The Bill of Shipment is a fundamental document in Pakistan's maritime trade ecosystem, essential for both domestic and international shipping transactions. This document, regulated under Pakistani law including the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, and the Pakistan Customs Act, 1969, serves three primary functions: it acts as a receipt confirming the carrier's acceptance of goods, provides evidence of the contract of carriage, and serves as a document of title to the goods. The Bill of Shipment must be issued whenever goods are transported by sea, containing detailed information about the cargo, parties involved, and terms of shipment. It is particularly crucial for international trade transactions, letter of credit operations, and customs clearance procedures, making it an indispensable tool for facilitating maritime commerce in Pakistan.
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Bill Of Shipment
"I need a Bill of Shipment for exporting textile goods from Karachi Port to Dubai, with temperature-controlled containers and specific handling requirements, to be shipped in March 2025 under Pakistani law."
1. Shipment Details: Essential information including the vessel name, voyage number, port of loading, and port of discharge
2. Shipper Information: Complete details of the shipper/exporter including name, address, and contact information
3. Consignee Information: Full details of the consignee/receiver including name, address, and contact information
4. Notify Party: Details of the party to be notified upon arrival of the shipment
5. Cargo Description: Detailed description of goods including quantity, weight, measurement, marks, and numbers
6. Container Details: Container numbers, seal numbers, and type of containers if applicable
7. Terms of Carriage: Specific conditions of carriage including freight terms (prepaid/collect) and other shipping terms
8. Declarations: Mandatory declarations regarding the nature of goods and compliance with relevant regulations
9. Carrier's Receipt: Acknowledgment of receipt of goods in apparent good order and condition
10. Signature Block: Space for authorized signatures, date, and place of issuance
1. Special Instructions: Used when specific handling, temperature control, or other special requirements are needed for the cargo
2. Transhipment Details: Required when goods will be transferred between vessels during transit
3. Insurance Details: Included when insurance information needs to be documented on the bill
4. Letter of Credit Reference: When shipment is under a letter of credit and reference needs to be included
5. Dangerous Goods Declaration: Required when shipping hazardous materials or dangerous goods
6. Clean on Board Notation: Special notation when required by letter of credit or buyer
7. Through Bill of Lading Terms: Used when the shipment involves multiple modes of transport
1. Schedule A - Cargo Manifest: Detailed list of all cargo items with specific descriptions, quantities, and values
2. Schedule B - Container Packing List: Detailed list of contents packed in each container if applicable
3. Schedule C - Special Handling Instructions: Detailed instructions for specific cargo handling requirements
4. Appendix 1 - Terms and Conditions: Standard terms and conditions of carriage as per carrier's regulations
5. Appendix 2 - Custom Declarations: Required customs documentation and declarations
6. Appendix 3 - Certificate of Origin: When required, proves the country of origin of the shipped goods
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Maritime Transport
International Trade
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Import/Export
Retail
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Textiles
Electronics
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Food and Beverage
Raw Materials
Relevant Teams
Logistics Operations
International Trade
Supply Chain
Documentation
Customs Compliance
Legal
Shipping Operations
Trade Finance
Port Operations
Commercial Operations
Procurement
Export Operations
Import Operations
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Shipping Manager
Logistics Coordinator
Export Manager
Import Manager
Trade Finance Officer
Customs Compliance Officer
Supply Chain Manager
Port Operations Manager
Freight Forwarding Manager
Documentation Specialist
Trade Operations Executive
Maritime Legal Counsel
Shipping Line Representative
Commercial Manager
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