freight note

[/freɪt noʊt/]
nounpl: freight notes
nota de frete
1. A commercial document that records the details of goods being transported by a carrier, including itemized charges for freight services
The freight note itemizes all charges for shipping the machinery across the country.
A nota de frete discrimina todos os custos para o transporte da maquinaria pelo país.
2. A receipt or invoice issued by a freight company detailing shipment information and costs
Please retain the freight note for your records and insurance purposes.
Por favor, guarde a nota de frete para seus registros e propósitos de seguros.
3. A document accompanying shipped goods that specifies origin, destination, weight, and freight charges
The warehouse manager checked the freight note before accepting the delivery.
O gerente do armazém verificou a nota de frete antes de aceitar a entrega.
Freight notes are essential in Brazilian and American commerce, particularly in logistics and transportation sectors. In Brazil, these documents are crucial for tax purposes and are often required by SEFAZ (Secretaria da Fazenda) compliance. In the USA, freight notes are part of standard shipping documentation and are important for insurance claims and dispute resolution.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
waybillbill of ladingshipping invoicefreight billconsignment note

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nota de frete
Standard term used in commercial and logistics contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
nota de frete
Widely used in the major commercial and industrial hub
Portugal
nota de transporte
Alternative Portuguese term used in European Portuguese
General American
freight note
Common in shipping and logistics industries; sometimes replaced by more specific terms like 'waybill' or 'bill of lading'

Related Words

freightshippinginvoiceconsignmentcarrierlogisticsbill of ladingmanifest

Related Idioms & Phrases

file a freight note
issue a freight note
retain the freight note
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