Bill of lading

Consignment note (CTH) — a document used in logistics, accounting for the transportation, shipment of goods. The form is significant for all participants in the logistics process — from the sender to the recipient of the goods. TTN — this is an important specification. It can be used in several varieties.

What is TTN: we understand in more detail

The form is a document that records the fact of the transfer of goods from the sender to the recipient during the transportation of products. Availability of specification — basis for the transport operation. It can be used to register the rights to the transported goods, as well as to determine the responsibility for the goods in case of damage or loss. And the TTN number — the unique identification number of this document.

Specification assignment in accounting — This is a record of the movement of goods, purchase and sale operations. Companies, private entrepreneurs use the consignment note to record all transport operations related to the transportation of goods, as well as to reflect these operations in accounting. This allows you to prevent errors, failures in accounting, ensure transparency, accountability in executable logistics processes.

Consignment notes are presented in several forms. Depending on the type of products for which they are issued:

For the transportation of grain crops, a special type of forms is used, containing additional information about the characteristics of the cargo, its packaging, certification.
When transporting animals, the relevant TTN are used, which contain information about the number, type of animals, as well as sanitary requirements for transportation.
The international format of consignment notes is unified and is used in international trade. This format provides for the use of standard forms, templates for filling out the waybill, depending on the type of cargo, transportation conditions.

One of the components of the international TTN format is the correct filling of the document. To do this, you must follow certain rules, requirements that depend on the type of departure, its features. For example, when sending dairy products, it is necessary to indicate the production date, expiration date, and when shipping fruits, berries, vegetables, the features of storage and transportation of such shipments are taken into account. And the TTN number — it is also a mandatory requisite confirming the authenticity of the paper.

The absence of such a form leads to problems during customs clearance and receipt of goods. Document — component that is being processed for delivery. It ensures the safety of the transported goods. If the document is missing, the invoice number is not affixed, the form is filled out incorrectly, there may be delays, interruptions in sending goods, which will lead to financial losses. Time is also wasted.

What is TTN number: specification features

Personal identifier — the original number that is assigned to each waybill when it is issued. Number — an important element for identifying, tracking a specific TTN during delivery, shipment of products.

Each paper has an identification number, which consists of a certain number of characters. Usually it is indicated in the upper right corner of the document, it may contain:

numbers;
letters;
other characters.

In addition, the form number can be presented as a barcode for easy scanning, automatic identification.

The number plays an important role in logistics processes, since this number can be used to track the location, status of the package, find out the date, place of its dispatch, delivery. And also get information about all transport operations related to this cargo.

In addition, the identifier is used to record the cargo in the accounting department, when processing all the necessary documents related to the transportation of commercial shipments. This number can also be used to contact the logistics company or carrier to get more information about the shipment or to clarify delivery details.

This field must be filled in correctly. The number is indicated on all documents related to the shipped cargo. Incorrect indication of this value will lead to delays, errors in logistics operations, which may affect the timeliness, quality of delivery.

Thus, the numeric value — an important element in logistics processes, providing transparency, control over the movement of goods. The number uniquely identifies each bill of lading, allows you to effectively manage transportation, shipments of products.

Why do I need a waybill when transporting a shipment

The main function of the — confirmation of the fact of transfer of cargo, accounting of its movement. The form also determines the responsibility for the cargo, serves as the basis for calculating the cost of transportation and services for the delivery of goods. Such specification — a necessary element for all participants in the logistics process — from sender to recipient.

A bill of lading is necessary for everyone involved in transportation, shipment. It allows:

control the movement of cargo;
ensure the security and transparency of logistics operations;
take into account all operations on cargo transportation in accounting.

This document allows you to optimize logistics processes, improve the quality of customer service.

TTN — an important element of control used in the transportation of products. It has various varieties, can be issued in an international format. And this is an opportunity to use the specification in various areas of the economy and trade.

Correct filling, correct use of — guarantees of full control over the process of cargo transportation in Ukraine, abroad, as well as financial reporting on completed transactions.