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In logistics operations, amanifestserves as the master list of all cargo items loaded onto a vehicle, container, aircraft, or vessel. According to CLT 4.0, it details shipment identifiers, consignee addresses, weights, cube measurements, and associated documentation like bills of lading or invoices. The manifest ensures accountability and traceability from origin to destination by allowing carriers and receivers to cross-check cargo content against documentation. It is used in dispatch and tracking to confirm that the correct freight has been loaded and helps prevent mis-shipments or loss. Unlike a picking list, which is used in order fulfillment within the warehouse, the manifest is used for transportation verification. The manifest also plays a regulatory role, especially for hazardous materials or international cargo, where customs and compliance verification depend on its accuracy.