Some countries require a health or sanitary certificate when animals, animal products, fish, plants and food products are skilled. These certificates confirm that the goods are free from disease or pests (insects), and that products have been prepared in such…
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A transport document for maritime shipment which serves as evidence of the contract of carriage and as a receipt for the goods, but is not a document of title. The sea waybill indicates the on board loading of the goods…
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A bill of lading that does not include the full terms and conditions of the contract of carriage. Instead, it contains an abbreviated version of the carrier´s conditions, with reference to the full set of conditions.
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A document used to that coverage is provided to cover loss or damage to cargo while in transit when insurance is placed against an open marine cargo policy. Usually is called cargo insurance certificate or insurance certificate. See insurance certificate;…
Read MoreStandard Shipping Note (SSN)
It is the receiving document for ports and containers bases around the world, and advises of the necessary information to process and handle the goods safely and with care. In most cases, it is completed by freight forwarders or agents…
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