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Lettera di Vettura Marittima

A non-negotiable document issued by an ocean carrier or agent for carriage of goods by sea, serving as evidence of the contract of carriage but not a document of title.

Quick answer: A non-negotiable document issued by an ocean carrier or agent for carriage of goods by sea, serving as evidence of the contract of carriage but not a document of title.

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Quick answer

A non-negotiable document issued by an ocean carrier or agent for carriage of goods by sea, serving as evidence of the contract of carriage but not a document of title.

Why it matters

Lettera di Vettura Marittima 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 Lettera di Vettura Marittima?

In this glossary, Lettera di Vettura Marittima refers to: A non-negotiable document issued by an ocean carrier or agent for carriage of goods by sea, serving as evidence of the contract of carriage but not a document of title.

How is Lettera di Vettura Marittima used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Il destinatario ha ritirato la merce al porto utilizzando la lettera di vettura marittima fornita dal vettore."

Why does Lettera di Vettura Marittima matter in logistics?

Lettera di Vettura Marittima 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 Lettera di Vettura Marittima?

Lettera di Vettura Marittima is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Lettera di Vettura Marittima belong to?

In this glossary, Lettera di Vettura Marittima 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 non-negotiable document issued by an ocean carrier or agent for carriage of goods by sea, serving as evidence of the contract of carriage but not a document of title.

Operational example

The consignee collected the goods at the port using the sea waybill provided by the shipping line.

Localized term

Lettera di Vettura Marittima

Localized example

Il destinatario ha ritirato la merce al porto utilizzando la lettera di vettura marittima fornita dal vettore.

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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