B/L
B/L is the abbreviation of bill of lading.
Meaning of bill of lading
Noun
bill of lading (plural bills of lading)
- A document issued by a carrier (e.g. master of a ship or the ship owner's agent) to a shipper listing a ship's cargo, acknowledging receipt of said cargo, and specifying terms for its delivery.
- Near-synonyms: manifest, bill of goods, waybill
- Synonyms:
- manifest, bill of goods, waybill
Questions about B/L
- What is B/L the abbreviation of?
- B/L is the abbreviation of bill of lading.
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