Documentation


Documents requested by exporters, ship-owners, agencies at the destination port and customs offices are generated according to the procedures of the country to which the cargo is being transported.

Purpose of the Training Session

The purpose is to equip trainees with the following skills: Explain how the documents produced by the documentation unit are used

State whether the information on the bill of lading is correct, incorrect or incomplete

Prepare different types of bills of lading upon request

Describe what statements must be made on the bill of lading and manifest for classes of hazardous cargo

Distinguish between on-demand procedures

Explain the procedure that must be carried out when a bill of lading gets lost



Training Session Topics

Documents Produced by the Documentation Unit

Loading Instructions

Methods of Sending the Bill of Lading and Manifest

Methods of Payment

Codes for Payment Terms



Length of the Training Session:

1,5 days