A document, issued by a carrier to a shipper, that serves a threefold purpose. 1) A receipt for the goods delivered to the carrier for shipment; 2) A definition of the contract of carriage of the goods from the port of shipment to the port of destination listed in the bill of lading 3) Evidence of title to the relative goods.
Receipt for a shipment by boat, that includes freight charges and title to the merchandise.
Document indicating that the exporter will consign a shipment to an international carrier for transportation to a specified foreign market and indicates the terms of the contract of carriage. The ocean B/L serves as a collection document.
A bill of lading (B/L) indicating that the exporter consigns a shipment to a vessel for transportation to a specified port. Unlike an inland B/L, the ocean B/L also serves as a collection document. If it is a “straight” B/L, the foreign buyer can obtain the shipment from the carrier by simply showing proof of identity. If a “negotiable” B/L is used, the buyer must provide the original ocean bill of lading, or post a bond, or meet other conditions agreeable to the seller.
Bill of lading including shipment on an ocean vessel, also called a "marine bill of lading." Although port-to-port, multimodal, and charter party bills of lading are all ocean bills of lading, many banks persist in issuing letters of credit that call simply for ocean bills of lading and then applying the requirements for port-to-port bills of lading. See also " bill of lading," " port-to-port bill of lading," " multimodal bill of lading."
a contract between a shipper and an ocean carrier to deliver livestock and a receipt from the carrier
a document that provides terms between an exporter and international carrier for the shipment of goods to a foreign location overseas
A bill of lading (B/L) indicating that the exporter consigns a shipment to an international carrier for transportation to a specified foreign market. Unlike an inland B/L, the ocean B/L also serves as a collection document. If it is a "straight" B/L, the foreign buyer can obtain the shipment from the carrier by simply showing proof of identity. If a "negotiable" B/L is used, the buyer must first pay for the goods, post a bond, or meet other conditions agreeable to the seller. Compare Air waybill, Inland bill of lading, and Through bill of lading.
Receipt and contract of carriage with a steamship company movement of goods between ports.
A receipt for the cargo and a contract for transportation issued by an ocean carrier. When issued in negotiable form, it is also an instrument of title.
A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made negotiable, can be bought, sold or traded while the goods are in-transit.
Prepared by the carrier or freight forwarder as a contract between the owner of the goods and the carrier; needed by the buyer to take possession of the goods.
A receipt for the cargo and a contract for transportation between a shipper and the ocean carrier.
A bill of lading indicating that the exporter consigns a shipment to an international carrier for transportation to a specified foreign market. Unlike the inland type, the ocean bill of lading also serves as a collection document. If it is a straight bill of lading, the foreign buyer can obtain the shipment from the carrier by simply showing proof of identity. If a negotiable bill of lading is used, the buyer must first pay for the goods, post a bond, or meet other conditions agreeable to the seller. Compare INLAND BILL OF LADING, THROUGH BILL OF LADING.
A bill of lading indicating that the exporter consigns a shipment to an international carrier for transport to a specified foreign destination. Unlike an inland bill of lading, the ocean bill of lading also serves as a collection document.
Bill of Lading (B/L) issued by the actual shipping line.→ Air Waybill → Consignment Note → Through Bill of Lading
Issued by: Steamship line Purpose: Each carrier has its own bill of lading form. Serves as contract of carriage between carrier and shipper, spelling out legal responsibilities and liability limits for all parties to the shipment. The B/L also can be used to transfer title to the goods to a party named in the document. Specifics shipment details, such as number of pieces, weight, destination, etc. Usually three signed originals issued. Licensed consolidators (NVOCCs) issue their own B/Ls to shippers.
A bill of lading issued by the ocean-going carriers.
A contract between a exporter and an international carrier for transport of merchandise to a specified foreign market. Compare Inland Bill of Lading, Through Bill of Lading.