Answer:
Ø A legal document between the
shipper of a particular good and the carrier detailing the type, quantity and
destination of the good being carried.
Ø The bill of lading also
serves as a receipt of shipment when the good is delivered to the predetermined
destination.
Ø This document must accompany
the shipped goods, no matter the form of transportation, and must be signed by
an authorized representative from the carrier, shipper and receiver.
