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How long does a shipper need to keep a bill of lading on file?
As long as your customer is an active customer.
What are the different types of bill of lading?
12 Common Types of Bill of Lading Forms & When To Use Them1. Straight Bill of Lading: This is typically used when shipping to a customer. The "Straight Bill of Lading" is for shipping items that have already been paid for. 2. To Order Bill of Lading: Used for shipments when payment is not made in advance. This can be shipping to one of your distributors or a customer on terms.3. Clean Bill of Lading: A Clean Bill of Lading is simply a BOL that the shipping carrier has to sign off on saying that when the packages were loaded they were in good condition. If the packages are damaged or the cargo is marred in some way (rusted metal, stained paper, etc.), they will need issue a "Soiled Bill of Landing" or a "Foul Bill of Landing."4. Inland Bill of Lading: This allows the shipping carrier to ship cargo, by road or rail, across domestic land, but not over seas.5. Ocean Bill of Lading: Ocean Bills of Lading allows the shipper to transport the cargo over seas, nationally or internationally.6. Through Bill of Lading: Through Bills of Lading are a little more complex than most BOLs. It allows for the shipping carrier to pass the cargo through several different modes of transportation and/or several different distribution centers. This Bill of Landing needs to include an Inland Bill of Landing and/or an Ocean Bill of Landing depending on its final destination.7. Multimodal/Combined Transport Bill of Lading: This is a type of Through Bill of Lading that involves a minimum of two different modes of transport, land or ocean. The modes of transportation can be anything from freight boat to air.8. Direct Bill of Lading: Use a Direct Bill of Lading when you know the same vessel that picked up the cargo will deliver it to its final destination.9. Stale Bill of Lading: Occasionally in cases of short-over-seas cargo transportation, the cargo arrives to port before the Bill of Landing. When that happens, the Bill of Landing is then "stale."10. Shipped On Board Bill of Lading: A Shipped On Board Bill of Lading is issued when the cargo arrives at the port in good, expected condition from the shipping carrier and is then loaded onto the cargo ship for transport over seas.11. Received Bill of Lading: It is simply a Bill of Lading stating that the cargo has arrived at the port and is cleared to be loaded on the ship, but has not necessary mean it has been loaded. Used as a temporary BOL when a ship is late and will be replaced by a Shipped On Board Bill of Lading when the ship arrives and the cargo is loaded.12. Claused Bill of Lading: If the cargo is damaged or there are missing quantities, a Claused Bill of Landing is issued.
What is the difference in having an express bl and original bl?
The difference between an express Bill of Lading (BL) and an original Bill of Lading lies primarily in their use and transferability. An express BL is typically a non-negotiable document that simplifies the shipping process by allowing for quicker release of cargo without the need for physical documents, while an original BL is a negotiable document that represents ownership and requires endorsement to transfer rights to the cargo. As a result, an original BL is often used in transactions involving multiple parties and financing, while an express BL is more straightforward and efficient for direct cargo release.
What are Negotiable bills of Lading?
Negotiable bill (of Lading) are bills that can be transferred to a third interested party. They need to be written up for the new party and correct contract regulation pertaining to the new party.
What is deference of telex release bl and express bl?
A Telex Release Bill of Lading (BL) allows the release of cargo without the original document being presented, typically used in international shipping to expedite the process when the consignee is in a different location than the shipper. An Express Bill of Lading, on the other hand, is a non-negotiable document that also facilitates cargo release without the need for the original BL, but it is often used in domestic shipments or situations where the goods do not need to be transferred. Both methods streamline the release process, but they differ in their application and the specific procedures involved.
Does the bill of lading be signed by the consignee?
B/L is only required to be signed if they accept the shipment. If a shipment is refused no need to sign.
What is required of the shipper to obtain telex release of bill of lading?
The shipper has to be willing to agree the terms of a telex release. If the shipper will agree to have a telex release issued all they need to do is inform the carrier or freight forwarder that the bill of lading needs to be a telex release instead of an original bill of lading. Normally, the shipper will only agree to a telex release if the consignee pays for the goods prior to shipping, otherwise the shipper will not have any recourse with a telex release if the consignee fails to pay.
What is telex release bill of lading?
A telex release bill of lading is a shipping document that allows for the release of cargo to the consignee at the destination port without the need for the physical bill of lading to be presented. This process is initiated by the shipper, who requests the shipping line to send an electronic message (telex) to the destination port, authorizing the release. It facilitates quicker and more efficient cargo release, especially in cases where the original documents may be delayed. This method is commonly used in international trade to streamline logistics and reduce waiting times.
How do you get a motorcycled title with bill of sale?
You need to go the Department of Motor Vehicles.
What are the disadvantages of bill of lading?
it is not negotiable at a bank or any other institution and cannot be exchanged for money, it is just a receipt of cargorelease is not as secure as an original bill of lading and there could be incidences of fraudfrom a liners perspective, the disport agent doesn't need to look for any original bills or wait for any documentation in order to release the shipment, which in some cases is problematic if the load port for any reason wants to stop the release
Can an EXPRESS credit card bill be paid online?
Yes, an Express credit card can be paid online.Simply go to the Express website and click on the link to your account. From this point you will be able to enter in all of the information need to pay your bill online.Accor
How do you get a sales tax exemption for items purchased in New Jersey but exported out of the country?
I understand I can receive a refund of the NJ sales tax once I produce a Bill of Lading from the shipper. I need to get further information about this procedure. many thanks.
