Shipment

Cargo shipped together from one point to another via one or more transport modes.

Shipment

Operations

Cargo shipped together from one point to another via one or more transport modes.

Detailed explanation

A Shipment is a group of goods transported from one place to another as a single unit or integrated set.

Types of Shipments

1. Sea Shipment Moved by merchant vessels from port to port. The most common mode in international trade.

2. Air Shipment Moved by aircraft — the fastest but most expensive mode.

3. Road Shipment Moved by trucks overland.

4. Multimodal Shipment Combines multiple modes (sea + road, for example).

Shipment Stages

•**Preparation**: define the cargo and the right mode
•**Loading**: place cargo on the transport unit
•**Transport**: move from origin to destination
•**Discharge**: remove cargo from the transport unit
•**Customs clearance**: complete customs procedures
•**Delivery**: hand over to the final consignee

Tracking a Shipment

You can track a shipment via: - **B/L Number** - **Carrier tracking number** - **GPS** for trucks - **Digital tracking platforms** of the shipping line

Related terms

Bill of Lading (B/L)

A legal document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of cargo for shipment and defining the terms of transport. It serves as proof of cargo ownership.

Transit

Movement of cargo through multiple countries or ports on its journey from origin to destination.

Hold Unloading

Discharging bulk cargo from inside a vessel's holds using excavators and suitable equipment.

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Shipment

Operations

Cargo shipped together from one point to another via one or more transport modes.

Detailed explanation

A Shipment is a group of goods transported from one place to another as a single unit or integrated set.

Types of Shipments

1. Sea Shipment Moved by merchant vessels from port to port. The most common mode in international trade.

2. Air Shipment Moved by aircraft — the fastest but most expensive mode.

3. Road Shipment Moved by trucks overland.

4. Multimodal Shipment Combines multiple modes (sea + road, for example).

Shipment Stages

•**Preparation**: define the cargo and the right mode
•**Loading**: place cargo on the transport unit
•**Transport**: move from origin to destination
•**Discharge**: remove cargo from the transport unit
•**Customs clearance**: complete customs procedures
•**Delivery**: hand over to the final consignee

Tracking a Shipment

You can track a shipment via: - **B/L Number** - **Carrier tracking number** - **GPS** for trucks - **Digital tracking platforms** of the shipping line

Related terms

Bill of Lading (B/L)

A legal document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of cargo for shipment and defining the terms of transport. It serves as proof of cargo ownership.

Transit

Movement of cargo through multiple countries or ports on its journey from origin to destination.

Hold Unloading

Discharging bulk cargo from inside a vessel's holds using excavators and suitable equipment.

Back to Maritime Glossary