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DOCUMENTO EMBARQUE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
- Foreign Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- consignment note
1, record 1, English, consignment%20note
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- road consignment note 2, record 1, English, road%20consignment%20note
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The contract [for the carriage of goods by road] shall be confirmed by the making out of a consignment note ... in three original copies signed by the sender and by the carrier. ... When the goods which are to be carried have to be loaded in different vehicles, or are of different kinds or are divided into different lots, the sender or the carrier shall have the right to require a separate consignment note to be made out for each vehicle used, or for each kind or lot of goods. 3, record 1, English, - consignment%20note
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whereas the term "waybill" designates a document used for several modes of transport, "consignment note", when not qualified by the words "rail" or "air" (as in "air consignment note"), designates specifically the title of transport adopted internationally at the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (C.M.R.). 4, record 1, English, - consignment%20note
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
- Commerce extérieur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lettre de voiture
1, record 1, French, lettre%20de%20voiture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contrat de transport [de marchandises par route] est constaté par une lettre de voiture [...] établie en trois exemplaires originaux signés par l'expéditeur et par le transporteur [...] Lorsque la marchandise à transporter doit être chargée dans des véhicules différents, ou lorsqu'il s'agit de différentes espèces de marchandises ou de lots distincts, l'expéditeur ou le transporteur a le droit d'exiger l'établissement d'autant de lettres de voiture qu'il doit être utilisé de véhicules ou qu'il y a d'espèces ou de lots de marchandises. 2, record 1, French, - lettre%20de%20voiture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le texte (version française et version anglaise) de la Convention relative au contrat de transport international de marchandises par route (C.M.R.) se trouve dans la publication intitulée : «Transport Laws of the World», volume I: Road Conventions and Agreements, compiled by Don Hill and Malcolm Evans; 1977, Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. et dont le code de source est HITRA-1977. 3, record 1, French, - lettre%20de%20voiture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien qu'il s'agisse ici principalement de transport pour le commerce international, cela n'exclut pas l'usage de la lettre de voiture à des fins de commerce intérieur; cependant, on lui substitue souvent la feuille de route, ou le récépissé ou la déclaration d'expédition tenant lieu de lettre de voiture, ou tout autre document remplissant, pour le transport intérieur, des fonctions équivalentes. 3, record 1, French, - lettre%20de%20voiture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por carretera
- Comercio exterior
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carta de porte
1, record 1, Spanish, carta%20de%20porte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- hoja de ruta 2, record 1, Spanish, hoja%20de%20ruta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Documento análogo, en transporte terrestre, al conocimiento de embarque en transporte marítimo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - carta%20de%20porte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carta de porte contiene el nombre y domicilio del transportador, el del remitente y el de la persona a quien se expide la descripción de la mercancía, la indicación del flete y demás gastos, lugares de salida y destino y medio de transporte. 3, record 1, Spanish, - carta%20de%20porte
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Legal Documents
- Water Transport
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ocean bill of lading
1, record 2, English, ocean%20bill%20of%20lading
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ocean B/L 2, record 2, English, ocean%20B%2FL
correct
- maritime bill of lading 3, record 2, English, maritime%20bill%20of%20lading
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A receipt for the cargo and a contract for transportation between a shipper and the ocean carrier. 4, record 2, English, - ocean%20bill%20of%20lading
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Documents juridiques
- Transport par eau
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- connaissement maritime
1, record 2, French, connaissement%20maritime
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos jurídicos
- Transporte por agua
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- conocimiento marítimo
1, record 2, Spanish, conocimiento%20mar%C3%ADtimo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- conocimiento de embarque 2, record 2, Spanish, conocimiento%20de%20embarque
masculine noun
- conocimiento de embarque marítimo 3, record 2, Spanish, conocimiento%20de%20embarque%20mar%C3%ADtimo
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Documento que extiende el capitán del buque acreditando el embarque de las mercancías. 1, record 2, Spanish, - conocimiento%20mar%C3%ADtimo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Maritime Law
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- certificate of origin
1, record 3, English, certificate%20of%20origin
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A statement which must be submitted by an importer, certifying the country of origin of imported goods. 2, record 3, English, - certificate%20of%20origin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
certificate of origin: term standardized by the CGSB. 3, record 3, English, - certificate%20of%20origin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Droit maritime
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- certificat d'origine
1, record 3, French, certificat%20d%27origine
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document qui est utilisé surtout dans le crédit documentaire et qui atteste la provenance (lieu de fabrication et lieu d'expédition) ainsi que la valeur de la marchandise. 2, record 3, French, - certificat%20d%27origine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type de document est surtout utilisé en matière de commerce extérieur. La production d'un certificat d'origine est en principe obligatoire chaque fois qu'un régime privilégié est attaché à l'origine déclarée en douane (exonérations, abattements, etc.) 3, record 3, French, - certificat%20d%27origine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
certificat d'origine : terme normalisé par l'ONGC. 4, record 3, French, - certificat%20d%27origine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Derecho marítimo
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- certificado de origen
1, record 3, Spanish, certificado%20de%20origen
