AWB (Air Waybill)
The non-negotiable transport document for air cargo, acting as a receipt and contract of carriage, with an 11-digit …
Documents
B/L (Bill of Lading)
The key sea freight document issued by the carrier, serving as a receipt for cargo, evidence of the transport contract …
CI (Commercial Invoice)
The seller's final bill for a shipment, listing goods, quantities, prices and terms, used by customs to assess duties …
CO (Certificate of Origin)
A document certifying the country where goods were made, used by import customs for trade statistics, trade rules and …
Consignee
The party named on the transport document to receive the goods at destination, usually the buyer or importer, or a bank …
Gross Weight and Net Weight
Gross weight (G.W.) is the goods plus all packaging; net weight (N.W.) is the goods alone. Both figures appear on …
L/C (Letter of Credit)
A bank's written promise to pay the seller once it presents shipping documents that match the terms of the credit …
MBL and HBL (Master and House Bill of Lading)
Two layers of bills of lading: the MBL issued by the ocean carrier to a forwarder, and the HBL issued by the forwarder …
Notify Party
The company or person named on a bill of lading to be told by the carrier when the cargo arrives, often the buyer, …
PI (Proforma Invoice)
A preliminary invoice the seller issues before shipment, listing goods, prices and terms, often used to confirm an order …
PL (Packing List)
A shipping document that details how goods are packed, including package count, contents, weights and dimensions for …
Shipper
The party that sends goods and contracts with the carrier, named as shipper on the bill of lading or air waybill, …