Bill of Lading and Manifest Handling: Definitions, Purposes, & Key Differences
Document accuracy plays an integral role in international shipment and logistics services. Whether for coordinating procurement or customs clearance at the port, accurate document reports are required at different stages to enable smooth shipment operations. To complete shipping information verification successfully, the carrier or the shipping agent requires two common documents: Bill of Lading and Manifest Handling . While both of them are technically not separate entities, yet carries significant differences and purposes. In this blog, we’ve discussed them in detail. Bill of Lading and Manifest Handling: Definitions & Purposes What is a Bill of Lading? A Bill of Lading (B/L) is a transport document or a receipt that carries acknowledgement of cargo for shipment, issued by the carrier or the authorised agent. It contains every detail about the cargo and shipment, such as shipper’s details, consignee, description of goods, quantity, ports of loading and unloading, and ...