The One Bill of Lading is a fundamental document in international trade and maritime transport, governed by Swiss law despite Switzerland's landlocked status. This document is essential when goods are transported by sea and requires careful preparation to ensure compliance with both Swiss legal requirements and international maritime conventions. It serves multiple purposes: documenting the receipt of goods by the carrier, evidencing the contract of carriage, and functioning as a document of title that enables the transfer of ownership rights. The document must include specific information required by Swiss law, including detailed descriptions of the goods, shipping parties, vessel information, and terms of carriage. It is particularly crucial for international trade transactions involving documentary credits, customs clearance, and the transfer of title to goods in transit. The One Bill of Lading becomes especially relevant when Swiss companies engage in international trade or when parties choose Swiss law to govern their shipping arrangements.
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1. Document Title and Number: Clear identification as a Bill of Lading with unique reference number
2. Carrier Information: Full name and address of the carrier/shipping company issuing the B/L
3. Shipper Details: Complete name and address of the shipper/exporter
4. Consignee Information: Full details of the consignee or 'To Order' designation
5. Notify Party: Details of the party to be notified upon arrival of the goods
6. Vessel and Voyage Details: Vessel name, voyage number, and port of loading and discharge
7. Goods Description: Detailed description of the cargo, including marks, numbers, quantity, and packaging type
8. Weight and Measurements: Gross weight, measurement, and number of packages
9. Freight and Charges: Details of freight payments and other charges, whether prepaid or collect
10. Place and Date of Issue: Location where B/L was issued and date of issuance
11. Signature Block: Space for carrier's authorized signature and date
1. Declared Value: Optional section for declaring cargo value, used when shipper wants to declare a value higher than standard liability limits
2. Special Instructions: Section for any special handling requirements or shipping instructions
3. Container Details: Required only for containerized shipments, including container numbers and seal numbers
4. Transhipment Provisions: Include when transhipment is permitted or anticipated
5. Letter of Credit Reference: When shipment is under L/C, reference number and issuing bank details
6. Temperature Requirements: For temperature-controlled cargo only
7. Dangerous Goods Declaration: Required when shipping hazardous materials, including IMO class and UN number
1. Terms and Conditions: Standard terms and conditions of carriage on reverse side or attached
2. Cargo Manifest: Detailed list of all cargo items when multiple items are included
3. Container Packing List: Details of contents packed in each container for containerized shipments
4. Clean/Claused Remarks: Any notations regarding the condition of goods or packaging
5. Routing Schedule: Detailed routing information when multiple ports or modes of transport are involved
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