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What is a bill of lading? a document issued by a carrier acknowledging that specified goods have been received as cargo for carriage to a named place for delivery to the consignee who is usually identified.

A bill of lading (BL or BoL) is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity and destination of the goods being carried. A bill of lading also serves as a shipment receipt when the carrier delivers the goods at a predetermined destination.

The Bill of Lading is usually issued in three copies, one for the shipper, one for the final client and one is usually kept for the bank. When any one of these copies is surrendered, allowing the goods to be released, the other two copies are deemed null and void.

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.

The bill of lading (BOL) is a legal document that shippers must complete before a freight shipping process begins. A bill of lading protects both the carrier and the shipper. The document contains complete information on the type, quantity, and destination of the goods.

Three common characteristics of a bill of lading are that (a) it constitutes a receipt for the goods shipped or received by the carrier, (b) it constitutes a document of title for such goods3 and (c) it contains or evidences the contract of carriage by sea relating to the goods.

A bill of lading is (1) a contract between the carrier and the shipper whereby the carrier agrees to deliver the goods for an agreed-upon price to an agreed-upon destination; (2) a receipt for the goods, whereby the carrier certifies that it received the goods in good condition from the shipper; and (3) a certificate