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 transported.
Who issues the bill of lading?
A Bill of Lading (B/L) is a critical document in the shipping and logistics industry, serving as both a receipt for goods and a contract of carriage between a shipper and a carrier
The Vessel’s Final Stop: Understanding the Port of Discharge in Maritime Transport
This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the port of discharge, exploring its meaning, significance, and various synonyms used in the industry
5 Essential Notes about: CFR Incoterms (Cost and Freight)
CFR Incoterms (Cost and Freight) means that the seller is obliged to deliver the goods onboard of the vessel. The…
5 Essential Notes about: FAS Incoterms (Free Alongside Ship)
FAS Incoterms (Free Alongside Ship) means that the seller must place the goods alongside the ship nominated by the buyer.…
5 Essential Notes about: CIP Incoterms
Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP Incoterms) means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier at an agreed…
5 Essential Notes about: CPT Incoterms (Carriage Paid To)
Carriage Paid To (CPT Incoterms) means that the seller delivers the goods at agreed place in origin country. The seller…
5 Essential Notes about: Free On Board (FOB) Incoterms
Free On Board (FOB) as a most frequently used Incoterms globally, is only applied to sea and waterway shipments. In…
5 Essential Notes about: Free Carrier (FCA) Incoterms
Free Carrier (FCA) means that the seller delivers the goods at its own premises or another named place to the…
5 Essential Notes about: Ex Works (EXW) Incoterms
Ex Works (EXW) means that the seller delivers the goods at the disposal of the buyer at a named place…
Incoterms : Shipping Guide Every Trader Must Know
As a trader or a person working in trade, you’re definitely familiar with Incoterms. Since these terms are defined based…
New Maersk Container Tracking | Container Tracking Service Update
Simultaneously with our recent update on shipping line pages, we have also launched new Maersk container tracking. Although we have…