A standard weight list for international trade, a shipping document recording the weights of the goods in a consignment for the benefit of the freight forwarder, carrier, consignee and customs. Drafted in neutral form for businesses in England & Wales.
How to use this template - Replace every
[SQUARE-BRACKET]field before use. - A weight list is a commercial/logistics document, not a contract. It is often used alongside the packing list and commercial invoice, and should be consistent with them. - Accurate weights matter for freight charges, load planning, safety and customs, errors can cause delays or penalties.
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WEIGHT LIST
Exporter / Consignor: [NAME, ADDRESS, COUNTRY] Consignee: [NAME, ADDRESS, COUNTRY]
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight List No. | [NUMBER] |
| Date | [DATE] |
| Commercial Invoice No. | [NUMBER] |
| Packing List No. | [NUMBER] |
| Purchase Order No. | [NUMBER] |
| Vessel / flight / vehicle | [DETAILS] |
| Port/airport of loading | [PLACE] |
| Port/airport of discharge | [PLACE] |
| Container / seal No. (if any) | [NUMBER] |
Weight details
| Pkg / Mark & No. | No. of packages | Description of goods | Net weight (kg) | Gross weight (kg) | Dimensions (cm) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | [ ] | [DESCRIPTION] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| [2] | [ ] | [DESCRIPTION] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Totals:
- Total number of packages: [ ]
- Total net weight: [ ] kg
- Total gross weight: [ ] kg
- Total volume: [ ] m³
Declaration: We certify that the weights and particulars stated above are true and correct.
Signed: __________________ Name: [NAME] Position: [TITLE] Date: [DATE] For and on behalf of [COMPANY NAME]
--- This template is a starting point and not legal advice. For customs, dangerous-goods or carrier weight-declaration requirements (e.g. verified gross mass for sea freight), take specialist advice. Governing law: England & Wales.