I (Meaning and importance of Exports) Unit Structure

13.7.2 TYPES OF BILL OF LADING 
The important types of Bill of Lading are as follows. 
1) Clean Bill of Lading 
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A clean bill of lading is one which does not contain any 
indication that the goods were defective when boarded on ship. 
2) Clause BL 
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It bears some adverse remarks when goods are not properly 
packed and show signs of damage. The shipping company puts 
adverse remark for example “goods damaged”. 
3) State BL 
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If the bill of lading is held to long and not presented to the 
bank / consignee soon after it is given by the shipping company, it 
is called state bill of lading. 
4) Freight paid BL 
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This bill of lading is issued when the exporter has paid for 
the freight charges. The words „freight paid‟ are mentioned on the 
bill of lading. 
5) Freight collects BL 
– 
When the export contract is on F. O. B. terms and when 
freight is not paid by the exporter, it is called freight collect bill of 
lading. 
6) To order BL 
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This bill of lading is issued in the order of a certain person. 
Title to the goods is given by possession of bill of lading. 
7) Straight BL 
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In this importer / consignee / agent is named in the bill of 
lading, it is called straight bill of lading. 
8) On Board & Received BL 
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A bill of lading issued after the goods are loaded on the 
vessel is called „on board bill of lading‟. 
9) Container BL 
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When containers are used in international trade, the shipping 
company issues container bill of lading. Such a bill covers a 
particular container from one port to another.