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What will prevent a bill of lading from being a negotiable document of title?
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Why are some bills of lading made out “TO ORDER” instead of bearing a particular consignee’s name and address?
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Why are some bills of lading made out to a specified consignee, but the words “OR TO THEIR ORDER” are added to the consignee’s details?
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What is the significance of remarks on a bill of lading such as “SHIPPER’S LOAD AND COUNT”, “SAID TO WEIGH…. ” or “WEIGHT UNKNOWN”?
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Why is it important for the number of signed original bills of lading to be shown?
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Whose signature should be on a bill of lading?
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If a bill of lading is issued in accordance with the terms of a charter party, what statement should be on the bill of lading?
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With reference to the previous question, which document will be the contract of carriage – the charter party or the bill of lading?