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Bill of lading (B/L) — definition
The transport document that doubles as a receipt and a document of title. Original, telex release or sea waybill.
Why it matters when comparing China freight rates
Published lane medians are ocean freight only. Bill of lading affects the total landed cost, so confirm how it is treated in each quote before comparing numbers.
See it in practice
Browse lane medians or run a live rate search to see how quotes on the same lane differ once charges like this are included or excluded.