Which document includes the declaration that contents are fully described and properly prepared for transport?

• A. Air Waybill
• B. Handling Procedure
• C. Certificate of Transport Compliance
• D. Certification Statement

Answer: (D)

The statement being tested is about the formal attestation that every item in the shipment has been described accurately and prepared for transport according to the regulations. The Certification Statement serves exactly this purpose: it is the shipper’s declaration that the contents are fully described, properly packaged, marked, and labeled, and prepared for safe transport. This declaration is a key compliance step before the carrier will accept and load the shipment, especially for dangerous goods shipments, as it confirms adherence to regulatory requirements.

The air waybill is the contract of carriage and conveys shipment details to the carrier, but it does not contain the explicit declaration that the contents are fully described and properly prepared. A Handling Procedure is an internal document outlining how a shipment should be managed, not a regulatory declaration. A Certificate of Transport Compliance would indicate general compliance, but it does not specifically capture the shipper’s declaration about proper description and preparation. The Certification Statement is the document that explicitly includes that declaration.