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Bill of Lading

Bill of Lading

Created OnFebruary 5, 2018
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A B/L is the basic document between a shipper and a carrier and a shipper and consignee. It represents the contract of carriage and defines the terms and conditions of carriage. It is the final receipt from the carrier for the goods shown on it and for the condition of the goods. It describes the nature, quantity and weight of the cargo carried. It is also the document of title of the goods shown.

Related:

  • Hague Rules and Hague-Visby Rules
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Hamburg Rules
  • Affreightment
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • Breach of contract

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