Non-negotiable transport document in evidence of the contract for carriage of goods. Unlike BILLS OF LADING, not a document of title. For documents conveying instructions to a freight forwarder or carrier, use CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

CIM CONSIGNMENT NOTES, CMR CONSIGNMENT NOTES, RAIL CONSIGNMENT NOTES, RAILWAY CONSIGNMENT NOTES, ROAD CONSIGNMENT NOTES, SMGS CONSIGNMENT NOTES

TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS

TRANSPORT POLICY AND PLANNING

BILLS OF LADING

CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

SHIPPING CONTRACTS

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