Bill of lading
Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000020
A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of goods being shipped. This document serves as a contract between the freight carrier and the shipper, a receipt for the goods, and a document of title to the goods. It is required for the carrier to deliver the shipment to the consignee.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LOG-000020 |
|---|---|
| Field | Logistics and supply chain |
| Subject | Freight shipping |
| Abbreviation | BOL |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Bill of lading",
"field": "Logistics and supply chain",
"definition": "A legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of goods being shipped. This document serves as a contract between the freight carrier and the shipper, a receipt for the goods, and a document of title to the goods. It is required for the carrier to deliver the shipment to the consignee.",
"abbreviation": "BOL",
"subject": "Freight shipping",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/bill-of-lading/"
}
Record 22 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.