Shipping Guide
Shipping and Incoterms
Practice Guide
UNDP Practice SerieS
Shipping and Incoterms
Practice Guide
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Contents introduction 1 Shipping 1 2
Section 1 of these guidelines is intended for persons dealing with purchasing and shipping, but it is recommended that persons at the receiving end also read it to be more familiar with how shipping operates, its terminology and documentation.
Chapter 1: Importance of Transportation and Summary Chapter 2: Methods of Dispatch Chapter 3: Selection of Method of Dispatch Chapter 4: Packing – Markings – Addresses Chapter 5: Parties Involved in the Chain of Transport Events Chapter 6: Shipping Documents Chapter 7: Forwarding Arrangements Chapter 8: Shipping Instructions Chapter 9: Distribution of Shipping Documentation Chapter 10: Insurance Coverage Chapter 11: Insurance Claim
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Section 2 will explain the steps to be taken for the withdrawal of supplies upon their arrival, and especially what to do when the consignment is not in good order.
Chapter 1: Retrieval Chapter 2: Receipt and Inspection Chapter 3: Reporting and Claims Chapter 4: Feedback and Cooperation Chapter 5 Examples of Claim Letters
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3 terms and glossary
Section 3 introduces Incoterms, UNCITRAL and contains a glossary of the most common terms used in the shipping world.
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Chapter 1: Incoterms Chapter 2: Uncitral Chapter 3: Glossary
UNDP Practice Series, Shipping and Incoterms, November 2008 This Practice Guide is protected by international copyright laws. The prior written consent of UNDP Procurement Support Office is required for the reproduction (in any form) of the whole or any part of this
Practice Guide
UNDP Practice SerieS
Shipping and Incoterms
Practice Guide
Graphic Design, Layout and Print Production: Phoenix Design Aid A/S, Denmark. ISO 9001/ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 certified. Printed on: This publication is printed on certified environmentally approved paper with vegetable-based inks. The printed matter is recyclable.
Contents introduction 1 Shipping 1 2
Section 1 of these guidelines is intended for persons dealing with purchasing and shipping, but it is recommended that persons at the receiving end also read it to be more familiar with how shipping operates, its terminology and documentation.
Chapter 1: Importance of Transportation and Summary Chapter 2: Methods of Dispatch Chapter 3: Selection of Method of Dispatch Chapter 4: Packing – Markings – Addresses Chapter 5: Parties Involved in the Chain of Transport Events Chapter 6: Shipping Documents Chapter 7: Forwarding Arrangements Chapter 8: Shipping Instructions Chapter 9: Distribution of Shipping Documentation Chapter 10: Insurance Coverage Chapter 11: Insurance Claim
2 2 7 8 10 11 14 15 16 18 21
2 receiving
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Section 2 will explain the steps to be taken for the withdrawal of supplies upon their arrival, and especially what to do when the consignment is not in good order.
Chapter 1: Retrieval Chapter 2: Receipt and Inspection Chapter 3: Reporting and Claims Chapter 4: Feedback and Cooperation Chapter 5 Examples of Claim Letters
24 25 26 28 29
3 terms and glossary
Section 3 introduces Incoterms, UNCITRAL and contains a glossary of the most common terms used in the shipping world.
34
34 44 46
Chapter 1: Incoterms Chapter 2: Uncitral Chapter 3: Glossary
UNDP Practice Series, Shipping and Incoterms, November 2008 This Practice Guide is protected by international copyright laws. The prior written consent of UNDP Procurement Support Office is required for the reproduction (in any form) of the whole or any part of this