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Check List for Releasing B/L


Booking slip

The booking slip must contain the following information:

  • Name of the Shipper
  • Port of Loading
  • Port of Discharge
  • Number of containers
  • Type & Size of Containers
  • Cargo Description
  • Mode and Place of Stuffing
  • Fax no. where the D/O is to be faxed


In case of Hazardous cargo, the booking slip must contain the following:

  • Correct technical name of the Cargo / Commodity
  • UN Number
  • Class
  • IMDG Page Number
  • Flash Point


Proforma B/L:

The shipper must mention the B/L Instructions on Proforma B/L as per MSC B/L format. In case of more than one container, container-wise break up of Gross Wt., Net Wt. and no. of packages should be mentioned CNJ No. must be mentioned in case of Brazilian ports.

CRI / IDF No. must be mentioned as per port requirement.

H.S. Code No. must be mentioned on the Proforma B/L for USA, West Coast South American ports, Canada, Mexico & Rotterdam and for Pharmaceutical Commodities.

Telex Release Message: The Shipper must surrender full set of original B/Ls along with a request letter.

       
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