What is a bill of ladding?

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A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to acknowledge the receipt of goods and to specify the terms of their transportation.

It serves as a contract between the shipper and the carrier, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the goods.
It acts as a receipt for the goods, confirming their delivery to the carrier.
It provides evidence of title to the goods and can be used as a document of ownership.
It outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of the carrier and the shipper during transportation.
Examples of information included in a bill of lading are the names and addresses of the shipper and consignee, the description of the goods, the freight charges, and the delivery instructions.

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The Bill of lading is the consignee and freight forwarder cargo releasing bill.

(depend on terms fob/ cnf)

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BILL OF LADING MEANS GOODS CLEARANCE CHARGE BILL

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