1.B/L
Bill of lading; A contract document for the carriage of goods issued by the carrier or its agent to the shipper. It is also a receipt of the acceptance of the goods for transport and must be presented at the destination for acceptance.
It's like a triple threat in the shipping world:
- Receipt: This is proof that the shipping company (carrier) received the goods. Think of it as a receipt for a store, but a receipt for international shipping.
- Details: It lists all the information about the goods, such as the type, quantity, and destination of the goods, similar to a itemized purchase receipt.
- Contract: It is a simple agreement between you (the shipper) and the carrier that outlines the carrier's responsibility to transport the goods safely.
It can be regarded as a one-stop document for freight shipments, which is essential for the smooth and safe operation of international trade.
2.C&F
Cost plus freight; Sales term means the price of the shipment charged or quoted by the seller does not include insurance premiums, but includes all costs to the designated port of discharge.
3.CIF
costs, insurance premiums, and freight; Sales term means the price charged or quoted by the seller, including insurance premiums and all other charges to the designated port of discharge.
4. Clearing agent
Authorized by international customs authorities, individuals or companies responsible for certifying and managing shipments between countries. (i.e., they clear customs for your vehicle).
5. Commercial invoice
Documents required by customs to determine the true value of imported goods to assess duties and taxes.
6. Consignee
The "owner" of the vehicle after it is registered in the destination country.
7. DHL shipping address
excars.cn Used to deliver shipping documents (not the vehicle) to the buyer's delivery address of the vehicle.
8.Y
estimated time of arrival; The date and time when air, sea, or rail travel is expected to arrive at the specified city or port.
9.ETD
estimated departure time; The date and time when air, sea, or rail travel is expected to depart from a specified city or port.
10. Export certificate
Documents confirming the legal export of the listed items from the country of origin (i.e., the vehicle's previous registration in China has been cancelled).
11. Export license
A document issued by China Customs to ensure that the goods comply with applicable export control measures.
12. FOB Price
(1) excars.cn the price of the vehicle and all domestic handling fees prior to the loading or loading of the vehicle.
(2) delivery on board; Sales terms, the price charged or quoted by the seller includes all costs before the goods are boarded on board at the port of shipment.
13. Forwarding agent
Arrange for the shipment of goods from the port of discharge to the individual or company in the destination country.
14. Import license
A document issued by the government of some countries that allows the import of goods.
15. Inspection certificate
Certify that the vehicle has passed the prescribed pre-export inspection and therefore meets the specified specifications, is in good condition and in the correct quantity when leaving the port of carriage.
16. Insurance documents
Proof of insurance for CIF goods.
17. Notify Parties
The shipping agent contacts the person to provide the confirmed date of arrival of the vessel loaded with the goods at the port.
18. Packing list
Include a breakdown list of goods, quantity, description, and weight.
19. Port of departure
The point of departure of the vessel or cargo.
20. Port of discharge
The location where the vessel is unloaded and the goods are distributed to the respective consignees.
21. Pre-export inspection
Some countries require your vehicle to be inspected before exporting. If the car passes the inspection, we will issue a valid certificate detailing the vehicle identification number, make and model. If this check is required at your destination, please contact us.
22. Proforma invoice
Provide a "final estimate" in the form of an invoice based on the selected vehicle and terms of transportation.
23. Shipping agent
The body responsible for handling shipping and cargo at ports on behalf of shipping companies (i.e., on behalf of shipping companies).
24.电放提单(Surrender BL)
It refers to the fact that the consignor (exporter) applies to the shipping company to "abandon" the role of the property rights certificate of the original bill of lading (Original BL), and instead notifies the destination port to release the goods to the consignee (importer) electronically. Accelerate the pick-up process and avoid the risk of delays or loss of the original bill of lading, especially for offshore shipping (such as short-haul routes from China to Southeast Asia and the Middle East).
In some cases, the excars.cn will issue a BL if the product is shipped quickly, or if the ETD is close to the ETA date. In this case, the original BL will not be mailed. Instead, an electronic version of the surrender BL will be sent to you via email. With this electronic copy of the surrender BL, you can print it out and use it to clear your products from the port.
25. Transshipment
Goods are transferred from one ship to another on their way to their final destination.
26.TT Text
Wire Copy; Paper copy of bank transfer.
27. According to the quotation
A potential buyer has made an offer to purchase the vehicle, and other customers are unable to make an offer or obtain an offer for the vehicle.
28. Handling fees
Costs for loading and securing containers.
29. Vehicle destination
The country in which the vehicle is registered and used.