Shipping Documents and Forms

A comprehensive selection of shipping documents and forms, links to websites and information to help you.

Whether importing, exporting or shipping cargo domestically it is a requirement that the correct shipping documents and forms are completed to detail the particulars of the cargo. The party sending the cargo must ensure that the shipping documents and forms accurately reflect the contents of the cargo in order to make sure the goods pass smoothly through all customs clearance points through to the delivery destination.

There are numerous shipping documents and forms that relate to specific materials such as timber, asbestos or hazardous goods and dangerous chemicals. It is a good idea to understand the laws and restrictions surrounding the cargo you are looking to transport in both the exporting country and the importing country.

Our Australian team have compiled a library of resources for those requiring freight services - whether domestic or international. These forms are freely available to download, you can use them when importing or exporting of cargo via sea, land or air. Our team are on hand to assist as required, you can contact us by clicking here.

IncoTerms

Click here to learn all shipping terms and container specifications

SHIPPERS LETTER OF INSTRUCTION

Air Freight

Click here to view the SLI for Air Freight

Sea Freight

Click here to view the SLI for Sea Freight

Sea Freight (China / Vietnam)

Click here to view the SLI for China / Vietnam Sea Freight

ABF (AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE) – CUSTOMS

Shipping Document: Manufacturer’s / Shipper’s declaration

Click here for Manufacturer’s / Shipper’s declaration document

Shipping Document:Packing Declaration

Click here for Packing Declaration document

Across the Ocean Shipping - Letter of Authority

Click here for Across the Ocean Shipping – Letter of Authority document

B923 Order to Pay Agent Form

Click here to view the B923 Order to Pay Agent Form

B320 ABF Direct Debit Form

Click here to view the B320 ABF Direct Debit Form

Shipping Document: Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form (MO41)

All shipments of hazardous goods must have the shipper or packer complete the MO41 Declaration form prior to booking requests with Shipping Lines. This must include Inner and Outer Packaging types along with Gross and Net weights.

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) must also be lodged in support of this declaration.

Click here to view the Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form (M041)

Importing a Vehicle