商务英语之提单.ppt

Ocean Bill of Lading(B/L) Functions It is evidence that a valid contract of carriage exists between the carrier and the shipper, it may incorporate the full terms of the contract between them.(运输契约的证明) It is a receipt signed by the carrier confirming whether goods matching the contract description have been received from the shipper in good condition.(货物收据) It is also a document of title, creating ownership of the goods shipped.(物权凭证) 海运提单是承运人收到货物后出具的货物收据，也是承运人所签署的运输契约的证明，提单还代表所载货物的所有权，是一种具有物权特性的凭证。 Contents Types of B/L (一)whether goods are shipped on board 1．Shipping B/L