← Lessons 30-International Transport Documentation

8. Final Memory Checklist

  • Know the 3 purposes of a bill of lading.
  • Know the difference between a clean and dirty bill of lading.
  • Know what makes a bill of lading stale according to the training material.
  • Understand the purpose of a house bill of lading and why it differs from a carrier's bill.
  • Know the purpose of a consular invoice.
  • Know who issues certificates of origin in the UK.
  • Remember what SITPRO stands for and that the source describes it as defunct.
  • Know when the de suivi document is required and the information it must contain.
  • Understand what a bill of exchange is and why it is negotiable.
  • Know the five European countries listed for minimum-wage documentation.
  • Be able to identify the main documents required for the driver, vehicle and load.
  • Learn the major international abbreviations, especially ADR, AETR, ATA, ATP, CMR, DGN, DQC, EDI, ENS, EXS, EORI, GIT, GHIC, IMDG, MRN, NCTS, TAD, TIR and VAT.
  • Always check the exact documentary requirements for the countries visited and the type of goods carried.