Tag Archives: Bill of Lading

How to Verify Seller, Buyer and Consignee Details

A practical guide to reconciling seller, buyer, shipper, importer, consignee and notify-party details across trade...

What Is an Arrival Notice? What Information Should Be Checked?

An Arrival Notice informs import parties that cargo is approaching. Importers should verify the ETA,...

What Is a Cargo Manifest? How Do Manifest Errors Affect Cargo Pickup?

“Manifest” is an operational term for cargo-declaration and bill data filed or supplied under mode-specific...

How to Check Goods Descriptions Across the Invoice, Packing List and Bill of Lading

Invoice, Packing List and transport descriptions need not be word-for-word identical, but cargo identity, model,...

Freight Prepaid vs Freight Collect: What Is the Difference?

A practical comparison of Freight Prepaid and Collect covering payment place, payer, charge scope, Incoterms...