The four most important cargo documents include:
The Bill of Lading - Also referred to as B/L, it is a contract of carriage between the cargo owner and the shipping line.
The Packing List - It is a detailed declaration of every individual packaging or box that’s being transported as the part of the cargo. This is a mandatory document.
The Letter of Credit - It is a formal, obligatory agreement of payment between buyer and seller. It’s the most preferred payment safety method for international purchases.
The Certificate of Origin – It is the regulatory declaration of the country which has manufactured the goods or commodities being transported.