Shipping Bill of Lading Template

SHIPPING BILL OF LADING

Bill of Lading No.:    Place of Issue:    Date of Issue:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Carrier Name: operates as a common carrier and agrees to receive and transport cargo subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Bill of Lading;

WHEREAS, Shipper Name: requests carriage of the goods described below and warrants that the particulars and particulars supplied are correct and complete;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree that the Carrier shall carry the goods described herein from the place of receipt to the place of delivery in accordance with the terms, limitations of liability, and conditions printed on this Bill of Lading and incorporated herein.

PARTIES & LOCATIONS

VOYAGE & ROUTING

Vessel Name:    Voyage No.:

Port of Loading:    Port of Discharge:

Place of Delivery:

DESCRIPTION OF GOODS

SCOPE OF WORK

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Freight Amount (currency and amount):

Late Payment Fee:

Freight Terms: Prepaid Collect

TERM AND TERMINATION

Contract Start Date:

Contract End Date:

Notice Period for Termination (days):

LIABILITY, INDEMNITY & LIMITATIONS

Carrier's liability for loss or damage to cargo shall be strictly limited to the declared value of the goods where such value has been declared in writing prior to shipment and additional freight paid, otherwise to an amount not exceeding the lesser of (a) the actual invoice value of the lost or damaged cargo, or (b) the limitation provided under carrier's applicable tariff and applicable international conventions. The Shipper shall indemnify Carrier against all claims arising from breach of instructions, improper packing, hazardous goods not declared, or false statements made by Shipper.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Parties acknowledge that commercial terms, pricing and operational details contained in or arising from this Bill of Lading are confidential. Neither party shall disclose such confidential information to third parties except as required by law, for performance of the carriage, or with prior written consent. Remedies for breach include injunctive relief and indemnification for actual losses.

GOVERNING LAW

This Bill of Lading shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws chosen by the parties. Governing jurisdiction: . Venue for disputes shall be the courts of the chosen jurisdiction unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Bill of Lading, together with any terms and conditions incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the Carrier and the Shipper concerning the carriage of the goods described herein and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements. No amendment or waiver is effective unless made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

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