Shipping Checklists
Practical, document-level checklists for importers and exporters shipping through CLX — built from what we actually require to release your cargo.
Know what's needed before your cargo moves
Most delays we see come down to missing documentation, not the shipment itself. These checklists cover the documents and steps our team confirms on every file — use them to prepare before you book.
Pre-departure checklist
Commercial invoice & packing list
Have the commercial invoice and packing list ready to match the Bill of Lading — required for customs entry on arrival.
Original or telex-released BOL
Documentation release is issued only against cleared funds and an original or telex-released Bill of Lading, per shipment, per container.
Consignee details confirmed
Confirm the consignee name, TIN, and delivery address — Family Islands deliveries are priced by island band, so the destination affects the quote.
Cargo insurance decision
Decide up front whether you want all-risk cargo insurance; it's optional but recommended and priced against declared cargo value.
Bridging islands, uniting markets
Real-time tracking, expert support, and global reach across The Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Customs clearance checklist
Origin determines brokerage tier
US-origin and non-US-origin cargo are cleared under different brokerage tiers — know your origin before requesting a quote.
OGA permits identified early
Flag anything that needs an Other Government Agency permit (food, agriculture, chemicals, vehicles) before the container lands, not after.
Inter-island moves need a Transire
Any cargo moving between Bahamian islands after clearance requires a Transire — CLX coordinates this as part of the file.
Funds cleared before release
Duties, VAT, and disbursement fees are due before documentation release — build clearance time into your schedule.
Family Islands delivery checklist
Confirm the island band
Family Islands delivery is priced per band (A, B, or C) by ferry frequency and distance — confirm your destination's band before quoting.
Check mailboat / ferry schedule
Container delivery to the Family Islands depends on mailboat schedule and offload availability — align your timeline to sailing days.
DHL last-mile for parcels
Smaller parcels move via our DHL Express Family Islands last-mile partnership rather than container drayage.