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Ship Your Personal Belongings from the USA with LCL Freight – Affordable International Shipping Service.
Moving household goods overseas is easier than you might think. To make the best choice, compare the costs between freight forwarders and international moving companies. You can use the online freight calculator provided above to get instant prices from well-known U.S. cargo consolidators, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs), which support Less-than-Container-Load (LCL).
How to Calculate Your International Shipping Cost Online
Select your destination country, follow a few easy steps, and instantly see the shipping price.
Watch this 3-minute YouTube video explaining how to ship personal goods from the United States. You can schedule a cargo delivery overseas in real time without waiting for a traditional price quote from a typical international shipping company. Get your estimate online 24/7, keep your quote on record, and book as soon as you're ready to ship.
If you need to ship cargo abroad for the first time, browse our website to learn how to send personal items from the USA. The FAQs, references, and documents sections provide helpful information related to overseas deliveries. We aim to make low-cost international shipping easy and accessible, even for those new to the process.
Questions About Your Shipment? Get Quick Estimates First.
If you have inquiries about international shipping costs, please use the online freight calculator for a quick quote.
You can email the quote to yourself and keep it for reference. When ready, please reply to the email with your quote reference number. If not, keep the cost in the quote and compare it with other offers. Selecting the right global cargo transportation company ensures a seamless, cost-effective experience.
Estimating the Size and Weight
Are you uncertain about the number of items, their weight, and sizes? That’s completely fine. Provide a rough estimate to start.
The ocean carrier’s terminal (CFS) will remeasure your load, and the price of your shipment will be based on the actual weight and measurements of your load. This flexibility helps maintain low-cost international shipping without unnecessary upfront stress about exact dimensions.
Save Money and Peace of Mind by Packing Yourself
If you pack your belongings yourself, you can save on the costs associated with hiring an international moving company. However, if you already have a quote from a moving company, you might be surprised at how much lower the cost can be when you use our online calculator.
That’s because the calculator is designed specifically for moving goods overseas with U.S. cargo consolidators that support LCL (Less Than Container Load) service, providing you with the most affordable way to ship internationally.
AMID Logistics is a licensed and bonded U.S. freight forwarder dedicated to assisting you with your business through consolidators.
Moving Overseas with an International Moving Company
If you prioritize convenience over cost, you can continue searching for an international moving company that specializes in full-service relocation from the USA.
If you can afford it, you may consider hiring a reliable international moving company to transport your belongings from the USA to another country. A global moving company assessor should visit you to estimate the cost of transporting your goods overseas, including labor and packing materials.
Some of them provide a "door-to-door" service, assisting you in retrieving your import at the destination rather than just sending it from the USA. They handle customs, manage release expenses, deliver to your door, and ensure safe unloading. Be sure to review the import recovery section of your agreement.
However, shipping from the USA abroad with international moving companies is very expensive, especially if you only need to send a portion of your belongings in moving boxes.
The Alternative is Utilizing LCL
An alternative to international moving companies is to ship directly with sea carriers, assisted by U.S. freight forwarders
If you prefer, you can hire a local moving company to pack and deliver your load to a sea carrier terminal called Container Freight Station (CFS). If so, you should ask the moving company if they are familiar with worldwide cargo transportation regulations, particularly those related to ISPM 15 regulations.
Shipping Household Goods from the USA with LCL
Yes, it is possible to ship household goods and personal belongings from the USA to overseas destinations without incurring high costs. To save on international shipping costs, consider LCL (Less Than Container Load) services—a cost-effective method for sending belongings abroad by packing them in boxes or crates and stacking them on pallets.
- By sharing a 40-foot sea container with others, you pay only for the space you use, not the entire container. LCL is a cargo transportation method, ideal when your load doesn’t fill a full 40-foot sea container.
- At ocean terminals (CFS), charges are based on the volume (per Cubic Meter or Cubic Foot), not the weight.
- Delivering your packed items directly to a CFS reduces inland trucking costs, thereby lowering your overhead expenses.
How LCL Sea Freight Works
In LCL, "Sea Freight" refers to the international cargo transport between Container Freight Stations (CFSs) at the origin and destination.
LCL allows you to ship boxes, crates, and pallets of varying sizes, provided they fit into a 40-foot container.
