What is bill of lading in shipping ?

A bill of lading (B/L) is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. CMA CGM offers a dematerialized bill of lading that enable faster and more efficient transactions with the same legal value as a traditional B/L.

Who issues bill of lading ?

The bill of lading is issued by a carrier to a shipper detailing the type, quantity and destination of the goods being transported.

When is a bill of lading required ?

The bill of lading is compulsory when there is a shipment. The document is issued when the goods are loaded on a ship owned or used by the carrier.

CMA CGM | BILL OF LADING paperless

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A game changer for the shipping industry that enables faster and more efficient transactions with the same legal value as a traditional B/L. Transfer your BILL OF LADING paperless online to the next party in just one click!

Speed up your shipping process

Easier documentation management: quickly send BILL OF LADING paperless with a click and surrender it instantly to the carrier.
Enjoy peace of mind

Benefit from a service 100% reliable with the same function and legal value and following the same steps as a traditional paper Bill of Lading.
Avoid postage

Eliminate the cost and hassle of sending hardcopy documents.
Get an eco-friendly solution

Reduce the amount of paper required to manage your operations.

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How does it work?

You and your consignee simply register on our BILL OF LADING paperless interface, fully integrated to our eCommerce platforms.
The Bill of Lading will be transmitted electronically and be instantly transferred between parties.
The consignee can deliver the original Bill of Lading to the destination offices with a single click.

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BILL OF LADING paperless transfer happens in a second with No RISK of BL Loss or Fraud. We could experience, more control on payment realization from our US agent, ease on BL tracking and Cargo release without any delay.

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What is bill of lading in shipping?

A bill of lading (B/L) is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. CMA CGM offers a dematerialized bill of lading that enable faster and more efficient transactions with the same legal value as a traditional B/L.
Who issues bill of lading?

The bill of lading is issued by a carrier to a shipper detailing the type, quantity and destination of the goods being transported.
When is a bill of lading required?

The bill of lading is compulsory when there is a shipment. The document is issued when the goods are loaded on a ship owned or used by the carrier.

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