外贸函电Unit13 Shipment（汇总）.pptVIP

Types of bill of lading Clean B/L - Unclean B/L (bad notation or not) Clean B/L Referring to one which does not declare a defective condition of the exterior packing of goods Proof that goods have been “shipped in apparent good order and condition” or “clean on board” or the like Favored by buyers and banks for financial settlement Unclean/dirty/foul B/L Marked as “unclean”, “foul” etc. eg. 2 cases missing, 3 cartons wet, 1 case broken, cases inadequately packed Usually unacceptable to buyers and banks ..... * Types of bill of lading Straight B/L, Bearer B/L and Order B/L (transferrable or n