Shipping and Receiving Flashcards

What does a 'freight collect' shipping term mean?

Answer: The consignee pays freight charges upon delivery

Freight collect means the recipient (consignee) is responsible for paying the freight charges when the shipment is delivered.

Which document serves as a contract between a shipper and carrier and provides title to the goods?

Answer: Bill of lading

A bill of lading is a legally binding document that serves as a receipt, contract of carriage, and document of title for shipped goods.

What is the purpose of a dock seal or dock shelter at a receiving bay?

Answer: To create a weatherproof seal between the trailer and building

Dock seals and shelters create an enclosure between the trailer door and the warehouse opening, protecting cargo and workers from weather during loading and unloading.

When a carrier delivers a shipment with visible damage, the receiving clerk should FIRST:

Answer: Note the damage on the delivery receipt before signing

Noting visible damage on the delivery receipt (proof of delivery) before signing is essential to support a freight claim against the carrier.

What is a 'manifest' in the context of shipping operations?

Answer: A list of all shipments carried on a vehicle or vessel

A manifest is a comprehensive list of all cargo, passengers, or goods being transported on a vehicle, ship, or aircraft.

Which shipping method is most appropriate for time-sensitive, high-value items with low weight?

Answer: Air freight

Air freight offers the fastest transit times and is ideal for time-critical or high-value goods despite its higher cost per pound.

What is 'cross-docking' in a warehouse shipping operation?

Answer: Transferring goods directly from inbound to outbound transport with minimal storage

Cross-docking involves unloading materials from inbound carriers and directly loading them onto outbound carriers, bypassing long-term storage.