invented row illustrates different waiting assumptions. It is not a quotation, rate or service commitment.

| Item | Wait and combine | Separate batches | Urgent quantity first |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Storage and waiting conditions | Unknown; request terms while waiting for Supplier C | Estimate; confirm when each batch leaves | Unknown; confirm handling of the remaining cartons |

## Make the decision visible

Business consequence of waiting, with assumptions: __________

Costs or stages still missing: __________

Selected option, goods covered and reason: __________

Approved by and date: __________

Review again if this condition changes: __________