Guides
Checking your shipping documents
Short, precise guides to spot the discrepancies that hold a container at the port.
House B/L vs Master B/L: the difference, and what to check between them
Who issues the House B/L and the Master B/L, who appears as shipper and consignee, what must match between the two and what may legitimately differ.
Read the guide →Checking shipping documents before customs clearance: the 10-point checklist
The 10 inconsistencies to look for across packing list, House B/L, Master B/L, invoice and certificate of origin before lodging a customs declaration.
Read the guide →EUR.1 certificate: what to check before claiming the tariff preference
The EUR.1 movement certificate box by box: original or copy, customs endorsement, and the details to reconcile with the invoice and bills of lading.
Read the guide →Free tool: container number check
Validate the ISO 6346 check digit of one or more container numbers, with the calculation shown step by step.
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