Document background
The Sub Bill of Lading is essential in modern maritime commerce, particularly in Hong Kong's bustling shipping industry. It is typically used when a freight forwarder or NVOCC consolidates multiple shipments from different customers onto a single vessel, necessitating separate documentation for each customer while maintaining a single master bill of lading with the vessel operator. The document contains crucial information including cargo details, parties involved, vessel information, and terms of carriage, all governed by Hong Kong law and international maritime conventions. This arrangement allows freight forwarders to offer more flexible services to smaller shippers while ensuring legal compliance and protection for all parties involved in the shipping transaction.
