Cargo freight glossary

General cargo terminology

• Forwarder, Shipper, Carrier, Consignee, Notify Party - parties involved in the shipping process
• Free In (FI), Free Out (FO), Free In and Out (FIO) - cargo rates and delivery conditions
• Gross Weight, Nett Weight, Tare, Volumetric - weight measurement used in ocean freight
• Shipping Surcharges: CAF, BAF, All In - explanation of shipping surcharges used in calculation of the ocean freight rates.

Required documents

Cargo transportation documents with downloadable samples

• Air Waybill (AWB)
• Bill of Exchange
• Bill of Lading (B/L)
• Bill of Sale
• Carnet
• Certificate of Liability Insurance
• Certificate of Origin
• Certificate of Title (Vehicle Title)
• Salvage Certificate of Title
• Commercial Invoice
• Documentary Credit, Letter of Credit
• Export Power of Attorney
• IMO declaration for hazardous shippment
• Invoice for Insurance - sample (pdf document)
• Packing list
• Specification - an example of specification provided by the shipper (pdf document)
• Shipper's Export Declaration
• Watercraft Certificate - an example of filled Watercraft Certificate issued for a boat (pdf document)