Bill of Lading (B/L)
Contract of carriage and document of title for ocean and multimodal shipments.
- Abbreviation
- B/L
- Category
- shipping
- Key fields
- 6
When is it required?
Issued when cargo is received for export; required for customs clearance and cargo release.
Key fields
- B/L number
- Shipper/consignee/notify
- Voyage/service reference
- Port of loading/discharge
- Container/seal numbers
- Freight terms
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