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Assist

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A term used to describe materials or services provided by the importer to the exporter..

What is an Assist?

In shipping, assistance refers to any service or support provided by the carrier or other parties involved in the transportation of goods that goes beyond the basic transportation of the cargo. For example, a carrier may aid with customs clearance or other logistics-related services to help facilitate the shipment of the cargo. 

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