Discover the essentials of ocean bills of lading, legal documents critical for shipping goods internationally, defining roles, responsibilities, and shipment details.
Learn what a claused bill of lading is, its impact on shipments, why it may lead to financial loss, and how to prevent it. Understand "dirty" vs. regular bills.
In global shipping, the Bill of Lading (BL) is one of the most critical documents. It serves as a receipt for goods, evidence of a contract of carriage, and, most importantly, a document of title.