Unlike using an international moving company, you are responsible for packing and delivering your belongings.
- It is easy to self-deliver loose boxes to a CFS. The facility can palletize them professionally for $35–$50 per pallet, including certified pallets required under ISPM15 regulations.
- This ensures compliance without the hassle of palletizing yourself.
- When shipping household goods overseas, regular heavy-duty moving boxes from stores like Walmart or U-Haul meet ISPM 15 rules.
Shipping personal belongings from the USA utilizing LCL is straightforward if you follow general procedures. A U.S. freight forwarder, an international shipping company, should guide you through the process. As a U.S. freight forwarder, we strive to make moving household goods from the USA as stress-free and straightforward as possible.
If you are new to global cargo transportation, we recommend carefully reviewing all the procedures in place. Answers can be found in our FAQ, reference materials, and documents. If you are unsure about any step, don't hesitate to contact us or verify the details independently.
1. Properly pack and palletize all your items.
2. If you requested a pickup, be prepared to meet the driver.
3. Cargo self-delivered to a line-haul terminal may require temporary palletization.
4. Timely submit all necessary documents.
5. Ocean freight cannot guarantee transit time.
7. Door deliveries at destinations.
9. Do not confuse LCL service with parcel services. The minimum charge is one cubic meter.
1. Properly pack and palletize all your items. All items must be packed in boxes or crates.
When shipping goods overseas from the USA with LCL, ensure they're adequately packed in boxes, crates, or pallets and labeled. All items must be packaged in boxes or crates to meet the standards of any global cargo transportation company. We don't offer a packing service, but you can find a professional packing company near you if you need help. Proper packing helps prevent damage and reduce the likelihood of claims.
Then, most likely, you will need to palletize smaller boxes into skids. Please note that palletizing increases the chargeable volume, which affects the final price. Exporters can either self-palletize their loose items or request the ocean carrier to palletize and shrink-wrap loose boxes at their terminal (CFS).
The cost of self-delivered items for palletizing at CFS ranges from $35 to $50 per pallet, depending on the CFS policy. The cost of the certified pallet is included in the palletizing fee, which will be added to the invoice from the ocean carrier. The palletizing increases the chargeable volume. When sending items from the United States, palletizing is necessary to prevent damage and loss. Ocean carriers will not accept more than 3-5 boxes unless they are palletized. Palletizing is essential for the most affordable way to ship internationally, ensuring your shipment moves safely and efficiently.
Packing for moving overseas is similar to packing for domestic moving, with one key limitation: forklifts are used to handle pallets at every stage of the process. Ocean freight carriers professionally load and secure pallets in 40-foot containers for safe, affordable international shipping from the USA.
Sometimes, shippers ask, 'Can we pack and ship from the U.S. suitcases, plastic bins, etc.?' Yes, you can. Ensure that it is strong enough to maintain its shape. However, even if you palletize all your items, we recommend labeling every single item. Then, if a skid is broken, each item can be identified. Our shipping instructions will contain a web link to print your labels.
Sometimes, shippers ask, 'Is it safe to ship some valuables from the USA overseas in 40-foot containers by sea? What should we say? Almost everything you see in Walmart, Target, etc., arrives in the USA by sea in the same containers. Just pack your items accurately. Separate fragile items. Bubble wrap it. Insulate it in plastic film. You may consider hiring a professional packing company. Most sea shipments from the USA arrive without damage or loss. For extra peace of mind, consider purchasing marine insurance — a small investment that can protect your shipment, regardless of which international shipping company handles it. Consider marine cargo insurance.
Packing your shipment carefully helps you ensure a smooth delivery process.
However, avoid including dangerous goods and prohibited commodities. Do not put the following things into your load:
- Perishable food products
- Live animals, plants, and seeds
- Any medicines and drugs
- Dangerous and Hazardous Goods are restricted and subject to approval and special procedures.
- Aerosols
- Liquids
- Cash, Money orders, credit, and debit cards
- Passports and other confidential documents
- Valuable jewelry, art, and antiques
- To simplify, avoid items considered dangerous or prohibited from the USA abroad with regular parcel service at your local USPS office.
- WARNING! If you pack in used boxes, ensure you erase all labels and marks, especially if they relate to dangerous goods or hazardous materials.
