What has to be checked on Bill of Lading?

1. B/L is not straight consigned if L/C stipulates B/L to be consigned "to order" or "to order of ........"
2. BL is not consigned “to order” or “to order of…….” whereas LC calls for BL to be straight consigned
3. BL shows notify party as required in the L/C
4. B/L evidence port of loading/discharge as required by L/C
5. If “Received for Shipment" is B/L presented it bears a dated "Shipped on Board"  notation
6. If B/L shows place of receipt different to the port of loading, it bears a dated
7.  "Shipped on Board" notation which also states the name of the vessel and the port of loading BL evidences a ocean vessel.
8. On board notation does not evidence shipment in pre carriage vessel
9. If received for Shipment B/L is presented, it bears a issue date
10. B/L does not evidence that goods are carried on deck
11. B/L does not bear unauthenticated alteration(s) 
12. B/L states the name of the carrier
13. B/L states the capacity of the issuer
14. B/L is not claused does not show any defect in packing or goods
15. The NW/GW/Shipping marks and the measurement in the BL is consistent with the other documents
16. BL is endorsed as per L/C requirement
17. Attachments (if any) to BL are presented
18. B/L does not show intended port of loading/discharge/vessel (in case of marine B/L) – If it shows intended port of loading, then B/L should include a on board notation along with the name of the vessel, port of loading and date
19. B/L are marked "Freight collect"/freight Prepaid” as required by the L/C
20. Required number of originals are presented
21. B/L states the number of originals issued
22. Charter Party B/L is not presented (if not allowed in the L/C)
23. Description of goods in B/L is consistent with Invoice

 

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