Export Docs Flashcards
what does Export Docs do for Customers
Creates BOL based on their instructions
Bill of Lading serves as:
Contract of Carriage
Title of Ownership
Receipt of the goods
Shipper defined as
May be the owner/ seller/ supplier of goods
NVOCC
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier- acts as carrier however does not have vessels. Issue HBL
Freight Forwarder
Is an agents at the POL responsibile for all the paperwork and customs clearance (AES automated export system)
AES
automated export system)
EXP
European Export System
Consignee
The receiver of the goods overseas
Notify
Party that has to be notified of cargo arrival.
Can MSC be the consignee or notify party?
NO
Master Bill of Lading Instructions should contain:
Booking Number most important
Can we issue more than 3 OBLs?
yes but the number issued must be indicated on the document
Can we issue the second set of originals?
No, One shipment, one set of originals
Telex Release
a notification sent to our agent overseas that cargo can be released w/o presentation of OBL
What is the difference between Straight BL and To the Order BL?
Straight BL has named consignee, order has none.