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  • Bill of Lading

    A hauler or carrier’s contract, which may also act as the receipt of goods transported and delivered to the consignee. Examples of various bills of lading: Clean/Clear; Ocean; Order; Short-Form; Straight; and Through.

  • Clean Bill of Lading


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  • Export Bill of Lading

    Issued by a carrier covering the transportation of goods from a domestic point of origin to a foreign destination.

  • Government Bill of Lading (GBL)

    A Bill of Lading used by the United States Government for shipment of government-owned property or for goods being delivered to the government.

  • Ocean Bill of Lading

    A bill of lading used by ocean carriers for marine transportation of goods.

  • Order Bill of Lading

    A negotiable bill of lading between carrier and consignor by which legal possession of the shipment may be ordered by endorsement from person to person. It enables a shipper to collect for a shipment before it reaches its destination. Sometimes used by shippers to consign shipments to themselves so that delivery is made only upon the shipper’s order.

    See Also: Bill of Lading

  • Straight Bill of Lading

    A contract document which provides for direct shipment to a consignee.