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What does acquiescence mean in freight forwarding?

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A / Acquiescence

When you or your shipping agent sign a Bill of Lading issued by a carrier, you are providing a silent form of consent to the terms of the bill. Your silence is taken to signify your acquiescence to the terms.

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