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Document checklist foundation

CargoArc Document Checklist

CargoArc Logistics Software maps each service lane and scenario to the documents commonly required. This foundation is descriptive reference only — it does not provide document uploads, OCR, or document storage.

Readiness / sandbox / mock onlySIA Technologies and Logistics Inc.MaxArc Logistics Inc. is a separate logistics/NVOCC operating company.

Document catalog

  • Commercial InvoiceSeller's invoice describing the goods, value, and terms of sale.
  • Packing ListItemized list of package contents, weights, and dimensions.
  • Bill of Lading / Sea WaybillOcean transport document and contract of carriage / receipt of goods.
  • Air WaybillAir transport document and contract of carriage / receipt of goods.
  • Dock ReceiptReceipt confirming cargo delivered to the terminal/dock.
  • Booking ConfirmationConfirmation of the carrier/vendor booking.
  • Warehouse ReceiptReceipt confirming goods received into the warehouse.
  • Delivery OrderInstruction authorizing release/delivery of the cargo.
  • Vehicle Title / Ownership DocumentVehicle title or proof-of-ownership document.
  • Photo / Inspection EvidencePhotos or inspection records evidencing condition/contents.
  • Customs / Compliance Readiness NotesCustoms/compliance readiness notes. (Readiness/sandbox/mock only. Not a customs filing.)
  • Power of AttorneyAuthorization for an agent to act on the party's behalf.
  • Importer / Exporter InstructionsWritten shipping instructions from the importer/exporter.

Freight Forwarding — Ocean Export

Freight ForwardingExportDocuments commonly required for an ocean export freight-forwarding shipment.

  • Importer / Exporter Instructions (required)
  • Commercial Invoice (required)
  • Packing List (required)
  • Booking Confirmation (required)
  • Bill of Lading / Sea Waybill (required)
  • Dock Receipt (optional)
  • Power of Attorney (optional)
  • Customs / Compliance Readiness Notes (optional) — applies when: Customs readiness needed

Freight Forwarding — Ocean Import

Freight ForwardingImportDocuments commonly required for an ocean import freight-forwarding shipment.

  • Commercial Invoice (required)
  • Packing List (required)
  • Bill of Lading / Sea Waybill (required)
  • Delivery Order (required)
  • Power of Attorney (optional)
  • Customs / Compliance Readiness Notes (optional) — applies when: Customs readiness needed

Air Export

Freight ForwardingExportDocuments commonly required for an air export shipment.

  • Importer / Exporter Instructions (required)
  • Commercial Invoice (required)
  • Packing List (required)
  • Booking Confirmation (required)
  • Air Waybill (required)
  • Customs / Compliance Readiness Notes (optional) — applies when: Customs readiness needed

NVOCC

NVOCCExportDocuments commonly required for an NVOCC consolidation shipment.

  • Booking Confirmation (required)
  • Commercial Invoice (required)
  • Packing List (required)
  • Bill of Lading / Sea Waybill (required)
  • Dock Receipt (optional)

Warehouse / 3PL

Warehouse / 3PLDomesticDocuments commonly required for warehouse / 3PL handling.

  • Warehouse Receipt (required)
  • Packing List (optional)
  • Photo / Inspection Evidence (optional)
  • Delivery Order (optional)

Domestic Haulage / Transportation

Domestic Haulage / TransportationDomesticDocuments commonly required for domestic haulage/transportation.

  • Delivery Order (required)
  • Packing List (optional)
  • Photo / Inspection Evidence (optional)

RoRo Vehicle Export

Freight ForwardingExportDocuments commonly required for a RoRo vehicle export.

  • Vehicle Title / Ownership Document (required)
  • Commercial Invoice (required)
  • Booking Confirmation (required)
  • Dock Receipt (required)
  • Photo / Inspection Evidence (optional)
  • Customs / Compliance Readiness Notes (optional) — applies when: Customs readiness needed

Customs Readiness

Customs Brokerage / Customs ConnectionExportDocuments commonly used for customs readiness preparation.