If you are unsure what some of your items are legally allowed to be exported from the USA, put them away. Do not take your entire shipment at risk. Do not ship such things. If it is still necessary to ship overseas, ask officials in the United States and your target country.
2. If you requested a pickup, be prepared to meet the pickup driver and, if necessary, be ready to assist with loading your stuff into the pickup truck.
If you request a pickup (collection) when quoting or booking with our online freight calculator, please be aware of some limitations in LTL freight, which is commonly utilized for U.S. domestic cargo deliveries.
In LCL, we utilize U.S. LTL domestic carriers for cargo pickups, but not for moving companies. LTL is mainly designed for pickups and deliveries between commercial facilities with loading docks. Single drivers operate LTL trucks. Then, LTL drivers may refuse to handle bulky loads on residential pickups, saying they are not movers. Handling multiple boxes, especially when the load is far from the pickup truck, can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Therefore, at the time of pickup, you must be prepared to help the pickup driver with loading your stuff into the pickup truck. You may need to call the LTL company scheduled for your pickup, as listed in our instructions, in advance to discuss and confirm your pickup conditions.
If you're requesting a pickup, please remember that if you ship too many boxes (for example, you pack and ship an entire apartment or house), the pickup may not be available. In this case, consider self-delivering your boxes to the nearest warehouse. You can hire a local moving company to deliver your boxes to the terminal. If you hire a moving company, we recommend following them and overseeing the delivery of your cargo to a warehouse. Self-delivery helps you maintain a low international shipping cost and better control your shipment.
Additionally, please note that pickup time slots are typically available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. If you'd like to specify a more precise time window, call the trucking company dispatcher on the day of pickup to find an estimated driver's arrival time. The LTL terminal's dispatcher phone number is in our instructions.
IMPORTANT!: If you are not ready for pickup on the scheduled day, that's OK. However, in this case, you must call the LTL company's dispatcher directly in advance. Otherwise, a charge may be incurred for attempting to pick up.
Always refer to your pickup reference number in our instructions when calling. Obtain a new pickup reference number. Please notify us to track your pickup. No changes are required to your LTL bill of lading. Use the same LTL bill of lading that you received with our instructions.
Please note that LTL does not offer inside pickups. Everything must be located on the ground level, in a garage, on a porch, or in a similar area.
3. Cargo self-delivered to a line-haul terminal may require temporary palletizing.
If cargo is self-delivered to a line-haul terminal for the transfer to an ocean freight carrier's terminal (CFS), the shipper should be prepared to deal with palletizing at the Line-Haul terminal.
The online freight calculator lists domestic U.S. LTL line haul terminals in lowercase, preceded by an asterisk. For example, San Diego, CA*. The LTL carrier should accept your packed items for domestic transportation to the CFS, where they will be further shipped out of the U.S.
On the one hand, unlike CFS, LTL line haul terminals are not obligated to palletize loose items. On the other hand, they usually temporarily palletize loose boxes for handling loads by forklifts. However, they never follow ISPM15 rules, which do not apply to U.S. domestic cargo transportation.
Our experience shows that line-haul warehouses typically accept loose boxes and palletize them without question. However, in rare cases, they may request that boxes be palletized or charge a fee for palletizing loose boxes.
To avoid possible confusion, please call the terminal in advance of your cargo's delivery to the line haul terminal to discuss palletizing arrangements. Always provide the LTL bill of lading number attached to our shipping instructions if contacting us.
Please do not confuse palletizing your boxes at LTL Line-Haul warehouses with palletizing at ocean carriers' terminals (CFS). In our online calculators, CFSs are listed in uppercase and highlighted - for example, MIAMI, FL.
CFS should always be palletized or re-palletized, and shrink-wrapped cargo delivered loose incurs an additional cost of $35-50 per pallet, including the price of a certified pallet. Then, you must comply with the ISPM15 rules. Typically, CFS does not accept cash for palletizing. The fee will be added to the carrier's freight.
4. Submit all necessary documents on time.
All carriers follow the same rule: "No docs, no ship." That means freight cannot be released to leave the USA unless all necessary documents are in order. If a shipment has already been delivered to the CFS but some documents are missing, it will be held until all the required documentation is submitted. If a shipper cannot provide proper documents, they may return the item. However, a CFS in/out fee will apply on top of storage charges (if any).
