What are Shipping Documents?
Shipping documents are those forms, records, or certificates needed to take delivery of a shipment, or for a delivery to clear customs. These documents are needed in order to bring a shipment into compliance with the regulations of the countries through which it travels.
Examples of Shipping Documents
Examples of shipping documents are the air waybill, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance certificate, packing list, and sea waybill.