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Bill of Lading Maker
Draft a bill of lading with shipper, consignee, notify party, cargo particulars and freight terms.
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Shipper
Consignee
Notify party
Carrier / agent
Particulars furnished by the shipper
Bill of lading clauses
Additional terms
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A bill of lading is issued and signed by the carrier or its agent. This tool prepares the particulars for issue and is not itself a contract of carriage.
| No. & kind of packages | Description of goods | Gross kg | Measurement (CBM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 cartons on 2 pallets | Industrial water pumps and spare impeller sets | 3380 | 5.2 |
| 12 cartons on 2 pallets | Control panels, 3-phase, IP65 | 1180 | 3.44 |
Received in apparent good order and condition, unless otherwise stated, the goods described above for carriage from the port of loading to the port of discharge and delivery at the place stated, subject to the terms of this bill of lading.
The description, marks, number, quantity, weight and value of the goods are as furnished by the shipper and are not checked by the carrier on loading. The shipper warrants their accuracy.
Delivery of the goods will be made against surrender of one duly endorsed original bill of lading, whereupon the remaining originals stand void.
Freight and charges payable as stated above. This draft is prepared by the shipper for issue by the carrier or its agent; the issued original prevails in case of any difference.
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The bill of lading is the most consequential document in a shipment: it is a receipt, evidence of the carriage contract and, when issued to order, the key to the cargo. Errors in the consignee, notify party, freight terms or number of originals cost amendment fees and can delay release at destination.
This maker sets out the standard fields — parties, vessel and voyage, ports, marks and numbers, packages and description, gross weight and measurement, freight terms, place and date of issue — so you hand the carrier or forwarder a clean draft. Traders and NVOCC operators across the UAE and GCC use it alongside their shipping instruction.
- Shipper, consignee and notify-party blocks in standard B/L layout
- Vessel, voyage, port of loading, port of discharge and delivery place
- Cargo particulars with marks, packages, description, weight and measurement
- Freight prepaid or collect, place and date of issue, originals issued
- Carrier and shipper signature areas plus branded PDF export
How to draft a bill of lading
- 1
Enter the parties
Shipper, consignee and notify party, spelled exactly as they must appear — these fields control who can collect the cargo.
- 2
Add vessel, voyage and ports
Vessel and voyage number, port of loading, port of discharge and final place of delivery.
- 3
Describe the cargo
Marks and numbers, number and kind of packages, description of goods, gross weight and measurement.
- 4
Set freight terms and originals
State freight prepaid or collect, place and date of issue, and the number of original bills issued.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bill of lading?+
A bill of lading is the carrier's document for a shipment. It acts as a receipt for the goods, evidence of the contract of carriage, and — when issued to order — a document of title, meaning whoever holds the endorsed original can claim the cargo.
Can I issue my own bill of lading?+
A carrier or its agent issues the master bill of lading; freight forwarders issue house bills. Shippers and NVOCC operators commonly draft the document for the issuing party to check and sign, which is what this maker is for — prepare the particulars, then have the carrier or forwarder issue and sign.
What is the difference between a bill of lading and a sea waybill?+
A bill of lading can be a document of title and is often required under a letter of credit, so originals must travel or be released against payment. A sea waybill is not a title document: the named consignee simply identifies itself at destination, which is faster but gives the shipper less control.
Why does the number of originals matter?+
Cargo is released against a surrendered original. If three originals are issued, any one of them can obtain the goods, so shippers holding cargo against payment must control every original until the buyer pays.
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