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The House Bill of Lading (House Bill of Lading, abbreviated as HBL) is a crucial document in the process of cargo transportation, involving the rights and obligations of the shipper, consignee, freight forwarder and other parties. This article explains in detail the operation process, purpose and function of the House Bill of Lading, the differences from the Master Bill of Lading (Master Bill of Lading, abbreviated as MBL), as well as the format and content of the bill of lading.
A bill of lading for sea transportation is a receipt for the goods received by the carrier and also a proof of the transportation contract. It not only represents the establishment of the contract of carriage by sea but also symbolizes the right of property. According to different standards, bills of lading for sea transportation can be divided into various types, covering aspects such as the loading status of goods, the consignees endorsement, the mode of transportation, and the validity of the bill of lading.
The Marine Bill of Lading (MBL) is a cargo transportation document issued by the shipping company, used to prove the ownership of the goods and the transfer of ownership during the shipping process. This type of bill of lading is usually issued directly by the shipping company to the consignor or its agent, including information such as the name of the goods, quantity, loading port, destination port and shipping method. Due to its high security, it is widely used in sea freight trade.
The Ocean Bill of Lading is a receipt issued by the carrier after receiving the goods, and also a voucher for the carrier to sign the transportation contract. The bill of lading also represents the ownership of the goods carried and is a document with property rights.
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