Some little knowledge about containers

1. What is the bill of lading number?

Usually it is the number that the freight forwarder gives you, which may be the order number of the ship owner or the freight forwarder. Generally, you can pick up empty or heavy boxes according to the name of the ship/voyage and the number of the bill of lading.

2. What is the box number/cabinet number?

Refers to the serial number of the container, which is unique in the world and consists of four letters and seven numbers, of which the first three letters are the code of the container owner (shipping company or container leasing company), the fourth letter is U, and the next six The number is the serial number, and the last number is the check digit.

The box number is usually asked by the driver, because the driver knows the box number only after picking up the box, and the box number is used in customs declaration, document making, and warehouse receipt entry.

3. What is the seal number?

It refers to the number of the seal that locks the container door. The lead seal is generally provided by the shipping company and needs to be purchased with money.

4. What is the equipment handover list?

When picking up the suitcase at the exit, you must first print the bill, and then get a multi-part “Equipment Handover Form”. The driver uses this equipment handover form to pick up the suitcase, leave the station, enter the station, and return the suitcase.

5. What time does the export box station put the box?

Usually it is 10 o’clock, but usually there is no one at the place where the order is processed by 9 o’clock, so the import dispatch must be back around 8 o’clock, because the driver has to drop the box first.

6. What is the damage fee?

Refers to the cost incurred when the imported boxes are found to be damaged after unloading.

7. What is the washing fee？

 Refers to the box washing fee that is found to be dirty.