Free shipping document tool

Free Shipper's Letter of Instruction Generator

Organize shipper, forwarder, routing, product and handling information in a general SLI worksheet, then print it or save it as PDF.

Instruction details

Organize shipment instructions for your forwarder. Use the forwarder's required form when one is specified.

Goods

QtyDescriptionSchedule B / HSValue

This is a general-purpose browser tool. Confirm the format and information required by your forwarder, carrier, customer, broker or agency.

From free tool to repeat workflow

Create the SLI, invoice, packing list and related paperwork from one shipment.

If you prepare export paperwork repeatedly, Shipping Documents Pro can keep recurring parties, products and shipment data together so the SLI does not become another separate file you rebuild from scratch.

No credit card required · 5 print/PDF evaluation uses · $199 one-time purchase if you keep it. Want to see one shipment feed multiple documents first? Try the free shipment builder.

What the desktop software adds

Save recurring customers, consignees and carriers
Save products and reuse line-item information
Reuse one shipment across multiple documents
Duplicate prior shipments instead of starting over
Import line items from CSV
Keep shipment history locally on Windows
What an SLI does

Give the forwarder clear shipment instructions.

A Shipper's Letter of Instruction is commonly used to communicate shipment details and instructions from the shipper to a freight forwarder or logistics provider. The exact information and legal purpose can vary, and many forwarders use their own required form.

Information commonly organized on an SLI

  • Shipper / USPPI and consignee information
  • Freight forwarder information
  • Destination and routing instructions
  • Shipment references
  • Product descriptions and quantities
  • Schedule B or HS references when applicable
  • Values and handling instructions

Before sending the SLI

Confirm the forwarder accepts your format
Check party names and addresses
Match quantities and descriptions to related documents
Confirm routing and filing instructions
Use current export-filing guidance when filing is required

This tool is not an export filing service and does not transmit data to government systems.

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