Do not delay your export documents. To maintain a smooth process, please submit all necessary documents by the day you deliver your load to CFS.
Remember that you should not attach any original documents to your cargo. Do not write a list of goods on boxes. It may attract thieves. All papers must be submitted to us via our instructions or via email, along with the attached PDF files. Files in formats other than PDF may be rejected.
Does it look too complicated? Not at all.
Most of the time, you must submit only a commercial invoice or a valued packing list. It should list items you ship from the USA abroad and their value in US$.
Often, shippers ask, 'I'm sending overseas just personal belongings. Not for sale. Where can I get a commercial invoice?'
The answer is, 'It is easy.' If you ship household goods or personal belongings from the USA overseas, you must describe your items and assign their value yourself. That's it. You provide the information in a document called a Valued Packing List. Our shipping instructions will contain a web link to submit your valued packing list online. You can view your valued packing list here.
Remember to list all your items when submitting a valued packing list, whether you will palletize them or not. To save time, you can combine boxes with the same commodity, value, and weight.
For mixed household goods or personal effects, if no significant commodity is described, we may suggest the H.S. Code 4016.99.05 "Household articles not elsewhere specified or included." In this case, we'll notify shippers via our email updates.
You do not have to list each plate and cup when filling out your valued packing list. Provide a general description, such as tableware, used clothes, disassembled furniture, etc.
However, avoid using uncertain descriptions, like '12 boxes with used personal belongings totaling $2,499'. It may be acceptable to obtain a freight release for shipping outside the USA. However, the customs authorities country may request that your consignee (recipient) provide a more detailed list of the goods that have arrived.
Additionally, even after palletizing your boxes, you should label each box as 1 of 12, 2 of 12, 3 of 12, and so on. This way, each shipping item can be identified if your skid falls apart during transportation.
Depending on import regulations in a particular country, the ocean carrier may request additional documents. That could be a copy of a photo ID, tax information, etc. You should not have any difficulty providing these documents. If so, the ocean carrier will notify us via email. We will then inform you if any additional documents are required to obtain your freight release for shipping from the USA. Providing documents promptly helps ensure low-cost international shipping and faster release at the origin and destination.
IMPORTANT: If the value of your goods is US$2500 and above, you must submit the U.S. Shippers Export Declaration (SED). You can submit the Shippers Export Declaration and provide ITN, or we will file it on your behalf for a $35 fee. To submit SED on your behalf, we will need either an EIN (U.S. tax ID) from the shipper or a copy of the shipper's foreign passport.
Please keep in mind that a U.S. freight forwarder's responsibility is to assist a shipper until exporting goods enter the commerce zone of the target country. I.e., till shipping from the U.S. goods will reach a bonded warehouse (CFS) in the country. All issues related to the recovery of import at the destination, including providing all documents required by the country's customs and other government organizations, are the consignee's responsibilities (in respect of dealing with customs professionally, referred to as 'Importer of records'). Neither the freight forwarder nor the ocean carrier can assist you.
However, when shipping from the USA using LCL service, you are not alone. With LCL, your bill of lading includes the contact information of the ocean carrier's overseas agent. The agent should issue an official arrival notice to your consignee and guide them through the complexities of your import recovery, helping ensure the most affordable way to ship overseas with minimal complications.
However, when moving goods from the United States abroad, remember that these are yours, and you ship them overseas, not on behalf of anyone else. Freight forwarders and carriers are assisting with your needs. The shipper's and consignee's responsibility is to provide all documents required by the ocean carrier, officials of the origin and destination countries, and third parties involved in your shipping from the USA.
5. Ocean freight cannot guarantee transit time.
Typically, vessels depart and arrive as scheduled. If you have a price quote, you can always reply to the quote and ask for the nearest vessel schedule from your international shipping company. However, if your shipment is time-sensitive, you should be aware that delays may occur, regardless of the carrier you use.
In sea freight, the reasons for delays are not just severe weather conditions. Transit time in LCL depends on cargo and document cutoffs at CFS, trucking or rail traffic, hubs, seaport conjunctions, and many other factors that may impact the time of cargo transportation from the United States overseas.
