A document by which the master of a ship (or any other carrier) acknowledges receipt of goods for transport
A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company that acknowledges receipt of the goods It signifies which freight is to be moved between specified points for a specified charge As the most fundamental document in goods transportation, it serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage and a receipt for goods It is prepared by the shipper on forms issued by the carrier
A B/L is the basic document between a shipper and a carrier and a shipper and consignee It represents the contract of carriage and defines the terms and conditions of carriage It is the final receipt from the carrier for the goods shown on it and for the condition of the goods It describes the nature, quantity and weight of the cargo carried It is also the document of title of the goods shown
A document issued by a carrier to a shipper, listing and acknowledging receipt of goods for transport and specifying terms of delivery
A contract between a common carrier and a shipper to transport goods to a named destination The bill of lading is also a receipt for the goods Bills of lading are usually negotiable, meaning they are made to the order of a particular party and can be endorsed to transfer title to another party
A document issued by a railroad or other carrier It acknowledges the receipt of specified goods for transportation to a certain place, it sets forth the contract between the shipper and the carrier, and it provides for proper delivery of the goods
a document that conveys the title to the goods; a contract by a carrier for delivery of the goods; and a receipt for the merchandise being shipped The bill of lading may be issued as either straight (non-negotiable) or to order (negotiable)
An instrument issued by a warehouseman or carrier to a shipper that serves as a receipt for goods shipped, as evidence of the contract of carriage, and as a document of title for the goods
A document by which the Master of a ship acknowledges having received in good order and condition (or the reverse) certain specified goods consigned to him by some particular shipper, and binds himself to deliver them in similar condition, unless the perils of the sea, fire or enemies prevent him, to the consignees of the shippers at the point of destination on their paying him the stipulated freight A bill of lading specifies the name of the master, the port and destination of the ship, the goods, the consignee, and the rate of freight
Official legal document representing ownership of cargo, a negotiable document to receive cargo, and the contract for cargo between the shipper and the carrier
Transport document issued by the carrier or a document establishing the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which the freight is to be moved between specific points for a specified charge
A document created for a given shipment that indicates the contents and destination, and forms a contractual basis for claims or resolution with the carrier if required
The most common form of affreightment which serves three purposes: the contract of carriage between the shipowner and shipper, outlining the liability of carrier, it is also the shipowner's receipt for the goods and the document of title to them; (i e , as a negotiable document, interest can be assigned to a third party)
A written acknowledgement issued by a carrier as bailee, constituting both a receipt and a contract undertaking to deliver the goods at a specific place to a named person or to his order Title to the goods may be passed by transfer of the bill of lading
The is your contract with the carrier It is your receipt for your goods and the contract for their transportation Your signature acknowledges that your goods have been loaded on the moving van and "released to the carrier"
A contract between a freight company and a shipper regarding transportation, which includes the exact contents of the delivery
A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specified points 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
This is a document issued by the captain of a vessel or vehicle, on behalf of the distribution company responsible for the shipment of the goods he is carrying, stating that goods stowed on board are in (apparently) good condition The memorandum bears other details such as the place of departure, the destination, the price of the freight etc The bill of lading is evidence of a contract
A document issued by a carrier (railroad, steamship or trucking company) which serves as a receipt for the goods to be delivered to a designated person or to his order The bill of lading describes the conditions under which the goods are accepted by the carrier and details that nature and quantity of the goods, name of vessel (if shipped by sea), identifying marks and numbers, destination, etc The person sending the goods is the "shipper" or "consignor," the company or agent transporting the goods is the "carrier", and the person for whom the goods are destined is the "consignee" Bills of lading may be negotiable or non-negotiable If negotiable, i e , payable to the shippers order and properly endorsed, title to the goods passes upon delivery of the bill of lading
a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper acknowledging receipt of the goods being shipped and specifying the terms of delivery