← Lessons 30-International Transport Documentation
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1. INTRODUCTION 2. OTHER DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES 3. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL JOURNEYS 4. ABBREVIATIONS 5. APPENDIX 6. REVISION SUMMARY Quick Exam Numbers / Facts – Memorise These 8. Final Memory Checklist

Quick Exam Numbers / Facts – Memorise These

  • Bill of lading has 3 key purposes: receipt, evidence of contract of carriage and document of title.
  • Dirty bill of lading = goods were not received on board in good condition.
  • Stale bill of lading: the source states banks may declare a bill stale if it arrives more than 21 days after the vessel's sailing date from the UK.
  • House bill of lading = issued by a freight forwarder in groupage; it is a control document and not a negotiable document of title.
  • Certificate of origin = proof of where goods originated; UK certificates are issued by Chambers of Commerce.
  • De suivi = French follow-up document; the source says it is required for relevant UK goods vehicles entering France to deliver goods, but not transit vehicles.
  • Minimum-wage countries listed: Austria, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
  • Analogue tachograph records: the source requires the current day + the preceding 28 calendar days.
  • Passport validity stated in the source: at least 6 months remaining at entry.
  • Driver CPC DQC should be carried when required for the journey.
  • Key vehicle documents include the operator licence disc, V5C/V379, insurance, TIR/ATP/ADR documents where applicable and the GB nationality plate.
  • Key load documents include CMR, commercial invoice, DGN, TAD, TIR Carnet, ADR Instructions in Writing and relevant animal/food/customs documents.