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Document Readiness Checklist
Pick mode and direction, tick the documents you have, and see what is still blocking a clean handoff to your forwarder or broker.
Quick answer
Select sea, air or road and export or import to get a practical document checklist with progress on critical items and a clear readiness status.
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Progress is saved in this browser for the selected mode and direction.
How to use this calculator
- 1 Fill in the labelled inputs for your scenario (costs, sizes, rates or distances).
- 2 Read the live outputs — totals, ratios and recommendations update as you type.
- 3 Stress-test a worse case (lower conversion, higher freight, denser cartons) before you commit budget.
- 4 Share the page URL with your team, then productise the workflow with Samvara when you are ready.
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Frequently asked questions
Which documents are usually critical?
Commercial invoice and packing list almost always are. Carriage documents (B/L or AWB), export declaration and import entry are critical depending on direction and mode.
Do I always need a certificate of origin?
Not always — it depends on preference programmes, buyer contracts and customs requirements on the lane.
Can I save my progress?
Yes. This checklist stores ticks in your browser for the selected mode and direction so you can return on the same device.
What if we ship dangerous goods?
Enable the dangerous-goods item and treat declarations as critical. Incomplete DG paperwork is a common booking blocker.