Glossary Discription

A Waybill is an essential transport document accompanying goods in transit, providing detailed information about the shipment, including the sender, recipient, cargo description, quantity, weight, route, and carrier details. It serves as evidence of the contract of carriage, facilitates customs clearance, shipment tracking, billing, and dispute resolution, and ensures accountability in logistics operations. Electronic waybills (e-waybills) enhance visibility, speed up processing, and provide real-time monitoring of shipments across domestic and international supply chains.

Characteristics:

• Provides shipment and carrier information
• Serves as proof of contract of carriage
• Facilitates customs clearance and billing
• Supports tracking and accountability
• Available in paper or electronic format