The Bill of Lading Short Form is a streamlined version of the traditional bill of lading, designed for efficiency in commercial maritime transactions while maintaining compliance with UAE Federal Law No. 26 of 1981 and international shipping practices. This document type is particularly useful for routine shipments where the carrier's standard terms and conditions can be incorporated by reference, reducing paperwork while preserving legal validity. It contains essential information about the shipment, parties involved, and cargo details, serving the triple function of receipt, contract of carriage, and document of title. The Short Form B/L is widely used in the UAE's busy ports and trading hubs, where quick processing of shipping documents is crucial for maintaining efficient trade flows.
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1. Header Information: Carrier's name, logo, B/L number, and form identifier
2. Shipper: Full name and address of the shipper/exporter
3. Consignee: 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, port of discharge
6. Cargo Description: Description of goods, including quantity, weight, volume, and marks/numbers
7. Container Details: Container numbers, seal numbers, and type if containerized cargo
8. Freight and Charges: Information about freight payments and additional charges
9. Number of Original B/Ls: Statement of how many original B/Ls have been issued
10. Date and Place of Issue: When and where the B/L was issued
11. Carrier's Terms Reference: Reference to the carrier's standard terms and conditions
1. Special Instructions: Used when specific handling or delivery instructions are required
2. Declared Value: Include when shipper declares a specific value for the goods
3. Temperature Requirements: Required for temperature-controlled cargo
4. Dangerous Goods Information: Mandatory when shipping dangerous or hazardous materials
5. Clean On Board Notation: Added when specifically required by the letter of credit
6. Through Transport Details: Include when cargo involves multiple modes of transport
7. Transshipment Details: Required when cargo will be transshipped during journey
1. Carrier's Standard Terms: Full terms and conditions referenced in the short form B/L
2. Dangerous Goods Declaration: Detailed declaration required for hazardous cargo
3. Container Packing List: Detailed list of contents when multiple containers are involved
4. Temperature Recording Chart: For temperature-controlled shipments
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Relevant Industries
Maritime and Shipping
International Trade
Logistics
Import/Export
Manufacturing
Retail
Agriculture
Oil and Gas
Chemical Industry
Construction Materials
Consumer Goods
Automotive
Electronics
Pharmaceuticals
Food and Beverage
Relevant Teams
Logistics
Shipping Operations
Documentation
Supply Chain
Legal
Compliance
Trade Finance
Customer Service
Export Operations
Import Operations
Commercial Operations
Risk Management
Customs Clearance
Relevant Roles
Shipping Manager
Logistics Coordinator
Trade Documentation Specialist
Export Manager
Import Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Freight Forwarding Manager
Documentation Officer
Customs Compliance Officer
Port Operations Manager
Trade Finance Manager
Shipping Line Representative
Cargo Operations Supervisor
Commercial Manager
Legal Counsel
Trade Documentation Clerk
Customs Broker
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