SHIPPING CHECKLIST

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SHIPPING CHECKLIST

• Did you route the shipment in accordance with the
  priority?
• Did you ensure the freight was properly prepared
  for shipment to withstand the ordinary hazards of
  transportation for the mode chosen?
• If reusable shipping containers were utilized,
  did you ensure all the markings are completely
  obliterated from them?
• Did you match the shipping documents closely
  against the shipping labels to ensure correct and
  accurate shipping information?
• Did you ensure the bill of lading (commercial or
  government) was accomplished completely and
  accurately in accordance with all current
  regulations and instructions?
• Was the transportation company hauling the
  freight contacted and given sufficient time to
  pick up the shipment?
• When the transportation company picking up the
  freight arrived, was the date and time recorded
  on the shipping records?
• Before the shipment was loaded on the carrier's
  equipment, was the equipment checked jointly by
  the shipping clerk and the driver?
• As the freight was being loaded, was it correctly
  counted and matched against the bill of lading?
• Did the carrier's driver sign and date the bill
  of lading to include the number of pieces in the
  shipment?
• Was the carrier driver's signature clear and
  legible?
• Was the carrier's driver given the correct copies
  of the bill of lading?
• Was the shipping information entered on copies of
  the shipping document?
• Did you send the consignee's copies of the bill
  of lading and supporting documents to destination
  to assure arrival in advance of the shipment?
  (HINT Telefax them if mailing these documents
  means arrival after the shipment.)