Category: Documentation
Exploring all articles in the "Documentation" category.
Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN)
A document that provides detailed information about a pending delivery.
Air Waybill (AWB)
A receipt issued by an international airline for goods and an evidence of the contract of carriage.
Arrival Notice
Notification sent by a carrier to a consignee informing them that a shipment has arrived at its destination.
Bill of Lading (B/L)
A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.
Carnet
An international customs document that permits the tax-free and duty-free temporary export and import of goods.
Certificate of Origin
A document certifying the country in which goods were manufactured or produced.
Commercial Invoice
The primary document used in international trade, detailing the goods sold and the terms of the transaction.
Customs Bond
Financial guarantee ensuring that all import duties and taxes are paid to the government.
Dangerous Goods Declaration
Certification that hazardous materials are packaged, labeled, and declared according to safety standards.
Dock Receipt
Receipt issued by an ocean carrier acknowledging the arrival of a shipment at the facility.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
The electronic transmission of business documents in a standardized format between trading partners.
Export Declaration
A form submitted to customs authorities detailing the goods being exported.
HS Code
Harmonized System code — a standardized numerical classification system for traded goods used by customs authorities worldwide.
Incoterms
International Commercial Terms — standardized trade terms defining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions.
Letter of Credit
A financial instrument issued by a bank guaranteeing payment to a seller once specified conditions are met.
Packing List
A document accompanying a shipment that itemizes the contents of each package.
Packing Slip
A document included in a shipment that lists all items included in the package.
Proof of Delivery (POD)
Documentation confirming that a shipment has been delivered to the intended recipient.