PL
Packing List (PL): weights, volume, and shipping marks
Packing List (prefix PL) states how goods are packed: contents per carton, piece counts, gross and net weight, carton dimensions, total volume, and shipping marks. Forwarders, customs, and buyer warehouses rely on PL — it must match the commercial invoice and actual shipment.
Core packing list fields
PL number and date, related CI number, seller and buyer, total cartons, lines (description, qty per carton, carton count, gross/net weight, dimensions), totals for weight and volume, shipping marks. LCL or palletized cargo can be explained in remarks.
Verification checklist
Do PL descriptions and quantities match CI? Does gross weight align with booking data? Does volume affect ocean freight? Do marks match carton printing? Errors cause demurrage, holds, or buyer rejection.
Packing list in TradeDocs
Enter or adjust packing lines on the deal page, then switch to the Packing List tab to preview. CI and PL on the same deal share letterhead and product context — less duplicate work.