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Examples of TRANSPORT documents:

a. Packing list

• A Packing List is a list with detailed packing information of the

goods shipped. It is prepared by the exporter/shipper. It shows

the details of goods contained in each parcel / shipment.

• It is a list providing information needed for transportation

purpose, such as details of invoice, buyer, consignee, country

of origin, vessel/flight date, port/airport of loading,

port/airport of discharge, place of delivery, shipping marks /

container number, weight / volume of merchandise and the

fullest details of the goods, including packing information.

• The packing list is intended to let transport agencies,

government authorities, and customers know the contents of

the package.

• These details help each of these parties handle the package

accordingly.

• It is prepared by exporter.