Incoterms 2020

Mate’s Receipt

A document signed by the chief officer (mate) of a vessel acknowledging the receipt and apparent order of goods loaded on board, often used to issue the bill of lading.

Quick answer: A document signed by the chief officer (mate) of a vessel acknowledging the receipt and apparent order of goods loaded on board, often used to issue the bill of lading.

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Quick answer

A document signed by the chief officer (mate) of a vessel acknowledging the receipt and apparent order of goods loaded on board, often used to issue the bill of lading.

Why it matters

Mate’s Receipt matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 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

What is Mate’s Receipt?

In this glossary, Mate’s Receipt refers to: A document signed by the chief officer (mate) of a vessel acknowledging the receipt and apparent order of goods loaded on board, often used to issue the bill of lading.

How is Mate’s Receipt used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The shipper received a mate’s receipt after the cargo was loaded, which was later exchanged for the bill of lading at the shipping office."

Why does Mate’s Receipt matter in logistics?

Mate’s Receipt matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 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 Mate’s Receipt?

Mate’s Receipt is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Mate’s Receipt belong to?

In this glossary, Mate’s Receipt is grouped under Incoterms 2020. 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 document signed by the chief officer (mate) of a vessel acknowledging the receipt and apparent order of goods loaded on board, often used to issue the bill of lading.

Operational example

The shipper received a mate’s receipt after the cargo was loaded, which was later exchanged for the bill of lading at the shipping office.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

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

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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