An Introduction to Bill of Lading (B/L)-Simple explanation

A Bill of Lading is one of the most important shipping document issued by the carrier to the shipper or it's agents.

[nadiaandreeva]

Hi. Hope you're still checking your replies. I'm new to shipping. I work in the accounting department and have to deal with the invoices. I have to check the rate cons and the BOL. But I'm having difficulty with the BOL. Sometimes they are very clear and easy to understand but sometimes they're confusing because Ship from and Ship to are so messed up. Sometimes Ship to shows a completely different address (even different state) that doesn't match the rate con. I know drivers get the rate con and they are being told the correct address but why the is the BOL so confusing and wrong? Why do they do that?

[martintheiss]

So what if a shipper at a customs port says they are a sovereign citizen (Freeman of the land of you are UK trained)?

[yeo]

Sounds pretty funny with desi pronunciation