Bills of lading: nature and functions

A bill of lading is one of the most important types of shipping document. It is a document signed by a...

Reminder of the risk associated with delivering goods without the production of original bills of lading

Recently the Guangzhou Maritime Court in China had to consider a claim where the claimant shipper sued the...

Middle East grain buyers avoid Ukraine, import bills could rise

Turmoil in Ukraine is driving Middle Eastern grain buyers to shy away from striking new deals...

Prospects bloom for widespread use of electronic bills of lading

Earlier this year, a number of major dry cargo charterers began inviting owners to incorporate...