Here, we'd like to alert you that, in addition to the routine delays associated with various factors during cargo transportation from the USA to overseas destinations, uncertainties related to quarantine by the United States Customs and Border Protection are possible. Such delays are infrequent.
Suppose the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) flags a container for examination. In that case, the delay may take an uncertain time and impact your final international shipping cost. Unless released by the U.S. CBP, shipment cannot be loaded on a vessel. Furthermore, additional charges may occur due to the exam. The costs should be equally divided among all cargo owners in the checked container. Neither the freight forwarder nor the sea carrier can intervene in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspections. All complaints should be directed to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
6. DESTINATION CHARGES
Any imported goods, regardless of the commodity, mode of transportation, or destination country, are subject to destination charges.
If you decide to ship goods abroad, whether commercial cargo or personal belongings, you must consider the charges when planning your overall expenses. Destination charges (sometimes referred to as local charges) are incurred at the destination. Therefore, they are not considered freight charges. Destination charges are NOT included in the international shipping cost obtained in the freight calculator.
We inform our customers about local charges when initiating every shipment. When booking, shippers must agree to the following statement: 'I understand that Destination charges are payable by the consignee...' Otherwise, shipments cannot be initiated. You can find more information about the charges in the step-by-step guide, specifically in step 7.
U.S. laws do not apply to your shipment when your goods exit the U.S. Commerce zone. Import recovery at destinations and all charges associated with the import recovery are the consignee's responsibilities and are on account of the consignee. Neither a U.S. freight forwarder nor an ocean carrier can help you manage your import recovery overseas. In LCL, an ocean carrier's agent should guide you through the import recovery process. However, the agent is not a U.S. business. Suppose an issue occurs in your import recovery. In that case, no one but your consignee (in the context of import recovery, professionally referred to as the Importer of Records) can be better aware of and work on resolving the issue.
Yes, global maritime laws should apply to your shipment. However, the rules may be interpreted differently in different countries. Not to mention other reasons related to the country's economic and political situation.
Typically, with LCL, you do not need to hire a customs broker. The carrier's agent also serves as the customs broker. However, if a problem arises, we recommend seeking assistance from an independent customs broker in your destination country.
Experienced exporters are always aware of and consider local charges in their business. Suppose customers would like to learn more about import recovery procedures and estimate destination charges in advance. In that case, they may request the contact information of the prospective carrier's agent when they receive a quote in our online freight calculator. Having the information, they may contact the agent and obtain it directly from overseas.
Please note that we cannot view the shipment's routing without a valid quote or booking reference number. Before requesting the contact information of an ocean carrier's agent, you must obtain a quote or booking reference number on our website.
The carrier's agent contact information is typically in our shipping instructions and must be reconfirmed in your bill of lading. Please note that the carrier may change its agent during the transportation of your cargo. However, your import recovery procedures and local charges should usually remain about the same.
Please note that a part of or all local charges may be required to be paid at the port of entry, not at the final destination. Depending on the country's customs regulations, all or part of the charges may need to be paid at the port of entry. After that, the cargo will continue traveling to the warehouse at the place of delivery, as specified in your bill of lading. Otherwise, the load can be transferred to the place of delivery in bond and is required to be cleared with customs at a bonded warehouse located within the place of delivery area. Additionally, please note that destination charges may be divided into separate invoices related to specific parties involved in the import recovery process.
What would we suggest if, for some reason, you experience problems with your import recovery?:
- IMPORTANT!: If, for any reason, your consignee will not be contacted by the carrier's agent on/within a few days before your shipment ETA (Estimated day of Arrival), do not wait. Contact them first. The agent's contact info is in your bill of lading.
- Always request an Arrival Notice in a legal format. Your arrival notice must be dated and include the agent's letterhead, as well as a detailed breakdown of destination charges. Phone calls or random emails are not enough.
- Work with the agent. Respect the agent's job. The agent's business is to get a release for your import as quickly as possible. Follow the agent's instructions. Pay local charges (sometimes referred to as local charges) and receive your released goods.
- If you experience any issues with your import recovery, please don't hesitate to contact us. However, if you do not provide a copy of your legal arrival notice, we will most likely be unable to work with the carrier on your behalf. We will always need a copy of your arrival notice.
Please keep in mind that import recoveries are time-sensitive! The quicker you begin working on them, the less likely you will face deadline penalties, such as storage and customs fees, which can significantly impact your overall international shipping cost.
