Dock Receipt?

 A dock receipt is a document designed to provide the exporter with proof of delivery of the cargo to the international carrier in good condition. It is often prepared by the exporter or freight forwarder and is signed by the warehouse worker or agent of the carrier upon receipt of the goods. Once the goods are delivered and signed for, the inland carrier provides the dock receipt to the freight forwarder as evidence it has successfully completed delivery of the goods. This is important in case the goods are lost or damaged after delivery to the dock and before arriving at their international destination.

A dock receipt should include:

• the name and contact information for the exporter, the ultimate consignee, forwarding agent, and the notify parties;
• the place, date and time of the inland delivery of the goods;
• vessel, booking and loading instructions for the international carriage of the goods;
• a description of the goods including their weights and dimensions, the number and kinds of packages, any marks and numbers on those packages, and whether any of the goods are hazardous;
• any special instructions for the shipment.