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  • House Bill of Lading Vs. Master Bill of Lading

    Last updated on February 16, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    House Bill of Lading vs Master Bill of Lading

    The Bill of Lading is key in shipping, acting as proof of shipment and cargo ownership. It details the contract and receipt of goods. The article differentiates between House and Master Bills of Lading, essential for global trade efficiency.

  • Bill of Lading meaning and types used in Global Trade

    Last updated on February 14, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Bill of Lading Form Explained

    First, a Bill of Lading is a the most important shipping document involved in the import export process. However, some shippers may not understand the bill of lading meaning or the types of bill of lading that are issued along the supply chain. So, in this article we give insight into the bill of lading…

  • Create and Download a Commercial Invoice Template for Global Trade

    Last updated on February 8, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Create and Download a Commercial Invoice template for Global Trade

    A Commercial Invoice is an important trade document that is used in Global Trade and shipping. When products are shipped Internationally the shipper must provide the Consignee (importer) with a detailed Commercial Invoice template and other shipping documentation.

  • Create and Download a Non Asbestos Declaration Document

    Last updated on November 17, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    During the import export process, the shipper and/or manufacturer is required to submit important information and declarations, such as a Non Asbestos Declaration. Various shipping documentation and declarations are shared through to importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to be used in the customs clearance and quarantine process.

  • Create and Download a New and Unused Manufacturer’s Declaration Document

    Last updated on November 17, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    During the import export process, the shipper and/or manufacturer is required to submit important information and declarations, such as a New and Unused Declaration. Various shipping documentation and declarations are shared through to importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to be used in the customs clearance and quarantine process.

  • Create and Download a Form 9 Transboundary Movement Document for Recycled Exports

    Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    In 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries.

  • Create and Download a Form 6 Transboundary Movement Document for Recycled Exports

    Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    In 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries.

  • How to Create a Packing List Document Template for Brexit

    Last updated on January 14, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    From 1st January 2021, shipments from the UK-EU and EU-UK will require detailed Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices and other export documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared…

  • How to Create a Commercial Invoice Document Template for Brexit

    Last updated on January 13, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    From 1st January 2021, shipments into and out of the United Kingdom will require detailed Commercial Invoice documents and other shipping documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be…

  • Create and Download a USMCA Certificate of Origin Form

    Last updated on July 21, 2020 by Ben Thompson
    USMCA Certificate of Origin

    The United States, Canada and Mexico have ratified a free trade agreement. The trade agreement replaces the previous NAFTA trade agreement, and came into effect on 1st of July 2020. The new agreement has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0” or the “New NAFTA”. There are 3 official names for the free trade agreement, it has…

  • House Bill of Lading Vs. Master Bill of Lading

    Last updated on February 16, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    House Bill of Lading vs Master Bill of Lading

    The Bill of Lading is key in shipping, acting as proof of shipment and cargo ownership. It details the contract and receipt of goods. The article differentiates between House and Master Bills of Lading, essential for global trade efficiency. Read More »

  • Bill of Lading meaning and types used in Global Trade

    Last updated on February 14, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Bill of Lading Form Explained

    First, a Bill of Lading is a the most important shipping document involved in the import export process. However, some shippers may not understand the bill of lading meaning or the types of bill of lading that are issued along the supply chain. So, in this article we give insight into the bill of lading and the different types of bill of lading used in International trade. Read More »

  • Create and Download a Commercial Invoice Template for Global Trade

    Last updated on February 8, 2024 by Ben Thompson
    Create and Download a Commercial Invoice template for Global Trade

    A Commercial Invoice is an important trade document that is used in Global Trade and shipping. When products are shipped Internationally the shipper must provide the Consignee (importer) with a detailed Commercial Invoice template and other shipping documentation. Read More »

  • Create and Download a Non Asbestos Declaration Document

    Last updated on November 17, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    During the import export process, the shipper and/or manufacturer is required to submit important information and declarations, such as a Non Asbestos Declaration. Various shipping documentation and declarations are shared through to importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to be used in the customs clearance and quarantine process. Read More »

  • Create and Download a New and Unused Manufacturer’s Declaration Document

    Last updated on November 17, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    During the import export process, the shipper and/or manufacturer is required to submit important information and declarations, such as a New and Unused Declaration. Various shipping documentation and declarations are shared through to importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to be used in the customs clearance and quarantine process. Read More »

  • Create and Download a Form 9 Transboundary Movement Document for Recycled Exports

    Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    In 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries. Read More »

  • Create and Download a Form 6 Transboundary Movement Document for Recycled Exports

    Last updated on November 9, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    In 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted. This was in response to the discovery of deposits of toxic wastes that were found in developing countries that were imported from other countries. Read More »

  • How to Create a Packing List Document Template for Brexit

    Last updated on January 14, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    From 1st January 2021, shipments from the UK-EU and EU-UK will require detailed Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices and other export documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared through customs without problems and delays. Read More »

  • How to Create a Commercial Invoice Document Template for Brexit

    Last updated on January 13, 2021 by Ben Thompson

    From 1st January 2021, shipments into and out of the United Kingdom will require detailed Commercial Invoice documents and other shipping documentation to meet new Brexit regulations. As an exporter, you will be required to provide export documentation for Brexit such as Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Declarations, Certificates and more, so that products can be cleared through customs without delays. Read More »

  • Create and Download a USMCA Certificate of Origin Form

    Last updated on July 21, 2020 by Ben Thompson
    USMCA Certificate of Origin

    The United States, Canada and Mexico have ratified a free trade agreement. The trade agreement replaces the previous NAFTA trade agreement, and came into effect on 1st of July 2020. The new agreement has been characterized as “NAFTA 2.0” or the “New NAFTA”. There are 3 official names for the free trade agreement, it has a name for each country that participates in the agreement: Read More »

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