  • Power of Attorney (required)
  • Commercial Invoice (required)
  • Packing List (required)
  • Customs / Compliance Readiness Notes (required) — applies when: Readiness/sandbox/mock only

Advanced static foundation coverage

States, readiness, and exception review

Representative states are synthetic references. Checklist completion and exception disposition remain manual and do not update an operational record.

Representative synthetic states

  • Checklist reference drafted
  • Document type review needed
  • Missing reference noted
  • Version review needed
  • Manual approval required
  • Ready for manual handoff

Static readiness checklist

  • Document type references reviewed
  • Customer and shipment references reviewed
  • Vehicle or warehouse references reviewed
  • Customs-readiness references reviewed
  • Billing-support references reviewed
  • Missing and expiration references reviewed
  • Manual document review required

Exception references

  • Required document reference missing
  • Document type unidentified
  • Version reference inconsistent
  • Expiration review needed
  • Upload, generation, signature, validation, or release requested

Static navigation

Workflow, foundation, and operating-page handoffs

These links coordinate manual reference review only. They do not transfer, combine, persist, calculate, approve, or update operational data.

Completed workflow prototypes

Static reference handoffCustomer Intake Workflow PrototypeSynthetic intake readiness, field review, exception, and handoff coverage.Static reference handoffOperations File Workflow PrototypeSynthetic file assembly, readiness, exception, and closeout coverage.Static reference handoffShipment Status Board Workflow PrototypeSynthetic shipment-state, staff-review, exception, and handoff coverage.Static reference handoffDocument Checklist Workflow PrototypeSynthetic checklist lanes, document states, exceptions, and handoffs.Static reference handoffQuote and Booking Workflow PrototypeSynthetic quote review and non-operational booking-readiness coverage.Static reference handoffWarehouse and RoRo Workflow PrototypeSynthetic warehouse and vehicle readiness, hold, and handoff coverage.Static reference handoffCustoms Readiness Workflow PrototypeSynthetic customs-readiness review without classification or filing.Static reference handoffBilling and Charges Workflow PrototypeSynthetic charge review without invoices, payments, or accounting posting.Static reference handoffService Lanes Workflow PrototypeSynthetic lane-fit review without rates, schedules, routes, or booking.Static reference handoffOperations Command Center Workflow PrototypeSynthetic cross-workflow review without live data or calculated KPIs.Static reference handoffDocument Control Workflow PrototypeSynthetic document control without upload, storage, approval, or release.Static reference handoffAdvanced Asset Management Workflow PrototypeComprehensive static asset coverage without tracking, lookup, or mutation.Static reference handoffAdvanced Shipment Tracking and Milestone Workflow PrototypeComprehensive static milestone coverage without live tracking, feeds, or status mutation.Static reference handoffAdvanced Reports and Management Review Workflow PrototypeComprehensive static management review without live reports, analytics, KPIs, or exports.Static reference handoffAdvanced CargoArc Customer Digital Freight Portal Workflow PrototypeCustomer-facing static freight journey without accounts, submissions, uploads, tracking, payments, or persistence.Static reference handoffAdvanced CargoArc Carrier and Partner Collaboration Portal Workflow PrototypePartner-facing static collaboration without accounts, onboarding, tenders, bookings, exchanges, integrations, or persistence.Static reference handoffAdvanced CargoArc Trade Classification and Cargo Description Center Workflow PrototypeStatic trade classification and cargo-description planning without lookup, filing, calculation, mutation, or persistence.Static reference handoffAdvanced CargoArc Accounting and Finance Control Center Workflow PrototypeStatic core accounting-control planning without invoices, postings, payments, calculations, banking, reports, or persistence.

CargoArc foundation references

Related operating-page references

Safety and guardrails

Static prototype limitations

CargoArc Logistics Software presents this content as a static, synthetic, internal, non-operational reference. It is owned by SIA Technologies and Logistics Inc.; MaxArc Logistics Inc. is a separate logistics/NVOCC operating company.. Manual review is required before any operational use.

“Advanced” describes comprehensive static workflow coverage and presentation consistency only. It does not imply live functionality, automation, persistence, calculation, integration, or operational processing.