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PDF Documents for Shipping Companies and Shipowners

1 min read·25 July 2026

Bills of lading, cargo manifests and ship certificates are legally required documents in the maritime sector. PDFrust helps shipping companies streamline their document workflow digitally.

Waybill and Bill of Lading

Bill of Lading, cargo instructions and CMR waybill are merged per shipment. Watermarks with shipowner name and document number ensure transport document authenticity.

Ship certificates and class registration

ISM certificate, class register and safety management certificate are bundled per vessel as a certificates dossier. Splitting makes it easy to produce only the relevant certificates at port state control.

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Crew dossier and certificates of competency

STCW certificates, certificate of competency and medical certificates are bundled per crew member. Compression reduces storage demand in the HR system.

Cargo and port documents

Customs documents, port clearance and dangerous goods declarations are compiled per port as a cargo dossier. PDFrust compresses large cargo manifests for email distribution to port authorities.

Safety and environmental documentation

MARPOL compliance statement, oil record book and sewage record are bundled per voyage. Flatten ensures logs cannot be altered after closing.

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