A packing list describes how goods are distributed across cartons, pallets or other shipping units. It is the link between a purchase order and the physical cargo collected by the forwarder.
Record the physical shipment
List carton or pallet references, contents, quantities, external dimensions and gross weight. Include net weight where needed. Count shipping units consistently so the supplier, forwarder and receiver are all describing the same cargo.
Use final measurements
Measure after protective packing and palletization. Product dimensions are not the same as shipping dimensions. If the initial list is provisional, send a final version before booking and identify any changed cartons.
Make consolidation traceable
For multiple suppliers, retain supplier or purchase-order references against each group of cartons. This makes shortages and receiving discrepancies easier to investigate. Labeling and repacking changes should be reflected in the final record.
Keep invoice and packing records aligned
The packing list describes physical quantities and packaging; the invoice describes the commercial transaction. They should be consistent, but one does not replace the other. For FBA, also reconcile the shipment plan and box-content information.
Before you book
Use this guide to prepare your shipment information and compare shipping scopes. Current service availability, cargo acceptance and destination requirements must be checked for the actual booking. Send SUJIE Logistics the product description, supplier city, receiving postcode and any final packing data for a practical discussion.