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What is Shipping Order?

Shipping Order A contractual instruction issued by a carrier or forwarder, authorizing the release and shipment of specified goods; key document in booking and shipment initiation, especially in liner shipping.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Shipping Order” Used in Practice?

The shipping order is presented to the terminal operator to authorize loading the container onto the vessel.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Shipping Order?

A contractual instruction issued by a carrier or forwarder, authorizing the release and shipment of specified goods; key document in booking and shipment initiation, especially in liner shipping.

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