PRELIMINARY DOCUMENT IN SHIPPING.
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What is different between document and documentation?
?A document is not the same as documentation. A document is a record of some information that can be used as an authority or for reference, further analyses or study. Documentation refers to the ongoing process of creating, disseminating, managing and using documents.
We need to establish the meaning to each as they are used interchangeably sometimes.
?Shipping documents are?forms that accompany a shipment listing the date shipped, the customer, the method of shipment, and the quantities and specifications of goods shipped. Shipping documents usually include bills of lading, packing lists, invoices, insurance documents, and air waybills.
?What is pre shipment procedure?
A pre-shipment inspection is?a step taken by trade operators (buyers, suppliers, agencies) to inspect newly manufactured products before they are shipped for export/import. The purposes of a pre-shipment inspection are to: Check the quantity and quality of the merchandise. Check products for any defects.
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Examples of shipping documents Shipping documents can also include papers such as?packing lists, bills of lading, and other forms that describe what's going on with your shipment. A packing list is a list of everything that's in your shipment, including what's in each box and how much it weighs.
It is the main document used in international maritime transport, establishes the terms of contract between shipper and a transportation company, and serves as a document of tittle, a contract of carriage and a receipt, it can also be used for combined transport or port-to-port shipment.
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What is the purpose of documentation in shipping?
Customs Clearance: Shipping Documents are critical for valuation and customs clearance processes. They?provide authorities or stakeholders with necessary information to verify the goods, calculate duties and taxes, and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
A proforma invoice is a type of estimated invoice or a preliminary bill that is sent to international prospects. Basically, it’s like a quote that you send before the actual purchase. It enables them to arrange the necessary finances and documentation such as import licenses.?
?What are shipping documents called?
Bill of Lading It is one of the most important documents in the shipping industry. It is a contract of carriage between the carrier and the shipper. It states the terms and conditions of carriage and acts as a receipt of goods and proof of ownership. It is used as a verification document of goods received.
IS BILL OF LADING AND SHIPPING BILL ARE SAME?
A shipping bill is a document that is used to declare the value, quantity, and type of goods that are being shipped. A bill of lading is a document that is used to acknowledge the receipt of goods and states that the goods will be delivered to the specified party.
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?The 2 types bill of lading.
?Through bill of lading - A document that covers the shipment of goods from the point of origin to the final destination.
Straight bill of lading - A document that covers the shipment of goods from the point of origin to the final destination without any stops in between.
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Types of documents used in cargo. These are:
· Commercial Invoice
· Packing List
· Bill Of Lading
· Sea Waybill, Air Waybill, Rail Waybill
· Export/Import Customs Declaration
· Production certificate, vessel certificate, phytosanitary certificate
· Arrival Notice
· Certificate of Origin
· Importer Security Filing
· Letter of Credit
The following details must be included in a proforma invoice:
Date and expiration date