BillofLading.pptVIP

  Bill of Lading Learning objectives: Students are required to 1. understand the definition of B/L; 2. have an idea about the types and contents of B/L; 3. master the skills of making out a B/L; 4. master the useful words and expressions. Bill of Lading Ability objectives: Have a clear idea about B/L and master the skills of making out a B/L correctly. Job projects: Make out a B/L according to the information given. Bill of Lading (1-1) 1. What is Bill of Lading? B/L is a certificate issued by carrier to a shipper evidencing that the goods in good condition have been received or shipped on board the named vessel; promising to deliver the goods to the named consignee. Marine bills of lading are mainly used in international sales of cargos where the carriage of goods is by sea. Generally, the bill of lading has been evidence to prove that the goods have shipped on board a ship， Bill of Lading (1-2) signed by the person (or his agent)， contracts to carry them，and stating the terms on which the goods were release to consignee which surrender of the documents when arrived destination port by sea. It is not the actual contract，but forms an excellent evidence of the terms of the contract. Bill of Lading (1-3) 2. What is the content of B/L? A B/L contents: Shipper Consignee Notify party Signature of carrier Name of the document Date and place of issue B/L No. and Numbers of B/L Bill of Lading (1-4) Port of Loading and port of discharge Name of vessel/voyage No. /Sailing date Marks and numbers Number and kind of package Description of goods Gross weight/net weight and measurement Freight and charges Bill of Lading (1-5) 3. What are the functions of Bills of Lading? All bills of lading should be signed by either shipping company，captain ，authorized carrier agent. Generally , bill of lading has three main function： (1) it is a receipt from the carrier to the shipper; (2) it is a documents of title; (3) it is an evidence of the contract of carriage betw