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bill of lading c.&f. c.i.f.

cargo certificate of origin container
customs declare f.a.s.
f.o.b. freight irrevocable
letter of credit merchandise packing list
pro forma invoice quay ship
shipping agent waybill

___________________ a document that is sent with goods to show that they have been checked

___________________ a document that shows where goods come from

___________________ a letter from a bank authorizing a person to draw money from another bank

___________________ a person acting for or representing a ship or ships at a port

___________________ a solid, artificial landing place for (un)loading ships; wharf

___________________ an invoice or request for payment sent in advance of goods supplied

___________________ cost & freight: includes shipping to named port but not insurance

___________________ cost, insurance & freight: includes insurance and shipping to named port

___________________ free alongside ship (includes delivery to quayside but not loading)

___________________ free on board: includes loading onto ship

___________________ goods being transported; cargo

___________________ goods or products that are being transported or shipped

___________________ government tax or duty on imported goods / the people who collect this tax

___________________ huge box to hold goods for transport - container port n. to containerize

___________________ list of goods and shipping instructions

___________________ list of goods and shipping instructions

___________________ that cannot be undone; unalterable - irrevocable letter of credit

___________________ things bought and sold; commodities; wares

___________________ to make a statement of taxable goods - customs declaration form

___________________ to send or transport by land, sea or air - also n. shipment

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