Ocean Sea Freight Ocean Freight Documentation

Question 1

Which document serves as the primary contract of carriage between the shipper and ocean carrier?

Accepted Answer

Bill of Lading

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Commercial Invoice

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Packing List

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Certificate of Origin

Question 2

What is a 'Telex Release' in ocean freight?

Accepted Answer

Electronic surrender of the original Bill of Lading

Answer

A type of container booking confirmation

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A port authority clearance document

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An electronic cargo tracking system

Question 3

What does 'negotiable Bill of Lading' mean?

Accepted Answer

It can be transferred to a third party by endorsement

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The freight rate is open to negotiation

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It allows partial shipments

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The delivery date is flexible

Question 4

Which document details the contents, weight, and dimensions of each package in a shipment?

Accepted Answer

Packing List

Answer

Bill of Lading

Answer

Shipper's Letter of Instruction

Answer

Manifest

Question 5

What is a 'Shipper's Letter of Instruction' (SLI)?

Accepted Answer

A document directing the freight forwarder on how to handle and ship the cargo

Answer

A customs declaration form

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A request for a freight rate quote

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An insurance claim form

Question 6

What is the purpose of an AES (Automated Export System) filing in US ocean freight?

Accepted Answer

To report export shipment data to US Customs and Border Protection

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To book container space with the carrier

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To request a certificate of origin

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To arrange cargo insurance