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GB/T 18156-2023Delivery document of maritime containerized cargo (English PDF)

海上国际集装箱货物交付单证

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

December 28, 2023

Implementation date

April 1, 2024

Scope

GB/T 18156-2023 is the English-translated version of 海上国际集装箱货物交付单证.

GB/T 18156-2023 specifies the delivery documents for maritime international container cargo. The delivery of a container is a legal act performed on paper: the bill of lading is a document of title, and whoever holds it controls goods that may be worth more than the ship's freight, so the layout, the fields and the endorsement of these documents are not clerical detail. The revision also has to accommodate the electronic bill of lading, which China's shipping and banking systems have been moving to. The standard sets the function and use of the documents and the format of the delivery document, with informative annexes covering the bill of lading, the application of the electronic bill of lading, the charges note, the delivery record and the division of the graphic and text areas on the form. It replaces GB/T 18156-2000 and took effect on 1 April 2024.

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National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
55.180.10
Classification
A85

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Contents

  • 1 Scope1
  • 2 Normative references1
  • 3 Terms and Definitions1
  • 4 Function and use2
  • 5 Format of goods delivery document3
  • 29 Reference30

Foreword

This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1:1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents" Drafting: This document replaces GB/T 18156-2000 "Maritime International Container Cargo Delivery Document": Compared with GB/T 18156-2000, except In addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows:

a) The definitions of "international container cargo delivery document", "bill of lading", "carrier" and "multimodal transport operator" have been changed (see 3:1, 3:2, 3:4, 3:5,:2000 version 3:1, 3:2, 3:4, 3:5);

b) Added the terms and definitions of "Bill of Lading" and "Electronic Bill of Lading" (see 3:8 and 3:9);

c) Change the "role" of the goods delivery document to "function" (see 4:1, 5:1 of the:2000 version): Please note that some content in this document may be subject to patents: The publisher of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents: This document is proposed and coordinated by the National Container Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC6): This document was drafted by: Water Transport Science Institute of the Ministry of Transport, Shenzhen International Graduate School of Tsinghua University, Shanghai Maritime University, Zhejiang High School Information Technology Co:, Ltd:, Fujian Jinhang International Freight Forwarding Co:, Ltd:, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co:, Ltd:, Shandong Port Qingdao Port Group Co:, Ltd:, Yantai Dongfang Ruichuangda Electronic Technology Co:, Ltd:, China Consulting Data Co:, Ltd:, Zhengzhou Integrated Transportation Research Institute Co:, Ltd: and China Reserve Development Co:, Ltd: Luoyang Branch: The main drafters of this document: Xu Shibo, Hu Meifen, Huang Biqing, Wang Jing, Lin Jingjing, Deng Muhan, Dai Yue, Zhang Lei, Chen Tong, Chen Zhiyong, Li Jichun, Zhao Jieting, Yang Yujiu, Pan Yong, Liu Xiaofeng, Zhong Wei, Chen Hao, Fang Zengli, Wang Fang, Liang Yali, Sun Weimin: This document was first published in:2000 and this is the first revision: Maritime International Container Cargo Delivery Document

1 Scope

GB/T 18156-2023 specifies the delivery documents for maritime international container cargo. The delivery of a container is a legal act performed on paper: the bill of lading is a document of title, and whoever holds it controls goods that may be worth more than the ship's freight, so the layout, the fields and the endorsement of these documents are not clerical detail. The revision also has to accommodate the electronic bill of lading, which China's shipping and banking systems have been moving to. The standard sets the function and use of the documents and the format of the delivery document, with informative annexes covering the bill of lading, the application of the electronic bill of lading, the charges note, the delivery record and the division of the graphic and text areas on the form. It replaces GB/T 18156-2000 and took effect on 1 April 2024.

This document specifies the functions and functions of international container cargo delivery documents (including arrival notice, bill of lading, expense bill, and delivery record): Use, format of goods delivery documents, and filling requirements for goods delivery documents: This document applies to port delivery of imported international container goods by sea:

2 Normative reference documents

The contents of the following documents constitute essential provisions of this document through normative references in the text: Among them, the dated quotations For undated referenced documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated referenced documents, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document:

GB/T 1992 Container Terminology

GB/T 17271-2023 Container transport terminology

GB/T 17298 Standard preparation rules for international trade document formats

GB/T 18354-2021 Logistics terminology JT/T 1092-2016 Terminology for multimodal transport of goods

3 Terms and definitions

The following terms and Definitions apply to this document: 3:

1 In international container transportation, the carrier or multimodal transport operator or its agent issues arrival notice to the consignee and entrusts port loading and unloading: A set of documents used by a company or depot to deliver goods to the consignee:

Note: The international container cargo delivery document (hereinafter referred to as the "cargo delivery document") is also the document used by the consignee to handle customs declaration, inspection, pick up the goods, and settle fees: The certificate consists of 4 documents and 6 copies of the arrival notice, bill of lading, expense bill and delivery record: 3:2 bill of ladingbiloflading The cargo receipt and cargo title certificate issued by the carrier serve as evidence of the establishment of the transportation contract between the carrier and the shipper: [Source: GB/T 17271-2023,6:1] 3:3 A document that proves the multimodal transport contract and that the multimodal transport operator has taken over the goods and guarantees delivery of the goods in accordance with the terms of the contract: 3:4 carrier carrier The party who enters into a cargo transportation contract with the shipper in his own name or entrusts another person to do so and assumes transportation responsibilities: [Source: GB/T 18354-2021,4:5]

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GB 38031-2025|GB/T 18156|GB/T 18156-2000|GB/T18156-2023|GB/T 1|GB/T 1992|GB/T 17271-2023|GB/T 17298

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