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Results for query manifest

term
manifest
definition

document which lists complete specifications of the goods loaded for transport to various destinations by a vessel or other means of transport

NOTE As a rule cargo manifests are drawn up by the agents in the ports of loading and are based upon the bills of lading. For shipping, a manifest represents a cumulating of bills of lading for official and administrative purposes.

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term
manifest
definition

document which lists complete specifications of the goods loaded for transport to various destinations by a vessel or other means of transport

NOTE As a rule cargo manifests are drawn up by the agents in the ports of loading and are based upon the bills of lading. For shipping, a manifest represents a cumulating of bills of lading for official and administrative purposes.

standard (extract)