Shipping Note

A Shipping Note is a written application submitted by the shipper (exporter or freight forwarder) to the carrier (shipping company, airline, or railway department) in foreign trade transportation, entrusting the carrier to transport goods. It details the cargo name, quantity, packaging, port of departure, port of destination, shipment date, etc., and serves as the basis for the carrier to arrange space and prepare the bill of lading. Usage scenarios include: the exporter booking space with the shipping company when arranging transport itself, or the freight forwarder submitting it to the carrier after accepting the entrustment. Precautions: The contents of the Shipping Note must be consistent with the letter of credit and customs declaration, otherwise it may affect settlement of exchange; if it is dangerous goods, the category and UN number must be indicated. Difference from 'Booking Note': A Booking Note is a type of Shipping Note, focusing on applying for space; while a Shipping Note is more comprehensive and includes transport requirements. Difference from 'Bill of Lading': A Bill of Lading is a receipt for goods and a document of title issued by the carrier, while a Shipping Note is merely an application for shipment and does not have the effect of title.