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Freight Forwarding: The 80/20 Workflow
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Module 2
Decoding the Initial Document Package
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MBL's Core Functions: The Package, the Contract, and the Coat Check
Explain the MBL's three core functions (receipt, contract, title) using the analogy of a registered package receipt, a service agreement, and a coat-check ticket.
HBL as a Contract and Transport Document
Explain the HBL's role as a contract between the forwarder and the actual shipper, similar to a ticket for a specific seat on a chartered bus.
MBL vs. HBL: Master vs. Sub-Lease Analogy
Contrast the MBL and HBL using the 'master lease vs. sub-lease' analogy to establish their relationship upfront.
Commercial Invoice: The Customs "Price Tag"
Explain the purpose of the Commercial Invoice as the 'price tag' used by customs for calculating import taxes and duties.
The Packing List: Your Detailed Inventory for Customs and Warehouse
Explain the purpose of the Packing List as the detailed 'inventory sheet' for customs inspectors and warehouse handlers.
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Streamlined Data Entry: MBL/HBL Focus
Explain why your data-entry role focused on MBL/HBL data while only verifying the presence of the Commercial Invoice and Packing List.
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