Transport Documents

Connaissement House

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder to the shipper, detailing the terms and details of carriage; consolidates multiple shipments under one master bill.

Quick answer: A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder to the shipper, detailing the terms and details of carriage; consolidates multiple shipments under one master bill.

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Quick answer

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder to the shipper, detailing the terms and details of carriage; consolidates multiple shipments under one master bill.

Why it matters

Connaissement House matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Documents contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Connaissement House?

In this glossary, Connaissement House refers to: A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder to the shipper, detailing the terms and details of carriage; consolidates multiple shipments under one master bill.

How is Connaissement House used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le transitaire a émis un connaissement house à chaque exportateur du groupage."

Why does Connaissement House matter in logistics?

Connaissement House matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Documents contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Connaissement House?

Connaissement House is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Connaissement House belong to?

In this glossary, Connaissement House is grouped under Transport Documents. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder to the shipper, detailing the terms and details of carriage; consolidates multiple shipments under one master bill.

Operational example

The freight forwarder issued a house bill of lading to each exporter within the consolidated shipment.

Localized term

Connaissement House

Localized example

Le transitaire a émis un connaissement house à chaque exportateur du groupage.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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