What are shipping documents?

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Shipping documents are the documents used for the shipping transaction purposes like Export- Import, Ship Husbandary, Custom Clearance, Immigration, Loading- Unloadng of cargoes etc.

There are various types of documents involved in the shipping operation. some of them are as follows:

1. Shipping bill

2. Bill of lading

3. Mates receipt

4. Cargo manifest (IGM and EGM)

5. Letter of Credit etc.

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