Vessel Booking Form

Reserve cargo space on ocean carriers

VESSEL BOOKING FORM

Booking Ref:

Date:

Logistics Provider / Agent

Ocean Freight Department

Port Office, Pier 7

contact@logistics.com

Shipper (Exporter)

Steamship Line / Carrier

Routing Details

Port of Loading (POL)

Port of Discharge (POD)

Estimated ETD

Estimated ETA

Vessel Name

Voyage No.

Description of Goods

#	Commodity / Description	Weight (MT)	Volume (CBM)	Packaging
1

Equipment & Container Specs

Container Size/Type

Quantity of Units

Cargo Ready Date

Special Instructions / Remarks

Booking Requested By

Authorized Applicant

Accepted By (Carrier/Agent)

Final Confirmation Signature

This booking is subject to the carrier's standard terms and conditions. Freight charges are payable as per the agreed tariff. Vessel and schedule are subject to change without prior notice.

Vessel Booking Facts

A **Vessel Booking Form** (also known as a Booking Request or Booking Note) is the first formal step in securing cargo space on an ocean vessel. It acts as an offer to use the carrier's services for a specific shipment.

Key Components of a Booking:

POL & POD

The Port of Loading and Discharge define the journey and help determines the freight rate.

ETD / ETA

Estimated dates are crucial for supply chain planning and inland haulage coordination.