La carta de porte
Example: La carta de porte debe incluir todos los detalles del envío.
Definition
"La carta de porte" is a legal document used in logistics that details the terms and conditions of the transportation of goods. It serves as a receipt issued by the carrier to the shipper and includes information such as the type, quantity, and destination of the shipment.
Etymology
The term "la carta de porte" originates from Spanish, where "carta" means 'letter' or 'document' and "porte" relates to 'carriage' or 'transport.' Historically, it referred to a written document that granted permission to carry goods, evolving into the official transport contract used today.
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"La carta de porte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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