Ocean Freight Documentation Flashcards
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Which document serves as the primary contract of carriage between the shipper and ocean carrier?
Answer: Bill of Lading
The Bill of Lading (B/L) is the primary contract of carriage and also serves as a receipt for goods and a document of title.
What is a 'Telex Release' in ocean freight?
Answer: Electronic surrender of the original Bill of Lading
A Telex Release (also called Express Release) is an electronic surrender of the original B/L, allowing the consignee to pick up cargo without presenting a physical document.
What does 'negotiable Bill of Lading' mean?
Answer: It can be transferred to a third party by endorsement
A negotiable (or 'to order') B/L can be endorsed and transferred to another party, making it a document of title used in trade finance.
Which document details the contents, weight, and dimensions of each package in a shipment?
Answer: Packing List
The Packing List provides a detailed breakdown of each package's contents, gross/net weight, and dimensions, and is used by customs and the consignee for verification.
What is a 'Shipper's Letter of Instruction' (SLI)?
Answer: A document directing the freight forwarder on how to handle and ship the cargo
The SLI is a document from the shipper that gives the freight forwarder specific instructions on booking, documentation, and handling requirements for a shipment.
What is the purpose of an AES (Automated Export System) filing in US ocean freight?
Answer: To report export shipment data to US Customs and Border Protection
AES filing is a mandatory US government requirement that collects export trade statistics and is used by CBP to enforce export laws for shipments valued over $2,500.