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Manufacturer, Business Advisor and multi-award winning Inventor of Residence at the British Library. Passionate about helping start-ups and small businesses to make, buy, sell and ship physical goods, both nationally and internationally.

Standard Shipping Note (SSN): Meaning & PDF Template

2025-01-29T10:21:08+00:00Blog|

What is a Standard Shipping Note(SSN)? A Standard Shipping Note (SSN) is a vital shipping document used in international trade. It provides crucial information about the shipment and the parties involved. The SSN serves as a formal record, documenting details [...]

Why do I need an Export Cargo Shipping Instruction? (ECSI)

2025-01-29T10:21:18+00:00Blog|

What is an Export Cargo Shipping Instruction(ECSI)? An Export Cargo Shipping Instruction (ECSI) is a shipping document used during international trade activities, and the logistics associated with the handling of your cargo during transportation from your home country (e.g. UK) [...]

Dangerous Goods Note (DGN): Definition & PDF Guide

2025-01-29T10:21:58+00:00Blog|

What is a Dangerous Goods Note (DGN)? A Dangerous Goods Note (DGN) is a critical shipping document utilized in international trade to ensure the safe handling and transport of cargo classified as hazardous or dangerous. According to the UN Model [...]

Why do I need a commodity code?

2025-01-29T10:23:29+00:00Blog|

What is a commodity code? A series of numbers used to identify products that are being imported or exported from the UK. Generally ten digits long for imports coming from outside the EU but for exports the first [...]

Export Packing List (PL): Definition & PDF Template

2025-01-29T10:31:26+00:00Blog|

What is an Export Packing List (PL)? An export packing list (PL) is a crucial shipping document used during international trade. It provides detailed information about the contents of a shipment and is typically enclosed in a waterproof packet, securely [...]

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