A practical, print-ready set of checklists built by ADB Logistics Consulting to help freight, export and import teams confirm the right documentation is in place before a shipment moves — rather than discovering a gap at the port, the airport or the border.

Rather than a single generic list, this pack breaks documentation down by purpose — commercial and financial documents, transport documents, customs and regulatory paperwork, and mode-specific considerations — so you can check off exactly what a given shipment needs instead of working from one undifferentiated list.

Key benefits

Confirm the right paperwork is in hand before a shipment ships, not after a query comes back
Structured by document purpose, not one long undifferentiated list
An editable Word master you can adapt into your own company’s shipment checklist
Written in plain English, for a logistics team rather than a compliance specialist

What’s included

ADB Freight Documentation & Customs Paperwork Checklist Pack.pdf — the complete checklist pack
ADB Freight Documentation – Editable Checklist Master.docx — an editable Word version you can adapt
Instant digital download (ZIP file)

Who it’s for

Freight forwarders, exporters, importers and logistics coordinators preparing shipment paperwork
Businesses shipping internationally by sea, air or road who want a consistent internal check
Teams onboarding new staff into export/import documentation procedures

How it works

Work through the relevant checklist section for your shipment type and mode, ticking off each document as it is confirmed in hand. Use the editable Word master to build a version tailored to your own standard shipments, letterhead or internal sign-off process.

Important limitations

This pack is a practical organisational aid, not a customs broker, freight forwarder or legal adviser. Documentation requirements vary by country, commodity, trade agreement and carrier, and change over time. Always confirm current requirements with your customs broker, freight forwarder or the relevant customs authority before you ship.

Disclaimers

Decision-support and organisational tool only — not customs, legal or regulatory advice. This is an independent ADB Logistics Consulting resource; it does not replace professional customs advice appropriate to a specific shipment. Digital product — delivered as an instant download.

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Freight Documentation & Customs Paperwork Checklist Pack