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A bill of lading must be transferable, and serves three main functions: it is a conclusive receipt, i.e. an acknowledgement that the goods have been loaded; and. it contains or evidences the terms of the contract of carriage; and. it serves as a document of title to the goods, subject to the nemo dat rule.

A Bill of Lading is a receipt for the cargo, which contains all the pertinent information for the shipment.It includes the shipper/consignee information, container numbers, seals, piece counts, weights, and more. Without the Bill of Lading, the cargo cannot be released.

Typically three bills are issuedone for the shipper, one for the consignee, and one for the banker, broker, or third party.Because the bill of lading is a document of title, it is valuable.

Typically, a bill of lading will include the names and addresses of the shipper (consigner) and receiver (consignee), shipment date, quantity, exact weight, value, and freight classification.

What Is an Ocean Bill of Lading? An ocean bill of lading is a document required for the transportation of goods overseas across international waters. An ocean bill of lading serves as both the carrier's receipt to the shipper, and as a collection document or an invoice.

Start by adding the date that you're creating the document. Enter a bill of lading number. Apply the appropriate barcode. Enter any necessary ID number or PRO number provided by the shipper. Enter your PO or reference number.

Start by adding the date that you're creating the document. Enter a bill of lading number. Apply the appropriate barcode. Enter any necessary ID number or PRO number provided by the shipper. Enter your PO or reference number.