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.

APL | APL | BILL OF LADING paperless : digital efficiency

DIGITAL SIMPLICITY, SPEEDY COMPLIANCE

Transfer your original bill of lading instantly to the next party in just one click! Fast and efficient, the BILL OF LADING paperless bears the same legal value as a traditional paper B/L.

As fast as one click

One click is all it takes to transfer the BILL OF LADING paperless to the next party. Surrender the B/L instantly to the carrier to expedite cargo release.
No postage required

Remove the trouble of arranging and sending the printed B/Ls.
Go green

Less printed paper, lower carbon footprint and staying green.

How does it work?

Shipper and consignee both register on the BILL OF LADING paperless platform.
Transfer the digital B/L instantly between parties, at the same legal value as a traditional paper B/L.
The functions as well as the order of transfer of a BILL OF LADING paperless is exactly the same as a traditional paper B/L.