A Bill of Lading or other transport document records important shipment information for ocean, rail or multimodal transportation. It may include:
Names, addresses, cargo details and destination information should be checked before the document is finalized.
A Certificate of Origin may be required by the destination country, customs authority, importer or financial institution. It identifies the country of origin of the exported vehicle or goods according to the applicable documentation process.
Whether it is required, and which format is accepted, depends on the destination country and transaction requirements.
An export declaration is used to report export cargo to the relevant customs authority. It may contain:
The declaration should match the commercial invoice, vehicle records and shipping documents.
VIN and vehicle information helps maintain consistency across the document set. Depending on the vehicle and destination, the information may include:
For used vehicles, buyers may also need mileage, inspection or ownership-related records, depending on local requirements.
An inspection report may record the vehicle’s condition and identification information before shipment. It may include:
The inspection scope should be agreed before the inspection is conducted. An inspection report is not automatically a substitute for a government certificate or a complete vehicle history record.