What is bill of lading?

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What is bill of lading?

2007-03-25 19:06:22 · 3 answers · asked by syed 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance

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A bill of lading is a document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company that moves freight between specified ports for a specified charge. Usually prepared by the shipper on forms issued by the carrier, it serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage and a receipt for goods. There are different types of B/Ls

2007-03-25 19:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by flipper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Simply a list of contents in a truck.railcar,ship. etc. What it is 'laden' with.

2007-03-25 19:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by Rocco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

its an order/invoice

2007-03-25 19:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