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bill of lad·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
bill of lading, waybillnoun
a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper acknowledging receipt of the goods being shipped and specifying the terms of delivery
Wiktionary
bill of ladingnoun
A document by which the master of a ship (or any other carrier) acknowledges receipt of goods for transport
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Bill of lading
A bill of lading (sometimes abbreviated as B/L or BoL) is a document issued by a carrier (or their agent) to acknowledge receipt of cargo for shipment. Although in England, the term once related only to carriage by sea, a bill of lading may be used for any type of carriage of goods.Bills of lading are one of three crucial documents used in international trade to ensure that exporters receive payment and importers receive the merchandise. The other two documents are a policy of insurance and an invoice. Whereas a bill of lading is negotiable, both a policy and an invoice are assignable. In international trade outside the United States, bills of lading are distinct from waybills in that the latter are not transferable and do not confer title. Nevertheless, the UK Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 grants "all rights of suit under the contract of carriage" to the lawful holder of a bill of lading, or to the consignee under a sea waybill or a ship's delivery order.
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bill of lading
A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper, detailing the type, quantity and destination of the goods being carried. It serves as a shipment receipt when the carrier delivers the goods at a predetermined destination. This document is required in all claims for compensation for any damage, delay, or loss; and for resolution of disputes regarding ownership of the cargo.
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Bill of lading
A bill of lading is a document used in the transport of goods. It serves several purposes in domestic and international trade.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
bill of lading
A memorandum by which the master of a ship acknowledges the receipt of the goods specified therein, and promises to deliver them, in like good condition, to the consignee, or his order. It differs from a charter-party insomuch as it is given only for a single article or more, laden amongst the sundries of a ship's cargo.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bill of lading in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bill of lading in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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