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Basically, a Bill of Lading is a certificate, manifest, etc. of what goods are being carried (especially important if passing goods through Customs when International Trading). A Delivery Receipt is proof that the customer has received the goods, it also proves that the carrier has delivered the goods and the customer has signed the receipt.

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