What Is A Bill Of Lading? 3 Things You Need To Know

Are you a new exporter looking for a primer on bills of lading? Or maybe you’re at…

The Chamber of Commerce and Export Documents: The Certificate of Origin

In this article, I'm focusing on one of the most useful services a chamber of commerce…

Hiring an Export Documentation Specialist: What to Look For

If your company exports, you need to be sure you are creating a complete set of…

5 Reasons You Need a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction for Your Exports

When it comes to preparing export paperwork, the Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) is one document…

How to Monitor Export Documentation and Compliance across Dozens of Locations

Managing teams of people across many different locations can be challenging without the right tools. For…

Creating the IATA Dangerous Goods Form: The Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods

Before you can ship dangerous goods by air, you need to properly complete the required transport…

Understanding Your Ocean Freight Invoice

It’s a challenge to make sure you are getting fair ocean rates for your shipments in…

Buying Export Documentation Software: What to Consider

In this article, we’ll look at the major ways exporters can complete export documentation: either manually…

How to Complete an Electronic Certificate of Origin

As an exporter, you've probably been asked by your international customer for a certificate of origin…

Bill of Lading vs. Packing List: What’s the Difference?

“What’s the difference between a packing list and a bill of lading?” We’re sometimes asked this…