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In other words, the bill of lading is proof of a contract between the carrier and the shipper and is useful as a document of title proving lawful possession or ownership of the [[goods]] shipped. | In other words, the bill of lading is proof of a contract between the carrier and the shipper and is useful as a document of title proving lawful possession or ownership of the [[goods]] shipped. | ||
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[[Category:Shipping Terms]] | [[Category:Shipping Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:21, August 7, 2014
A bill of lading is a document in commercial law consisting of a receipt given by a carrier to a shipper of goods, for goods given to the shipper for transportation.
In other words, the bill of lading is proof of a contract between the carrier and the shipper and is useful as a document of title proving lawful possession or ownership of the goods shipped.