The Original Bill of Lading is a fundamental document in maritime transport and international trade, governed in this context by Danish law and relevant international conventions. It is used whenever goods are transported by sea, particularly in international trade transactions where formal documentation of ownership and transfer of title is required. The document must comply with the Danish Merchant Shipping Act (Søloven) and incorporate provisions from the Hague-Visby Rules. It includes critical information such as the identity of the carrier, shipper, and consignee; detailed description of the goods; vessel information; and terms of carriage. This document is especially important in trade finance transactions, as banks often require an Original Bill of Lading as collateral for documentary credit operations. Multiple originals are typically issued, with one original being surrendered to release the goods at destination.
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Original Bill Of Lading
I need an Original Bill of Lading under Danish law for shipping containerized electronics from Copenhagen to Singapore, with specific requirements for temperature-controlled storage and GPS tracking of the containers.
1. Header Information: Contains the carrier's name, logo, B/L number, and form identification
2. Shipper Details: Full name and address of the shipper/exporter
3. Consignee Details: Full name and address of the consignee or 'To Order' designation
4. Notify Party: Details of the party to be notified upon arrival of the goods
5. Vessel and Voyage Details: Vessel name, voyage number, port of loading, and port of discharge
6. Cargo Details: Description of goods, including marks, numbers, quantity, weight, and measurement
7. Freight and Charges: Details of freight payments and other charges, whether prepaid or collect
8. Number of Originals: Statement of how many original B/Ls have been issued
9. Terms and Conditions: Standard trading terms and conditions, including liability clauses and governing law
10. Signature Block: Space for date, place of issuance, and authorized signature
1. Special Instructions: Used when specific handling requirements or instructions need to be documented
2. Declaration of Value: Optional section used when shipper declares value for increased liability
3. On-Carriage Details: Used for multimodal transport when there is inland transportation beyond the port
4. Container Details: Required only for containerized shipments, including container numbers and seal numbers
5. Letter of Credit Reference: Used when shipment is under L/C, including L/C number and issuing bank
1. Cargo Manifest: Detailed list of all cargo items with specific descriptions and measurements
2. Container Manifest: List of containers with their numbers and contents (for containerized shipments)
3. Dangerous Goods Declaration: Required when shipping hazardous materials, detailing IMO class and UN numbers
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Relevant Industries
Maritime Transport
International Trade
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Import/Export
Freight Forwarding
Container Shipping
Bulk Cargo Transport
Commodities Trading
Manufacturing
Relevant Teams
Logistics
Shipping Operations
International Trade
Documentation
Legal
Supply Chain
Trade Finance
Export
Import
Compliance
Maritime Operations
Relevant Roles
Shipping Manager
Logistics Coordinator
Trade Finance Manager
Export Manager
Import Coordinator
Documentation Specialist
Maritime Lawyer
Freight Forwarding Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Customs Compliance Officer
Trade Operations Manager
Shipping Line Representative
Port Operations Manager
Letter of Credit Specialist
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