第六组提单资料.pptVIP

一、海运提单的基本概念 A Bill of Lading is a document generated by a shipper, detailing a shipment of merchandise, giving title to the goods, and requiring the carrier to release the merchandise to a named party at the destination. 承运人、船长或他们的代表或代理人在收到货物或货已装船后签发给托运人的，保证将货物运往指定目的地并交付给提单持有人的一种单据。 二、海运提单的作用 1. 货物收据(Receipt for the goods) The principal use of the bill of lading is as a receipt issued by the carrier once the goods have been loaded onto the vessel. This receipt can be used as proof of shipment for customs and insurance purposes, and also as commercial proof of completing a contractual