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Documento que emite un productor, o las autoridades competentes para certificar legalmente el origen y la nacionalidad de producción de una mercancía y que se anexa a una remesa comercial de documentos que incluye el conocimiento de embarque. 2, record 3, Spanish, - certificado%20de%20origen
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Transport of Goods
- Maritime Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mate's receipt
1, record 4, English, mate%27s%20receipt
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A document issued by the shipowner to the shipper, acknowledging that he has received the goods in the condition stated therein, and that the goods are in his possession and at his risk. 2, record 4, English, - mate%27s%20receipt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the boat note is signed by the cargo officer aboard the ship, it becomes a "mate's receipt." With many shipping companies it is the practice to give an official "mate's receipt" irrespective of the fact that a boat note may be provided by the shipper. Modern practice is to present a copy of the shipping note as the boat note, which when endorsed, becomes the "mate's receipt." 3, record 4, English, - mate%27s%20receipt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The mate's receipt is qualified or foul if it contains adverse comments on the condition of the goods, and clean if it does not. 2, record 4, English, - mate%27s%20receipt
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Transport de marchandises
- Droit maritime
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- billet de bord
1, record 4, French, billet%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bon d'embarquement 2, record 4, French, bon%20d%27embarquement
masculine noun
- billet d'embarquement 3, record 4, French, billet%20d%27embarquement
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos comerciales y administrativos
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
- Transporte de mercancías
- Derecho marítimo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- recibo de a bordo
1, record 4, Spanish, recibo%20de%20a%20bordo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- recibo de bordo 2, record 4, Spanish, recibo%20de%20bordo
correct, masculine noun
- recibo del segundo 3, record 4, Spanish, recibo%20del%20segundo
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recibo provisional, entregado al cargador por el segundo de a bordo y que atestigua el embarque de las mercancías. Contra este documento, el cargador retira el conocimiento de la compañía de navegación, o su representante. El recibo de a bordo no tiene el valor jurídico del conocimiento, porque no contiene las condiciones de fletamento y no constituye por sí mismo un título de propiedad de las mercancías, ni un contrato de transporte. 4, record 4, Spanish, - recibo%20de%20a%20bordo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
comprobante de recibo de a bordo. 4, record 4, Spanish, - recibo%20de%20a%20bordo
Record 4, Key term(s)
- recibo del segundo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-08-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- certificate of inspection
1, record 5, English, certificate%20of%20inspection
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A document certifying that merchandise (such as perishable goods) was in good condition immediately prior to its shipment. 1, record 5, English, - certificate%20of%20inspection
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- certificat d'inspection
1, record 5, French, certificat%20d%27inspection
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document signé par une personne autorisée qui atteste que la marchandise est en bon état juste avant l'expédition. 1, record 5, French, - certificat%20d%27inspection
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- certificado de inspección
1, record 5, Spanish, certificado%20de%20inspecci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Documento que expide en el puerto de salida una firma especializada para constatar el estado en que se encuentra un producto en el momento de embarque. 1, record 5, Spanish, - certificado%20de%20inspecci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-07-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- certificate of acceptance 1, record 6, English, certificate%20of%20acceptance
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- certificat d'acceptation
1, record 6, French, certificat%20d%27acceptation
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- certificado de aceptación
1, record 6, Spanish, certificado%20de%20aceptaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Documento dado por un organismo encargado de comprobar que la mercancía es de conformidad con el pedido. Se solicita por un mandatario del comprador. La comprobación puede tener lugar en la fábrica, antes de la expedición o en el puerto de embarque. Su entrega suele dar motivo a una recepción provisional. 1, record 6, Spanish, - certificado%20de%20aceptaci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Law
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Foreign Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- waybill
1, record 7, English, waybill
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- way-bill 2, record 7, English, way%2Dbill
- w.b. 3, record 7, English, w%2Eb%2E
- W.B. 3, record 7, English, W%2EB%2E
- W/B 4, record 7, English, W%2FB
officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a document containing a list of goods and shipping instructions relative to a shipment, prepared and transported by a common carrier. 3, record 7, English, - waybill
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A document made out by the carrier at the point of origin which shows the point of origin, destination, route, consignor, consignee, description of shipment, and freight charge. 5, record 7, English, - waybill
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
waybill and W/B : Officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 6, record 7, English, - waybill
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit des transports
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
- Camionnage
- Commerce extérieur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- feuille de route
1, record 7, French, feuille%20de%20route
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
document délivré par le transporteur (chemin de fer ou camion) comprenant la description officielle d'un envoi. Ce document sert d'attestation pour les assurances en cas de sinistre. 2, record 7, French, - feuille%20de%20route
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de transporte
- Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
- Transporte por camión
- Comercio exterior
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- hoja de ruta
1, record 7, Spanish, hoja%20de%20ruta
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Es el documento que contiene la misma información que el conocimiento de embarque, pero que no representa un contrato de transporte. 2, record 7, Spanish, - hoja%20de%20ruta
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No debe confundirse con carta de porte, puesto que esta última es documento fehaciente de la existencia de un contrato de transporte. 2, record 7, Spanish, - hoja%20de%20ruta
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