bill of lading

Example Sentences

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Pacing the warehouse floor, Mellano ticked off items on the bill of lading.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

Her father once showed her a bill of lading for some fabric shipped to Jamaica to make lingerie for U.S. stores.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

The maritime company said the cargo’s bill of lading and certificate of origin said the oil had come from Malaysia.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2020

If it’s an ocean shipment, we will get a bill of lading like this, which states “Orient Overseas Container Line.”

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2015

At the same time the shipper's bank sends a letter to the First National Bank of your city enclosing the order bill of lading with draft drawn on you for collection.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose