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Transportation Instructions for Suppliers

Logistic Management Shipping Procedures

The Logistics Management Department at Genentech has instituted an Inbound Routing Program as part of a comprehensive Supply Chain Management initiative. The objective is to provide suppliers with detailed instructions that will aid in streamlining the processes of receiving, stocking and consuming materials while reducing freight and handling costs. Genentech approved transportation providers listed below should be used for all shipments.

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MODE	SOLUTION	CONTACT INFORMATION
LTL, TL, oversized, Airfreight	RXO Managed Transport	[email protected] (248) 936-1674 Mon - Fri, 7am - 9pm ET
	FedEx	www.fedex.com Request instructions from your Roche/Genentech contact or their approval to ship via your company’s FedEx account. If further instruction is needed, reach out to your Roche/Genentech contact.
	AIT Worldwide

All temperature sensitive products must be transported in validated packaging which contains the appropriate materials (insulation material) to meet product specifications during transit. If qualified packaging is not used, then the shipment must be sent via temperature controlled transportation and be 100% monitored.

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Logistics: [email protected]

Trade Compliance: [email protected]

When contacting Logistics Management with routing questions, ensure the following information is available:

Shipping and recipient address
Number of pallets, weight and dimensions of the shipment (if dimensions are not available, an estimate)
Valid Genentech Cost Center to charge.
Purchase order number
NMFC item number, if available

Step 1

Collect the following information on the shipment and the service needed:

Destination country, address, a contact person and phone number of the receiving party.
Exact pick-up location, hours of operation, a contact, and when the shipment will be ready.
Description of the material being shipped and whether hazardous for transportation (this can be found on the SDS)

Find the proper shipping name
UN number
Hazard class
Packaging group of the material

Number of pieces, weight and dimensions of the shipment (if not available, an estimate) and if it is a large shipment the number pallets
When the shipment needs to be delivered at the destination
Cost center to bill
Purchase order number, if available

Step 2

Contact Unitrans International to arrange overseas pick-up. Unitrans is Genentech’s primary broker and freight forwarder for International moves. If there is a condition where Unitrans cannot be utilized, contact Trade Compliance Import Operations at [email protected].

Step 3

Prepare a customs invoice, packing list (if necessary) and a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction to provide to the driver during pick-up and to Unitrans for transmission.

For HTS numbers / Schedule B Numbers contact: [email protected].
For paperwork issues or general assistance contact: [email protected].

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Term:	Definition:
Parcel	Small packages like those typically handled by providers such as UPS and FedEx.
Heavy Weight	Palletized air freight typically handled by providers such as UPS and FedEx.
Less Than Truck Load (LTL)	Palletized truck freight containing 9 pallets or less. LTL shipments are sometimes cross-docked and consolidated onto larger enclosed freight before being distributed.
Full Truck Load (FTL or TL)	Palletized truck freight occupying a whole trailer.
3PL	Third-party logistics provider. AIT is Genentech’s 3PL.
4PL	Fourth-party logistics provider. XPO is Genentech’s 4PL.

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