bill of lading

• Document juridique délivré par le transporteur à l'expéditeur, indiquant la nature, la quantité et la destination des marchandises transportées, servant de récépissé et de contrat de transport.

A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of goods being transported, serving as a receipt and a contract of carriage.

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   A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of goods being transported.

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   • The exporter presented the bill of lading to the customs officer.
   • The bill of lading serves as a receipt for the goods shipped.
   • Without a bill of lading, the cargo cannot be released at the port.