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Documentation Terms

Shipping Instructions (SI)

"Details provided to the carrier for preparing shipment documents and handling cargo."

More terms in Documentation Terms

Bill of Lading
A transport document that serves as a receipt of goods and contract between shipper and carrier.
Sea Waybill
A non-negotiable shipping document used to move goods without requiring original document surrender.
Commercial Invoice
A document issued by the seller showing goods value, description, and payment details.
Packing List
A document listing the shipment contents, packaging details, weights, and dimensions.
Certificate of Origin
A document certifying the country where the goods were manufactured or produced.
Delivery Order
An authorization document allowing cargo release to the consignee or appointed party.
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