A plain bill of lading names the shipper, carrier, and consignee. A direct bill of lading documents the contract and specific conditions. The document must accurately describe the goods and value, and any limitations of liability. The sender must provide consignee information and any required documentation. Payment on delivery is possible, and the carrier can hold the shipment until payment is made.
A plain bill of lading is a document used in admiralty law that designates the shipper of specified goods, the carrier moving those goods, and the party to whom the goods are delivered upon delivery. It differs from other bills of lading in that it specifically names the consignee in the document. The carrier must provide this document to the sender upon receipt of the specified goods and loading of these goods on the carrier’s vessel.
The contract for the shipment of the goods is documented with a direct bill of lading. It allows the carrier to document the parts of the contract and any specific conditions for this particular carriage of goods. The carrier may include specific terms relating to this shipment on the direct bill of lading front. All generic terms may be documented on the back of the document. The sender accepts these terms and conditions by signing the document itself.
The transported goods must be accurately described in the document. The sender must also designate the value of the transported goods. The rates for the delivery of the goods may be subject to the specific classification or value of the goods. Any specific limitation of liability for damage to the goods during shipment is documented within the direct delivery note.
There is a uniform and linear bill of lading used by many carriers. The sender must provide the carrier with information for the consignee at the same time as he supplies the specified goods to the carrier. Any specific documentation required for the cargo, such as government-required forms, must be included with the cargo as it is being loaded onto the vessel. Any dangerous materials or specially packaged goods must be marked accordingly when handed over to the carrier. The description of the goods on the bill of lading must also state which of the goods are hazardous materials or require special handling.
It is possible for a shipper to send items to the consignee for which the consignee must pay on delivery. Shipper must provide certification to carrier that all shipped items are properly graded and packaged in accordance with appropriate government regulations. The sender must also authorize the carrier not to deliver the goods to the consignee if the consignee has not paid the freight. This allows the carrier to hold the shipment until the recipient makes payment.
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