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Surrender Bill of Lading (BL) in Shipping & International Trade
Surrender BL is a legal document issued by the exporters to terminate their ownership over the sent goods and transfer it to the importer. When the importer has completed the payment of the goods, the exporter gives up his rights over the sent goods and cannot reclaim the ownership. Surrender BL is necessary for the transfer of ownership of goods.
Airway Bill (AWB) - Meaning, Number Format & Examples in Shipping
An Airway Bill (AWB) or Airway Bill of Lading is a document that consists of all the details about the goods that are transported via air cargo. Learn all about the document, its number formats, how to track & domestic vs international air way bills & pre paid awbs in this article
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House Bill of Lading [HBL] - Format, Issuing Authority & Details
A house bill of lading (bl) is issued by an NVOCC or CHA and not by the shipping line. Find its meaning, uses in shipping and difference from a master BL
Inland Container Depot (ICD) - Meaning & The complete process
An Inland Container Depot (ICD) is a container storage facility situated in the hinterlands, away from any major port. Shipping companies use ICDs to store and move containers before and after transporting them to the seaport.
What is the difference between BAF and CAF?
BAF and CAF are two crucial charges that shipping carriers use to protect themselves against price fluctuations. These surcharges are levied on the total freight bill and play a significant role in understanding the transport’s final price.
The Different Types of Letter of Credit Used in Import-Export
There are several types of letter of credit which are used by businesses for International or Domestic trade transactions. It is important to understand these types and their purpose, to use the appropriate letter of credit for your trade transaction.
Difference between a Proforma Invoice and a Commercial invoice
One of the most important processes in invoicing is generating a pro-forma invoice and a commercial invoice. Considering the complex nature of these invoices, exporters tend to get confused between them. Read this guide to understand the difference between a pro-forma invoice and a commercial invoice and learn when to use them.
Packing List for Shipping | Defination, Sample & Example
A packing list is a document to help identify & handle export products for all parties in an export transaction. See its template, format & other details in this article