International Transport Documentation

• Bill of Lading:
• Receipt from the shipping company to the sender when goods are received.
• Evidence of the contract of carriage.
• Document of title to the goods; ownership can be transferred by endorsement.
• Consular Invoice:
• Invoice for goods being exported, sent to the relevant embassy/consulate for translation, checking and authentication.
• Certificates of Origin:
• Prove where goods originated.
• Available in the UK from Chambers of Commerce.
• SITPRO:
• Stands for 'Simplification of International Trade Procedures'.
• The source describes it as having been part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills until its dissolution.
• De Suivi Document:
• A French 'follow up' document showing operator details, vehicle details, collection details and unloading details.
• Minimum Wage Documents:
• Required by certain European countries as proof that minimum-wage levels are being met.
• Countries listed: Austria, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
• Documents Required for International Journeys:
• Use Section 3 of this module as the checklist for documents relating to the driver, vehicle and load.