shipping documents
[ˈʃɪpɪŋ ˈdɑːkjəmənts]
nounpl: shipping documents
documentos de embarque
1. Official paperwork required to legally transport goods from one location to another, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations
All shipping documents must be prepared before the cargo can be loaded onto the vessel.
Todos os documentos de embarque devem ser preparados antes da carga ser carregada no navio.
2. Records that prove ownership, origin, and destination of goods in transit
The shipping documents were verified by customs officials at the port.
Os documentos de embarque foram verificados pelos funcionários da alfândega no porto.
3. Collectively, all paperwork needed to complete international or domestic freight transactions
Complete shipping documents are essential for smooth customs clearance.
Documentos de embarque completos são essenciais para a desembaraço aduaneiro sem problemas.
In Brazil, proper handling of shipping documents is critical for international trade, particularly for exports of agricultural products, minerals, and manufactured goods. The term is widely used in ports like Santos (São Paulo) and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, shipping documents are essential for compliance with regulations from agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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