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Packing List Maker
List every carton, pallet, weight and dimension so customs and your consignee can verify the shipment.
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| Carton / pallet no. | Contents | Qty | Net kg | Gross kg | Dimensions (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–6 | Industrial water pump WP-220 | 12 | 2640 | 2820 | 120 x 80 x 90 |
| 7–12 | Spare impeller sets | 24 | 480 | 560 | 60 x 40 x 40 |
| 13–24 | Control panels, 3-phase IP65 | 6 | 1060 | 1180 | 100 x 60 x 70 |
All timber packaging is heat treated and ISPM 15 marked. Cartons are palletised, strapped and shrink-wrapped. Quantities and descriptions agree with the commercial invoice referenced above.
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Visit the UAE hubPacking lists that survive a customs inspection
A packing list answers one question for every party in a shipment: what is in this box? Carton number, contents, quantity, net and gross weight, dimensions. When it agrees line for line with the commercial invoice, inspections are quick; when it does not, the container waits. This maker gives you a carton table with automatic totals and the shipment header fields — invoice reference, container number, marks — printed where inspectors look for them.
Exporters shipping out of Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, Sohar and Dammam use it as the second document in every shipment file, right after the commercial invoice.
- Carton-by-carton table with contents, quantity, weights and dimensions
- Shipment header with invoice number, PO, container and booking reference
- Shipping marks and numbers field matching the cartons
- Totals for packages, net weight, gross weight and volume
- Branded PDF export sized for the shipment document file
How to prepare a packing list
- 1
Reference the invoice and shipment
Quote the commercial invoice number, buyer PO and container or booking reference so documents tie together.
- 2
List cartons in order
One line per carton or pallet with its number, contents, quantity, net and gross weight and dimensions.
- 3
Total the weights and volume
Give totals for packages, net weight, gross weight and CBM — the figures your forwarder quotes from.
- 4
Add marks and export
Record the shipping marks painted on the cartons, sign, then send the PDF with the invoice and origin certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What is a packing list used for?+
A packing list tells customs and the consignee exactly what is inside each carton or pallet, with weights and dimensions. Customs uses it for physical inspection, the forwarder uses it to plan loading, and the consignee uses it to check the delivery against the invoice.
Should the packing list match the commercial invoice?+
Yes — the quantities, descriptions and shipment references must agree. Discrepancies between the invoice and packing list are a common cause of customs inspection delays and of documentary discrepancies under a letter of credit.
What is the difference between net weight and gross weight?+
Net weight is the goods alone. Gross weight adds the packaging, pallet and any dunnage. Carriers charge on gross weight or volumetric weight, so both figures belong on the packing list.
Do I need dimensions and CBM?+
For LCL sea freight and air freight, yes: the carrier calculates chargeable weight from volume, so cartons dimensions and total CBM affect your freight cost. For full-container loads they are still useful for load planning.
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