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What does bill of lading mean in freight forwarding?

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B / Bill of lading

This is a written contractual shipping document formalizing an agreement of carriage. It is typically prepared and issued by a carrier, and signed by the shipper whose goods are to be carried. The Bill of Lading also serves as proof that the carrier has received the cargo.

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