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Bill of Lading (BOL)

Bill of Lading (BOL)

A legal document serving as a receipt of goods, contract of carriage, and document of title.

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What is a Bill of Lading?

A bill of lading is a legal document that serves three purposes: receipt of goods, contract of carriage, and document of title. It provides evidence of the contract between the shipper and carrier and can be negotiable or non-negotiable.

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