Shipping documents

The U.S. government regulates the goods being exported from the country. This is why they require that shippers of certain goods obtain export licenses. In this article, we talk about export licenses, …

If you’ve ever received a phone call from a driver saying, “I have a problem. I was loading your shipment on the truck, and it fell off,” you know how frustrating receiving a damaged …

For shipping products to the USA, importers have to be aware of the ISF process to transmit important information on time. This article is a comprehensive guide about ISF, ISF meaning, ISF cost, and …

The commercial invoice is one of the most important documents in international trade and ocean freight shipping. It is a legal document issued by the seller (exporter) to the buyer (importer) in an …

The shipping packing list is one of the most important documents when sending or receiving any ocean freight shipment. The packing list is a detailed summary of what you are shipping, how much of it …

The Bill of Lading, often abbreviated as B/L, is a receipt for the cargo being shipped and acts as a transportation contract. The who, what, where, and where of your shipment should be detailed on …

When shipping to West Africa and especially to countries such as Togo, Benin, Cameroon, the Ivory Coast, among others, note that apart from the usual documentation for maritime shipping (such as the …

There are many factors to think about when it comes to ocean freight shipping. Paperwork, container shipping rates and cargo insurance are some, to name a few. Within the category of paperwork, …

How to fill out an SED (Shipper’s Export Declaration) form When exporting commodities valued at over $2,500, it is necessary to obtain an International Transaction Number (ITN). This number is …

House or Master Bill of Lading? The most important document in the ocean freight industry is the Bill of Lading. Much confusion may arise from this document, and it is extremely important to …