Learn about important types of documents in sea transport

x Are you wondering whether or not to choose shipping by sea?
x Do you want to know exactly what important documents are needed for sea transportation?
x You don't understand much about the common types of maritime transport documents today?

Come to sea freight shipping , we are committed to effectively meeting all the requirements and desires that customers set out above. At the same time, Proship.vn also lists important types of shipping documents, contributing to supporting the customs clearance of all high-value packages from one place to another more quickly.

Contact hotline for sea container shipping: 

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What does Proship ocean freight unit commit to customers in its comprehensive service package?

Proship.vn specializes in transporting goods at sea with a multi-modal transport service package. We have exploited all domestic/international sea routes thoroughly and effectively for many years and have gained the following achievements: certain reputation and trust from large and small partners at home and abroad.

In particular, Proship always grasps market prices along with regularly updating ship schedules, committing to providing customers with the best price shipping routes, the best quality services, and extremely simple procedures. effective. That has also been our business motto all along.

Reasons you should choose Proship sea transport unit

  • Reasonable rates on the market
  • Proship accepts door-to-door pickup completely free of charge
  • A team of friendly and enthusiastic consultants, ready to devote themselves to customers.
  • Diverse transportation industries
  • Support for quick procedures and related documents and documents
  • Support for wooden baling and quick fumigation within the same day
  • There are full risk insurance policies.
Learn about important types of documents in sea transport
Proship ships goods by sea with commitments to ensure the highest benefits for shippers.

Proship's sea freight forwarding method

  • Receive at the port - Deliver at the port: You transfer the goods to the port to send the goods and when Proship delivers them to the port (near the place of delivery), you will go to the port to bring the goods back.
  • Full package delivery: Proship will send vehicles to factories and warehouses to transport goods to the port, load goods onto ships, barges and transport goods, delivering goods directly to the goods owner.
  • Port loading - door to door delivery: Customers bring the goods themselves to the shipping port and when the goods arrive, arrange delivery to the customer's delivery address.
  • Door-to-door pickup - Delivery at the port: Proship himself comes to the place to bring the goods to the port for transportation. When the goods arrive at the port, you arrange to pick up the goods yourself.
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What documents are required for sea transportation?

Documents are documents reflecting economic events prepared according to legal forms and procedures, serving as a basis for recording in accounting books and initial management information documents. expressed by measures such as artifacts, labor, and value. What documents are needed for sea transportation? The main types of maritime transport documents include:

1. Documents with port & ship

In sea transport, the shipper/receiver needs to pay attention to reviewing documents to strictly control goods during the stage of loading goods onto the ship, specifically:

  • Bill of lading: A document for transporting goods by sea issued by the carrier or representative to the shipper after arranging the goods on the ship or after receiving the goods for loading. The bill of lading acts as evidence of goods transactions and is proof of a contract of carriage.
  • Cargo manifest: A list of goods to be arranged on board the ship for transport to other ports prepared by the agent at the loading port. The cargo manifest must be prepared immediately after loading. It can also be prepared while preparing to sign the bill of lading as long as it is completed before procedures for the ship to leave the port.
  • Mate's receipt: A document issued by the mate in charge of shipping to the consignor or goods owner confirming that the ship has received the goods.
  • Count slip: Is an original document of the quantity of goods loaded on the ship, a copy of this slip will be given to the mate in charge of the cargo to keep, it is also necessary for complaints. future loss of goods.
  • Loading diagram: A drawing depicting the arrangement of goods on board, including different symbols to mark each different item, delivered to each different port.
  • Loading Instructions of the Transport Company: Is a directive from the shipper to the transport company and port management agency, providing full information about the goods sent to the port to be loaded onto the ship according to the necessary instructions. .
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2. Customs documents

If you want to export or import goods, the first important document that needs to be prepared is customs documents. Especially, for goods transported abroad, it is mandatory. According to Customs regulations, goods owners must present when goods move cross-country, including:

  • 1 original copy of export permit from the Ministry of Commerce
  • 1 copy of foreign trade sales contract: A foreign trade sales contract is a written agreement between buyers and sellers in two different countries regarding the purchase and sale of goods.
  • 1 business registration certificate and business code registration certificate: Business registration certificate is a document that records the date of first business registration and is the basis for determining whether the business operates legally. . Certificate of registration of business code is a series of numbers created by the national information system on business registration. Each business has only one unique code and cannot be reused to issue to another business.
  • 2 original copies of customs declaration of exported goods: Customs declaration is a document presented by the goods owner or vehicle owner to the customs authority before goods or vehicles are exported or imported through the national territory.
  • 2 originals of detailed goods declaration: Detailed information about the goods in the package, to facilitate the inspection of goods. It also has the effect of supplementing the invoice when the shipment includes many types of goods with different names.
Learn about important types of documents in sea transport
Sea transport documents are documents required to complete the shipping process at sea.

3. Other documents

In addition to documents presented to customs and transactions with ports and ships, there are also documents related to goods, insurance, payment... Specifically:

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  • Certificate of origin: A type of document that provides information about the place of production of goods, confirmed by a competent authority of that country.
  • Commercial invoice: Is a basic payment document prepared by the seller so that the buyer must pay the exact amount stated on the invoice. The commercial invoice clearly states the characteristics of the goods, unit price, total value, and delivery conditions.
  • Packing slip: Is a list of all types of goods contained in a package (box). Packing slips are often placed in packages or bags attached to the outside so that buyers can easily find them. The contents of the packing slip include: invoice number and date; name and address of seller and buyer; loading and unloading port; Train name, trip number; Goods information such as quantity, number of packages, weight, volume.
  • Certificate of quantity/weight: A document that the exporter creates and issues to the importer to determine the exact quantity and weight of delivered goods.
  • Insurance document: Insurance document is a confirmation issued by the insurance agency to import and export units to confirm that the goods are insured.
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Contact hotline for sea container shipping: 

Southern: 
Mr. Quoc: 0909 344 247
Mr Mien: 0909 199 247
 
North: 
Ms. Thuy: 0909 238 247
Ms.Hoa: 0906 353 247
 

What are the documents arising in the delivery of imported goods by sea?

When receiving imported goods, Proship must conduct inspection and detect shortages, losses, and damages to promptly help importers claim compensation. Some maritime transport documents can serve as the initial legal basis to resolve compensation claims, including:

  • Minutes of declaration of excess goods
  • Record of final settlement of goods received with the ship
  • Minutes of quality assessment
  • Record of damaged and broken goods
  • Minutes of weight assessment
  • Inspection minutes of the insurance company
  • Letter of protest
  • Complaining letter.

Proship.vn has just shared the most detailed types of shipping documents that domestic business units can refer to and read to know in advance what they should prepare and what to do with a shipping document. Necessary documents help the customs clearance process always go smoothly. If you have any questions, you can contact hotline 0909 344 247  to receive direct advice from Proship's specialized staff about a comprehensive sea freight service package at a good price.

Contact hotline for sea container shipping: 

Southern: 
Mr. Quoc: 0909 344 247
Mr Mien: 0909 199 247
 
North: 
Ms. Thuy: 0909 238 247
Ms.Hoa: 0906 353 247
 

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