Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI)

Instructions from the shipper to the forwarder covering cargo details, routing, and documentation requirements.

Abbreviation
SLI
Category
shipping
Key fields
5

When is it required?

Before the forwarder files shipping documents or books space with a carrier.

Key fields

  • Shipper & consignee
  • Cargo description & HS codes
  • Incoterm
  • Origin/destination
  • Special handling

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