Bill of Lading
From Supply Chain Management Encyclopedia
Russian: Коносамент
Main Provisions
The bill of lading (B/L) which certifies that the specified goods have been received in apparent good order and condition from the named shipper (consignor), and have been taken aboard the named ship (vessel) on the stated date. Banks funding a shipment require this type of B/L and not a received for shipment bill of lading. Also, depending on terms and conditions as well as setting, called Air Waybill, Inland Bill of Lading, Ocean Bill of Lading, and Through Bill of Lading, and Shipped On Board Bill of Lading.