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BL or Bill of Landing (BL or BoL) is a legal document that serves three important functions in shipping and logistics:
- It is a receipt for the goods being shipped.
- It is a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier.
- It is a document of title, which means that the person who holds the BL is the owner of the goods.
The BL or Bill of Landing is issued by the carrier to the shipper when the goods are accepted for shipment. The BL must be signed by the carrier’s agent, and it must contain the following information:
- The names and addresses of the shipper and the consignee.
- The description of the goods being shipped.
- The quantity of the goods being shipped.
- The weight of the goods being shipped.
- The freight charges.
- The terms of payment.
- The routing of the shipment.
The BL or Bill of Landingis an important document for both the shipper and the carrier. For the shipper, the BL is proof that the goods have been shipped and that the carrier is responsible for their safe delivery. For the carrier, the BL is a contract of carriage that sets out the terms and conditions under which the goods will be transported.
The BL or Bill of Landing is also an important document for customs clearance. When goods are imported into a country, they must be cleared through customs. The BL is used by customs officials to verify the identity and quantity of the goods being imported.
The BL is a negotiable document, which means that it can be transferred to another party. This is useful for financing shipments, as the BL can be used as collateral for a loan.
The BL is an essential document in international shipping. It is used to track shipments, to ensure that goods are delivered to the correct destination, and to resolve disputes.
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