7. Door deliveries at destinations.
Our customers frequently ask, 'Is there a "door-to-door" service?'
With LCL, no 'door delivery' service is included in the quotes.
In the United States, we offer cargo pickup (collection) of items in boxes, crates, or on pallets virtually from any location, with certain limitations.
However, it will be shipped "not to door" but to a warehouse located within the greater area of the designated city named as the place of delivery in your bill of lading.
The ocean freight carrier's overseas agent, as assigned to your bill of lading, should guide you through the import recovery process and facilitate the release. Typically, the agent is also a customs broker. Then, you must follow the agent's instructions, pay destination charges, and obtain the release. Cleared with customs and released cargo should be self-picked up from the warehouse by the consignee.
Most ocean carriers' agents and warehouses offer delivery services for an additional cost. Then, you can order a 'door delivery' and pay for the service directly to them at the destination. Otherwise, your consignee may hire a local cargo transportation company to arrange a pickup of released goods to be delivered 'to the door.'
8. 75% deposit. The actual international shipping cost is likely to differ from the estimated cost provided.
Some customers ask us about COD (Cash on Delivery) or freight collect services. They probably confuse global cargo transportation with mail orders, where payment is made on delivery rather than in advance. If the order is not paid for, they are returned to the retailer.
If this is your first shipment with us, we welcome you. However, to initiate a shipment, you must pre-pay at least 75% of the estimated international shipping cost, calculated based on the weight and measurements (w/m) information provided by you in your quote and booking.
Please note that providing the precise dimensions, weight, and quantity of your units can be challenging when quoting and booking your LCL shipment. Do not be confused. That's OK. Just roughly estimate.
The actual volume, weight, and number of units shipped from the USA may differ from the number and measurements you provided when booking. Upon your cargo delivery to the ocean freight carrier's warehouse (CFS), the CFS will calculate and reconfirm the actual number of your shipped units, the overall volume, and weight. You may need to read our step-by-step guide.
Also, you will receive our final invoice, less the deposit already paid, not upon arrival of your cargo to the destination, but when your shipment departs from the USA. In other words, we will invoice you at the time when your sea freight bill of lading is generated. Occasionally, as soon as we receive a rated proof copy of your bill of lading before departure, we may invoice you based on this proof.
Please note once again: Your invoice will be based on the actual weight and measurements of the cargo you have shipped, not on the estimated cost calculated at the time of quoting and booking. The invoice may also reflect unaccounted costs from the carrier that were not included in the initial booking (if any), such as charges related to palletizing, fumigation, or GRI that occurred during the shipment. In other words, you pay for what you have shipped, not what you had estimated to be shipped. If you overestimate your w/m, you pay less or receive a refund. If you have underestimated your w/m, you pay more. That's why we request a 75% deposit, not 100%.
The 75% deposit requirement, rather than 100% upfront, is an industry-standard approach to maintain transparency in international shipping cost adjustments.
9. Do not confuse LCL service with parcel services. The minimum charge is one cubic meter. Destination charges.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the most affordable way to ship household goods overseas?
The most affordable way to ship personal belongings abroad is by using ocean freight services, especially when shipping overseas using Less-than-Container Load (LCL) services. This method enables you to share container space, significantly reducing the cost of cargo transportation compared to using a full container.
2. What factors impact the price of international shipping for household goods?
The price depends on the size (volume) of your shipment, the destination country, and the chosen delivery method. Our online calculator provides a real-time estimate based on the shipment of your specific household goods.
3. Should I hire a freight forwarder to move my household goods?
Yes. Partnering with a freight forwarder ensures that your items are properly packed, documented, and handled in accordance with global regulations. AMID Logistics, a licensed U.S. freight forwarder, will support you in your relocation overseas.
4. What services are included in LCL?
LCL typically includes international cargo transportation between Container Freight Stations (CFSs) at origin and destination, basic terminal handling, and document preparation. Additional services, such as pickup, packing, or customs clearance, are optional and incur extra fees.
5. What documents are required to ship household goods internationally?
Typically, you will need a detailed packing list, a copy of your passport, and a bill of lading. Some countries may also require proof of residence or additional customs forms. Our team will guide you through the necessary documentation process.
