Bill of lading

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-003598",
  "term": "Bill of lading",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. It serves as a receipt for the shipped goods, a contract for their transportation, and a document of title, meaning the holder has the right to claim the goods. In the event of a cargo claim under a commercial auto or motor truck cargo policy, the bill of lading is a primary document for verifying the goods and terms of carriage.",
  "subject": "Commercial Auto",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/bill-of-lading/"
}