A bill of lading (BL or BoL) is a legal document issued by a carrier (freight forwarder) to a shipper (the buyer) that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. A bill of lading also serves as a shipment receipt when the carrier delivers the goods at the predetermined destination. \n
What is a consignee?\n
A consignee is the person/entity that will accept the goods when the shipment is released at destination.\n
What is a consignor?\n
A consignor is the person/entity who produced the shipment (i.e., supplier or manufacturer). \n