Packing List Guide
The packing list details the contents, weight, and dimensions of each package in your shipment. Essential for customs clearance, inventory control, and claim filing.
Weight Control
Freight calculations
Space Planning
Container loading
Inventory
Package tracking
Customs
Clearance support
Packing List Required Fields
Shipper/Exporter Details
Full name, address, and contact information
Consignee Details
Buyer's full name, address, and contact information
Invoice Reference
Commercial invoice number for cross-reference
Date of Packing
When the goods were packed
Vessel/Flight Details
Ship name, voyage, or flight number
Port of Loading/Discharge
Origin and destination ports
Package Marks & Numbers
Shipping marks on each package
Package Type
Cartons, pallets, crates, drums, etc.
Number of Packages
Total count of each package type
Contents Description
What's inside each package
Net Weight
Weight of goods only (without packaging)
Gross Weight
Total weight including packaging
Dimensions
Length × Width × Height of packages
Total Volume
Cubic meters (CBM) or cubic feet
Weight Types Explained
Net Weight
Weight of goods only, excluding all packaging materials.
Gross Weight
Total weight including goods + all packaging (cartons, padding, pallets).