Ocean Sea Freight Ocean Freight Documentation 2

Question 1

What is an 'Arrival Notice' in ocean freight?

Accepted Answer

A notification sent by the carrier to the consignee when cargo arrives at destination

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A document filed with customs upon vessel arrival

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A port congestion alert issued by the terminal

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A booking confirmation from the shipping line

Question 2

What is a 'Certificate of Origin' used for in international shipping?

Accepted Answer

To certify the country where goods were manufactured or produced

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To prove ownership of the cargo

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To confirm the cargo has been inspected

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To declare the value of goods for insurance

Question 3

What does 'Notify Party' mean on a Bill of Lading?

Accepted Answer

The party to be contacted when the shipment arrives at destination

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The shipper's bank holding the letter of credit

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The insurance underwriter for the cargo

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The customs broker at origin

Question 4

Which US government agency requires an ISF (Importer Security Filing) for ocean imports?

Accepted Answer

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

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Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

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US Coast Guard

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Department of Commerce

Question 5

What is a 'Sea Waybill' and how does it differ from a Bill of Lading?

Accepted Answer

A non-negotiable transport document that does not require physical presentation for cargo release

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A document only used for hazardous cargo

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A bill of lading issued specifically for FCL shipments

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An electronic version of the master bill of lading

Question 6

What information is NOT typically found on a commercial invoice for an ocean freight shipment?

Accepted Answer

The vessel name and voyage number

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Unit price and total value of goods

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HS (Harmonized System) tariff code

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Buyer and seller contact information