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A bill of lading is the shipping document that records what is being shipped, who the shipper, carrier and consignee are, and where it is going. It acts as a receipt for the freight, evidence of the contract of carriage and, once signed on delivery, proof of what was received.
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Bill of lading (BOL)
A bill of lading is the shipping document that records what is being shipped, who the shipper, carrier and consignee are, and where it is going. It acts as a receipt for the freight, evidence of the contract of carriage and, once signed on delivery, proof of what was received.
Note any damage or shortage on it before signing for the freight.
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