Transport Documents

Cargo Receipt

An official acknowledgment issued by a carrier or warehouse operator confirming physical receipt of specified cargo for storage or onward transport.

Quick answer: An official acknowledgment issued by a carrier or warehouse operator confirming physical receipt of specified cargo for storage or onward transport.

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Quick answer

An official acknowledgment issued by a carrier or warehouse operator confirming physical receipt of specified cargo for storage or onward transport.

Why it matters

Cargo Receipt 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 Cargo Receipt?

In this glossary, Cargo Receipt refers to: An official acknowledgment issued by a carrier or warehouse operator confirming physical receipt of specified cargo for storage or onward transport.

How is Cargo Receipt used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The warehouse issued a cargo receipt to confirm acceptance and responsibility for the stored goods."

Why does Cargo Receipt matter in logistics?

Cargo Receipt 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 Cargo Receipt?

Cargo Receipt is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Cargo Receipt belong to?

In this glossary, Cargo Receipt 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

An official acknowledgment issued by a carrier or warehouse operator confirming physical receipt of specified cargo for storage or onward transport.

Operational example

The warehouse issued a cargo receipt to confirm acceptance and responsibility for the stored goods.

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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