What is a bill of lading?

It is a document created by a freight forwarder or a shipping company

What information is needed in a BL:

• Description of merchandise

• Shipper and Consignee

• Bill of Lading number

• Consignee or Consignee

• Notify Party

• The gross weight of the merchandise

• Container number

• Seal number

What kinds of BL of Lading exist?

BL MASTER: It is a document that the shipping company issues all the information of an import and export.

BL HOUSE: It is a document issued by whoever exports the cargo of an import and export.