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The company that is PHYSICALLY shipping the freight (the company whose dock the freight is leaving).

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Q: Who should be the Shipper on a Bill of Lading?
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When will issue the bill of lading?

The shipper.


Does the shipper have to sign the bill of lading?

Shipper and Consignee are required to sign the B/L


Buyer or seller should prepare the bill of lading?

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What is shipper load and count?

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What is the difference between the house bill of lading and bill of lading?

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Does the trucking company make the bill of lading Or is that what the shipper does?

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Is sea way bill lading is ocean way bill of lading?

Sea way bill of lading is a non-negotiable. its issued from carrier to the shipper that means consignee (receiver of the goods) can get the delivery of his goods without presentation of Original bill of lading.


Why a bill of lading is not negotiable?

It has no endorsement of the shipper and also it is not clean B/L .


What is a master shipper number?

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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.


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What is the difference between shipping bill and bill of lading?

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