WHAT'S A BILL OF LADING (BOL)?

The bill of lading is the primary shipping document used by the shipper, carrier and receiver when goods are being transferred between them.

USES: As a receipt given by the carrier to the shipper. Evidence of contract of carriage between the carrier and the shipper. Evidence of ownership or control of goods.

As a Receipt...... It shows evidence that the carrier through the ship master has taken control of the cargo and the shipper has a record of transaction.

As Evidence Of Contract.... It shows there is a legal agreement for the services between the shipper and the carrier as it relates to freight charges. Also, it has description, weight and measurement and, how many copies were issued. At the back of the BOL indicates the responsibilities and liabilities of the carrier.

As Evidence of Ownership.... The carrier is authorized to release the cargo to whoever is in possession of the copy of the BOL that is marked original.
The receiver (buyer) obtains this original document from the shipper or his agent after having satisfied the shipper that he will pay for the goods.

AIR CARGO WEIGHT & MEASUREMENT

The chargeable weight of air cargo is based on the weight of the cargo, except that bulky cargo assess on a cubic basis.

To determine chargeable weight, the size of the cargo is measure in inches and then divide by 166, to get a number that is weight equivalent for assessing charges.

1. Example 24 x36 x 48 =41,472/166= 2501bs (pounds)

The airline would then charge for the actual weight of the shipment for 2501bs or whichever yield the higher charge.

Some airlines uses 194 rather than 166 as the value.

Measuring Your Cargo

It very important to know the accurate measure for your cargo.
You must measure your cargo by the length, width and height in inches, example 34 x56 x 67 inches. To determine the cubic feet you divide by 1728 by the total of length, height and width to get the cubic feet.


In this case: 34 x 56 x 67 =127568/1728 = 73.8 cubic feet.

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