1. WHAT IS A BILL OF LADING?
The answer to the question of what a bill of lading, also known as a transport document, is can be given as follows. If this document is filled out correctly and completely, shipments clear customs. It contains very detailed information about the sender and the carrier. In this way, shipments to be carried out by transportation modes such as air cargo can be completed correctly. The conditions regarding how the goods will be transported are processed in this document.
By looking at the bill of lading for the relevant shipment, it can be understood which company the shipment belongs to. The destination is written in detail on the document. In this way, shipments can be delivered smoothly to the recipient regardless of how long the journey takes. In case of any dispute, you can also defend yourself with this document. In this sense, you can obtain detailed information about the bill of lading and international cargo services by contacting QuickShipper.
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1.1. How Is a Bill of Lading Prepared?
By working with QuickShipper, you can benefit from digital tools to prepare a bill of lading. The QuickShipper panel includes various tools that guide you and allow you to prepare detailed documents. In this way, for those who wonder how a bill of lading is prepared, it becomes much easier to create documents securely and complete the printing process. Apart from this, it is also possible to fill out bill of lading forms manually, but this method is now considered quite outdated.
Our recommendation is that after creating your document, you should definitely check it several times. Because even a small mistake can result in loss of time and money. Thanks to QuickShipper’s digital infrastructure and integrated economical express cargo services, it is possible for such processes to be completed at a high standard.
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1.2. Information Included on the Bill of Lading
There is a lot of information included on the bill of lading. The information on the bill of lading first includes the exporter’s name and address. Then, the importer’s name and address are written. The name and address of the express cargo company acting as an intermediary in the shipment are also included on the document. In order for the shipment to proceed smoothly, the weight, material value, and quantity of the shipment must be carefully recorded on the document. The port of loading and port of arrival information must also be included. Product description and package quantity are also among the required details. Freight payment information, as well as the document issue date, must be included on the bill of lading.
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