Release of cargo without the original bill of lading, after the shipper surrenders it at origin.
Once the seller has been paid, they surrender the originals and the line tells its destination office to release the cargo.
Related terms
- Bill of lading (B/L) — The document a shipping line issues for sea cargo: receipt, contract and title to the goods.
- Sea waybill — A non-negotiable transport document: the consignee can collect cargo without an original.