JAMB Commerce 2013 Question 8

Question 8

Foreign Trade Documents

The document lodged with the customs authorities before a ship can leave the port is a

  1. A.shipping note.
  2. B.ship report.
  3. C.ship manifest.
  4. D.dock warrant.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (ship manifest.)

Explanation

The manifest lists all the cargo on board and must be given to customs before the ship is cleared to sail.