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Packing List

Shows how the goods were packed for inspection and shipping purposes. Includes; Shipper, consignee, equipment, packing details, description of goods, HazMat details.

Packing Slip

Shows information like shipping and billing addresses, weight, dimensions and quantity.

Pallet

A small wooden, paper, or metal platform used for storing packages during freight shipments.

Pitney Bowes Shipping Index

Measures parcel volume and spend for business-to-business, business-to-consumer, consumer-to-business and consumer consigned shipments with weight up to 70 pounds across Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

POD ? Proof of Delivery

Signature upon delivery, can be an e-signature.

Postal Service Tracking ID

Unique number used to identify shipments. This number is assigned to each package and can be used to track it down on its way to the destination.

POA ? Power of Attorney

Legal document used in shipping to grant a customs broker the authority to process Customs clearance on your behalf.