Bill of lading

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000723",
  "term": "Bill of lading",
  "field": "Law",
  "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 shipment, a contract for the transportation services, and a document of title, meaning the holder has the right to possess the goods. The document must be presented at the destination to take delivery of the cargo, and its terms are governed by domestic laws and international conventions like the Hague-Visby Rules.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/bill-of-lading/"
}