Definitions #
A written document from a shipping line that confirms a cargo space reservation on a specific vessel and voyage.
Technical A carrier-issued confirmation of a cargo booking, defining vessel name, voyage number, loading and discharge ports, cut-off dates, and applicable freight terms.
Example We received the booking confirmation for the 20-ft container on vessel MOL Majesty, sailing on March 12.
In logistics operations, the official acknowledgment that a shipper’s booking request has been accepted, often with a reference number.
Technical A commitment, typically electronic, that guarantees space allocation subject to terms and conditions, enabling subsequent document preparation.
Etymology #
From booking (reservation) + confirmation (agreement or proof), dating to commercial shipping practices in the 20th century.
Collocations #
- booking confirmation number 订舱确认号
- issue a booking confirmation 签发订舱确认
- cancel a booking confirmation 取消订舱确认
Real Business Examples #
- The booking confirmation indicates that the cargo must be at the CY by 12:00 on March 10.
- Please check the booking confirmation for the vessel schedule and ensure the SI submission deadline.
Register & Variants #
- Register: neutral
- BrE/AmE: 全球通用，英式常用 booking confirmation，美式也有 'booking acknowledgment' 的变体
Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: booking note, space confirmation
- Antonyms: booking rejection
Common Errors #
- 将 booking confirmation 与 B/L 混淆 booking confirmation 是订舱确认，B/L 是物权凭证，功能不同。
- 认为 confirmed booking 一定保证舱位 视条款，有时 carrier 可因超载或 operational issues 取消，需确认。
Confusable Terms #
- Shipping Instruction (SI) vs Booking Confirmation
- SI 是 shipper 提交的装船指示，booking confirmation 是 carrier 的确认。
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking confirmation 后可以修改吗？?
可以，但需在截止时间前通知 carrier，可能产生费用并视舱位情况。
Booking confirmation 和 Booking Note 有区别吗？?
常互换，但 booking note 更正式，是合同文件，而 confirmation 是操作确认。
Published: 2026-09-24 Category: Freight