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Shipping Order

shipping orders (pl.)

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ ˈɔːdə/
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ ˈɔrdər/
noun Shipping SHIP-ping OR-der Also: S/O

A set of instructions issued by the shipper or carrier to a specific vessel or terminal, directing that specified cargo be loaded onto a designated ship.

Published 2026-09-26 Category: Shipping Reviewed by Alex Grant, Editor-in-Chief
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Definitions #

A set of instructions issued by the shipper or carrier to a specific vessel or terminal, directing that specified cargo be loaded onto a designated ship.

Technical A carrier-generated or shipper-issued document that authorizes the receipt and loading of goods on a particular vessel, distinct from the bill of lading.

Example The truck driver presented the shipping order to the terminal gate before delivering the goods for loading.

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Etymology #

From shipping (the act of sending cargo) and order (a command or instruction), used in port operations.

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Collocations #

  • issue a shipping order 签发装货单
  • shipping order number 装货单编号
  • cancel a shipping order 取消装货单
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Real Business Examples #

  1. The freight forwarder received the shipping order from the ocean carrier and arranged the truck booking.
  2. The container number matched the shipping order, allowing entry into the port.
  3. A new shipping order had to be issued after the previous one was lost.
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Register & Variants #

  • Register: neutral
  • BrE/AmE: 全球通用
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Synonyms & Antonyms #

  • Synonyms: S/O, loading order, embarkation order
  • Antonyms: delivery order
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Common Errors #

  • 混淆 shipping order 和 bill of lading shipping order 是操作指令,不证明货物收讫或货权;B/L 是收据、合同和物权凭证
  • 误以为 shipping order 可用于提货 提货需要提单或电放信息,shipping order 仅用于装货环节
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Confusable Terms #

Booking Confirmation vs Shipping Order
Booking confirmation 确认舱位,而 shipping order 是具体的装货指令
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Frequently Asked Questions

shipping order 的作用是什么??

用于港口和码头操作,指示收讫货物并安排装船,是装货的依据。

谁签发 shipping order??

通常由承运人、船公司或其代理签发,也可能由货主或货运代理在特定要求下制作。

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Published: 2026-09-26 Category: Shipping