Manifest

Detailed explanation

The Manifest is a complete record of every shipment on a vessel.

Contents

• •Vessel name and voyage number
• •Every B/L on board with cargo description
• •Shipper and consignee per shipment
• •Load and discharge ports, total weight and count

Types

• •**Cargo Manifest**: for customs — matches B/Ls to actual cargo
• •**Container Manifest**: container numbers, sizes, weights

Why It Matters

• •Customs clearance before discharge
• •Port berth and yard planning
• •Security checks for prohibited goods