House Bill of Lading (HBL) vs Master Bill of Lading (MBL)

House Bill of Lading (HBL) vs Master Bill of Lading (MBL) Differences: How They Work?

A bill of lading (B/L) 📝 is a document used in international trade that is given by a carrier to the shipper of goods. This document serves as a receipt for the goods being shipped and contains important information, such as the details of the shipper and consignee, the origin and destination of the goods, the quantity of goods being shipped, and the amount of freight charges. It is also used for customs clearance and is one of the most important documents in international trade.

House Bill of Lading 📝
A House Bill of Lading (HBL) is a document issued by a freight forwarder to their customers that serves as a receipt for the goods shipped, evidence of the contract of carriage, and a document of title.

Master Bill of Lading 📝
A Master Bill of Lading (MBL) is a document issued by the Shipping Line (carrier) to the NVOCC operator or freight forwarder that serves as a receipt of the goods shipped, evidence of the contract of carriage, and a document of title.

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