Bill of landing
A bill of lading is a document issued by a shipping company that shows that the goods have been shipped from one point to another. The bill of landing is usually signed by the owner or his agent.
Importance of bill of lading
The bill of lading is an important document in international trade and has the following significance:
*Product ownership certificate: The bill of ownership is considered to be. In other words, the holder of the bill is considered the owner of the goods.
*Commodity Shipping Certificate: The bill of cargo is considered to be the proof of shipment of goods. In other words, the bill of lading indicates that the goods have been shipped from one point to another.
*proof of the contract for the shipment of goods: The bill of documents is considered to be the contract for the shipment of goods. In other words, the bill of lading indicates that a contract has been signed between the owner of the goods and the shipping company.
Types of bills of lading
There are different types of billboards, each of which has a specific application. Some common types of bill of lading are:
* Nationwide bill of lading: A nationwide bill of lading is a document issued to carry goods from one point in one country to another.
*Internal bill of lading: An internal bill of lading is a document issued to carry goods from one point in a country to another in the same country.
*Charter bill: Charter bill of charge is a document issued to carry goods by chartered ship.
*Passenger bill of lading: Passenger bill of lading is a document that is issued to carry passengers’ goods.
Documents required for issuing a bill of lading
To issue a bill, the owner of the goods or his agent must provide the following documents to the shipping company:
*Sale Factor: A sales invoice is a document that contains information about the sale of goods. This information includes the name and address of the buyer and seller, the name and specifications of the goods, the number and weight of the goods and the value of the goods.
*Packing List: The packing list is a document that contains information about the packaging of the goods. This information includes the type of packaging, the number of packages, and the weight of each package.
*Certificate of origin: Certificate of origin is a document indicating which country the goods were exported from.
Information in the bill of lading
The bill of lading usually contains the following information:
* Name and address of the owner of the goods
* Name and address of shipping company
* Date and place of issue of bill of lading
* Name and specification of goods
* Quantity and weight of goods
* value of goods
* Origin and destination clause
* fare payment method
Validity of bill of lading
The bill is usually valid for a specified period of time. This time period is usually 30 days.
The cost of issuing a bill of lading
The cost of issuing a bill of lading is determined by the shipping company. This cost is usually determined by the weight of the goods and the distance of the shipment.
How to get a bill of lading
To receive a bill of lading, the owner of the goods or his agent must refer to the shipping company. The shipping company will issue the bill of lading after receiving the required documents.
The bill of lading is an important document in international trade and is essential for the transport of goods. The bill of ownership of goods is considered a document of carrying goods and a document of the contract of carrying goods.