Types of shipping documents: To ensure smooth shipping operations, documents play a crucial role in the shipping process by streamlining administrative procedures. Did you know that there are actually quite a few documents issued during the shipping process?
What are they? Let’s go over them one by one.
Here are the types of documents you need to be aware of when shipping goods.
See Also: Air Freight Shipping: Terms and Conditions
Shipping Instructions (SI)
This document serves as both proof and instructions from the shipper to the cargo shipping company to carry out the shipment. It contains shipment details, such as: the names of the shipper and recipient, the addresses of the shipper and recipient, the number of packages, and the type of goods.
Packing List
This document provides information regarding the goods being shipped, including the type of goods, the quantity of goods, and the dimensions of the goods themselves.
Invoice
This document contains the invoice that the shipper must pay to the freight forwarding company. It includes the weight of the goods, insurance, rate per kg, and the total amount due.
The invoice contains the amount the shipper must pay to the freight forwarding company. It includes the weight of the goods, insurance, rate per kg, and the total amount due.
Airwaybill
An airwaybill is a shipping document provided by a cargo shipping company. At Himeji Express, the airwaybill serves as a shipping receipt containing information such as: receipt number, shipper’s details, recipient’s details, weight of the goods, rate per kg, transaction date, shipper’s signature, recipient’s signature, and the shipping administrator’s signature.
The documents listed above are always required when shipping packages containing goods or documents. However, Himeji Express only handles packages; it does not handle document shipments.
Himeji Express provides shipping services to Surabaya, Jakarta, Makassar, Bandung, Denpasar, and major cities across various regions in Indonesia.
Read Also: Learn About Air Freight, the Most Popular Shipping Method
Conclusion
So, do you now have a decent understanding of the explanation regarding the types of document shipping mentioned above? Well, all the document-related tasks mentioned above can be easily handled using the Oaktree software. Oaktree streamlines operations for all departments—from operations and marketing to finance and accounting. If these matters aren’t handled properly, they can lead to miscommunication between departments. And if that happens, it will create problems for the company.