Glossary

• Bill of Entry: See Export Permit.
• B/L (Bill of Lading): A document issued by a carrier, or its agent, to the shipper as a contract of carriage of goods. It is also a receipt for cargo accepted for transportation and must be presented for delivery at the destination.
• C&F (Cost and Freight): A term of sale where the price includes all expenses up to the port of discharge, excluding insurance.
• Cancellation of Registration Form: See Export Certificate.
• CAP (Car-Arrival-Progress): The vehicle buyer’s personal tracking page on the Linked Motors platform. Once payment is confirmed, access is provided to track shipment progress.
• CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight): A term of sale where the price includes insurance and all costs up to the destination port.
• City Delivery: A service provided by Linked Motors to transfer the vehicle from the port to a designated city or border.
• Clearing Agent: A person or company authorized to handle customs clearance processes.
• Commercial Invoice: A document required by customs to determine the value for duties and taxes.
• Consignee: The person who becomes the owner of the vehicle in the destination country.
• Deregistration Certificate: See Export Certificate.
• DHL Delivery Address: Address used by Linked Motors to send shipping documents (not the vehicle).
• EAA: East Africa Automobile Services – pre-export inspection authority.
• ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival): Expected arrival date/time of shipment.
• ETD (Estimated Time of Departure): Expected departure date/time of shipment.
• Export Certificate: Confirms the vehicle is legally exported and deregistered in Japan.
• Export Permit: Issued by Japanese Customs confirming export compliance.
• FOB (Free on Board):
  • Price of the vehicle itself
  • Includes all charges up to loading onto the vessel
• Forwarding Agent: Handles transportation from port to the destination country.
• Import Permit: Government-issued permission to import goods (required in some countries).
• Inspection Certificate: Confirms vehicle passed pre-export inspection.
• Insurance Document: Proof of insurance (for CIF shipments).
• Intertek: Inspection Company for Mozambique imports.
• ITAC: South Africa trade authority managing imports/exports.
• JEVIC: Japanese inspection authority required for some countries (e.g., Kenya, Zambia).
• LOA (Letter of Authority): Required for vehicle import in certain countries.
• Notify Party: Person notified about shipment arrival.
• NRCS: South African regulator issuing LOA.
• Packing List: Detailed list of shipment contents.
• Port of Departure: Location where shipment leaves.
• Port of Discharge: Location where shipment arrives and unloads.
• Performa Invoice: Final estimate based on selected vehicle and shipping terms.
• Shipping Agent: Handles cargo and vessel operations at ports.
• Transshipment: Transfer of cargo between vessels during transit.
• TT Copy: Bank transfer proof document.
• Under Offer: Vehicle already reserved by another buyer.
• Vanning Charge: Fee for loading the container.
• Vehicle Destination: Country where vehicle will be registered.
• Zampost: Zambia postal operator selling vehicles through partners.

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