--- title: What is the Packing List? description: Learn what a Packing List is, what it’s used for, and why it’s important for organizing and checking shipments. --- [Skip to content](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-a-packing-list#main-content) - [English](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-a-packing-list) - [Español](https://help.shipsmart.global/es/knowledge-base/qué-es-la-packing-list) - [Português](https://help.shipsmart.global/pt/knowledge-base/o-que-é-a-packing-list) English Show submenu for translations ![logo\_shipsmart\_2024 branco](https://help.shipsmart.global/hubfs/logo_shipsmart_2024%20branco.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-a-packing-list) - [Español](https://help.shipsmart.global/es/knowledge-base/qué-es-la-packing-list) - [Português](https://help.shipsmart.global/pt/knowledge-base/o-que-é-a-packing-list) English Show submenu for translations Ajuda? ¿Ayuda? 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