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Ordre d’expédition

A contractual instruction issued by a carrier or forwarder, authorizing the release and shipment of specified goods; key document in booking and shipment initiation, especially in liner shipping.

Quick answer: A contractual instruction issued by a carrier or forwarder, authorizing the release and shipment of specified goods; key document in booking and shipment initiation, especially in liner shipping.

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Quick answer

A contractual instruction issued by a carrier or forwarder, authorizing the release and shipment of specified goods; key document in booking and shipment initiation, especially in liner shipping.

Why it matters

Ordre d’expédition 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 Ordre d’expédition?

In this glossary, Ordre d’expédition refers to: A contractual instruction issued by a carrier or forwarder, authorizing the release and shipment of specified goods; key document in booking and shipment initiation, especially in liner shipping.

How is Ordre d’expédition used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "L’ordre d’expédition est présenté à l’opérateur du terminal pour autoriser le chargement du conteneur sur le navire."

Why does Ordre d’expédition matter in logistics?

Ordre d’expédition 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 Ordre d’expédition?

Ordre d’expédition is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Ordre d’expédition belong to?

In this glossary, Ordre d’expédition 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 contractual instruction issued by a carrier or forwarder, authorizing the release and shipment of specified goods; key document in booking and shipment initiation, especially in liner shipping.

Operational example

The shipping order is presented to the terminal operator to authorize loading the container onto the vessel.

Localized term

Ordre d’expédition

Localized example

L’ordre d’expédition est présenté à l’opérateur du terminal pour autoriser le chargement du conteneur sur le navire.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

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

Category

Transport Documents

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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