Can I get bill of lading before loading cargo

The information provided here is part of Online Training Course on howtoexportimport


After reading below article, you can also read  3 Reasons under Importance of bill of lading in international trade

 

Some of the traders need to know whether they can obtain bill of lading before loading cargo in to container. I will say ‘yes’, an exporter can obtain bill of lading before loading container. However, before obtaining bill of lading, the legal export customs clearance procedures and formalities must be completed.

 

Bill of lading is issued by carrier on receipt of goods from shipCan I get bill of lading before loading cargo per. So, the earliest date of issue of bill of lading is the date of receipt of goods from shipper by shipping carrier. Let the shipping carrier be a freight forwarder, consolidator, or main shipping companies, the carrier can issue bill of lading once after receipt of goods. Now, we need to know the actual meaning of ‘receipt of goods from shipper’. Any goods can be moved out of country only after completion of export customs formalities of the respective country. Here, the carrier of goods ‘receives’ goods with a proof of completion of export customs formalities.


So it is clear that, carrier can release bill of lading only once after completion of export customs clearance procedures and formalities under the said shipment.


To issue a bill of lading, the cargo need not be loaded in to container, if customs clearance formalities have been completed. For example, in a container freight station where in the exportable goods are available, the exporter or his customs house agent can complete necessary export customs procedures at the said Customs warehouse. Let the cargo be an LCL or FCL shipment, the physical examination of cargo by customs officials if required can be undertaken either inside CFS or on the customs bonded yard. Once after completion of export customs clearance procedures, exporter is eligible to obtain bill of lading from shipping carrier of goods. However the stuffing of said cargo may take place on the same day or later.  Also read  3 Reasons under Importance of bill of lading in international trade    Clean On board Bill of Lading Vs. Shipped On board Bill of Lading 

In short the shipper is eligible to release bill of lading from shipping carrier,once after completion of export customs formalities.

STALE BILL OF LADING What does it mean?   Difference between Clean On Board Bill of Lading and Shipped On Board Bill of Lading.   Can Original Bill of lading be surrendered under DP terms of payment  Can Original Bill of lading be surrendered under LC at sight   Can Bill of Lading be surrendered on LC terms   How to obtain a duplicate BL, if original bill of lading lost?  Can a Bill of Lading be consigned to a customs broker?   Can I get bill of lading before loading cargo   Can two consignments meant for one buyer be shipped together under one Bill of Lading?    Consignee To Order in Bill of Lading    How to avoid delay in receiving OBL Original Bill of Lading?   Amendment of Bill of Lading    How to amend shipper details in Bill of Lading?.   How to surrender HBL House Bill of Lading   Surrender of Bill of Lading Some facts How does Bill of Lading work in Sight LC.   How does Bill of Lading work in DP payment terms?   Can a Bill of Lading (BL) be predated for LC negotiation?   What is the earliest date can be mentioned on Bill of Lading. Can BL date and let export date be same day?   Can shipping line predate Bill of Lading,What is the earliest date can be mentioned on Bill of Lading.    What is Said to weigh in Bill of Lading   What is Shipper Load, stow and count in Bill of Lading    What is said to contain in Bill of Lading.   Can an importer take delivery of goods without original bill of lading?  What is House BL House Bill of Lading   Can Bill of Lading (BL) be before date of Certificate of origin GSP?   What is Express Release Bill of Lading?  Can Bill of Lading be surrendered at port of loading?    Transferability of Bill of Lading  What is charter party bill of lading ?   How  transshipment bill of lading works?   What is Combined Bill of Lading / Multi model Bill of Lading   Unclean Bill of Lading/Claused bill of lading/foul bill of lading/Dirty Bill of Lading   What is Clean on board Bill of Lading?  Is received for shipment Bill of Lading sufficient for LC negotiation?  Different types of Bill of Lading   3 Reasons under Importance of bill of lading in international trade   When can an exporter get bill of lading from shipping company?   

   

The above information is a part of Export import business Course online


Other posts about Import Export online tutorial

What is consolidation of cargo What is LCL cargo less container load cargo
What are the legal documents in exports
How does Bill of Lading work in Sight LC
Difference between Exporter, Shipper and Consignor
Difference between LC expiry and shipment date expiry
Shut out procedures to get back goods to exporter's place
Is received for shipment Bill of Lading sufficient for LC negotiation?
Excise and Customs - Click here to read complete notification under Budget 2014
How to get Export Orders?
How to settle dispute in Exports and Imports?
Click here to know India Trade Classification(ITC)
Pre shipment bank finance to suppliers for exports through other agencies
Types of export containers
Measurement of export containers
Exim Policy of India 2015-20
MEIS, Merchandise Exports from India Scheme
SEIS, Service Exports from India Scheme
Merge your Commercial Invoice and Packing List for all your future exports

 


Discussion Forum

You can also share your thoughts about this article.
Any one can answer on question posted by Readers