Outward Bill of Lading

An Outward Bill of Lading is a document used for exporting goods, essential for customs clearance and delivery to the consignee.

Shippers issue this document when transporting goods internationally. It details the nature, quantity, and destination of the shipped items. Authorities use it to verify the legality of exported goods.

The document includes information such as the shipper’s name, consignee’s name, port of loading, port of discharge, and description of the goods. Customs officers inspect these details to ensure compliance with export regulations.

The process requires several copies of the Bill of Lading. One copy remains with the shipper, another with the consignee, and a third goes to customs officials. This ensures all parties have necessary documentation.

For example, a shipment of 1000 tons of steel from China to Germany, 250 crates of electronics from Japan to the United States, and 500 barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia to India, would each require an Outward Bill of Lading to facilitate proper export procedures.