AOP

Cargo agencies all over the world are gathering to form one network. AOP is a network of competent and reliable freight professionals. The strong support the members of AOP provide to one another has a favourable impact on each and every partner’s business.
AOP - A powerful and successful network of strong partners.
Certainly you will be able maintain your existing relations to other global agents like in the past. Let Air & Ocean Partners be your additional benefit, when:
any AOPartner in the world needs your service at your location
you have a shipment to or from any location worldwide, not yet covered by your own agent network
you consider that billing an AOPartner is much safer due to the CC-Protection-program you want to prove your customers to be represented in the global reliable AOP-network.
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Partner ties in the AOP network:
AOP is a network without any commitment. Members are not obliged to use only AOP. Each member of the AOP-network may continue to work with his tried and trusted agents.
Partners of the AOP-network are enjoined to use the AOP logo on letterheads, business cards and Internet appearances showing “Member of AOP“.
The membership at the AOP network is legally effective after receipt of the membership fee. At the same time, all members of the AOP network are informed when a new member joins the network.
The membership fees to the AOP network are paid annually with the exception of reduced fees for up to 100 members.
A notice to terminate membership at the AOP network must be given 6 months prior to the expiry of the membership year.

General basis of calculation in the AOP Network:

The CC risk in the AOP-network always rests with the destination partner. He decides whether to work on the basis of payment by cash or cheque or on account, respecting the interests of the other AOP-member. Exception: CC fees cannot be collected from the consignee for certain reasons.

At the AOP-network no break bulk fee is charged, only splitting charges or similar fees as incurred.

Profit should be shared in a fair manner at the AOP-network:
AOP suggests a share of 50/50 for collect shipments. Members of AOP should also share prepaid shipments routed by the destination 50/50. The exception herewith is that AOP recommends no profit share for normal prepaid shipments. The destination agent in the AOP-network has the opportunity of profiting from local charges in this case.
Of course all members of AOP may make other agreements.
At AOP the FOB costs remain with the departure partner, DDU costs remain with the destination partner. As a basic rule in the AOP-network, any losses are to be borne by the partner who generated the business.