Packing List

A shipment document that describes the contents, packaging, weights and dimensions of your goods.

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What is a packing list?

A packing list helps the buyer and logistics team identify and check the packages in a shipment. It records physical packing details and should agree with the related invoice and the goods actually packed.

Key fields

Shipper and consignee: The sending and receiving companies.
Document references: Packing list number, invoice reference and shipment date.
Marks and package IDs: Labels or identifiers used on the actual packages.
Contents and quantity: Products and units contained in each package group.
Package count: Number of packages in each non-overlapping group.
Net and gross weight: Total product and packed weights for each group.
Dimensions and CBM: Length, width and height per package, and total volume.

Before you send

Match the consignee and invoice reference.Compare descriptions and quantities with the invoice.Check marks against the actual packages.Avoid counting mixed cartons more than once.Confirm weight and dimension units.Review package, weight and volume totals.