Cargo Manifest
/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ ˈmænɪfɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A detailed document listing the goods, passengers, and crew on board a ship, airplane, or vehicle for transportation, used for legal, regulatory, and customs purposes.
The customs officials inspected the cargo manifest to verify the shipment contents.
Forms
- cargo manifests
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Commentary
The cargo manifest is critical in legal contexts for verifying shipment contents and responsibility, and must accurately reflect all items to comply with customs and transportation laws.
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