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Bill of Lading (Draft)
This is a shipper's draft. The legal bill of lading is issued and signed only by the carrier or its agent.
Particulars furnished by shipper
| Container / seal | Pkgs | Description of goods | Gross kg | CBM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bill of Lading (Draft) Maker
Prepare the draft details your carrier or forwarder needs to issue the bill of lading. Check every field before submission.
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How to prepare a Bill of Lading (Draft)
- Copy shipper, consignee and notify-party details from the booking instructions.
- Enter the vessel, ports, place of receipt and delivery, and freight terms.
- Add container, seal, package, cargo, weight and volume details, then send the draft to the carrier.
Before you issue it
- Booking reference
- Shipper, consignee and notify party
- Vessel and port details
- Container and seal numbers
- Cargo description, weight and CBM
Accuracy tips
- Consignee 'To order' makes the B/L negotiable.
- Description must match the L/C exactly when trading on L/C.
- Confirm freight terms against your Incoterms.