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Traditionally, the bill of lading (“BOL”) is a basic transportation contract between shipper and carrier. It’s importance under today’s laws is established in the first sentence of the Carmack ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] C.H. Robinson is implementing an electronic bill of lading process for its largest less-than-truckload carriers, a move in its continued ...

The transition from paper-based to digital bills of lading has long been challenging. Many organizations, particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), have been hesitant to adopt digital ...

In 1936, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) developed a set of three-letter acronyms known as Incoterms for use in sale of goods contracts to allocate risk of loss and expenses between buyers ...

For nearly a century, the United States Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) has granted ocean carriers the right to limit ...

UN board approves new standard for universal bill of lading Commission’s vote recommends “negotiable cargo documents” for approval by full UN, saying move could avoid problems with cash flow, ...

The case involved denial of GST refund due to unclear documentation on shipping details. The Court held that the assessee must be given a chance to submit proper evidence and ordered fresh ...