Bill of Lading (BOL or B/L)

BOL or Bill of lading Freight definition and illustration

Bill of Lading (BOL or B/L):

A Bill of Lading, also known at BOL or B/L, is a contractual document between carrier and shipper that includes details of shipment, and is often used as a receipt.

It contains all of the basic information about the shipment, such as the shipper’s and consignee’s addresses and contact information, the cargo information, as well as the carrier’s information.

Synonyms:
Bill Of Lading, BOL, B/L
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