BoL / AWB Field Guide

Plain English guide to every field on a Bill of Lading and Air Waybill. Ideal for warehouse teams and new operations staff.

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BoL Sections

mandatory

conditional

optional

Parties — 3 fields

What it is

Full name and address of the party shipping the goods. This is the consignor — the entity that owns or sends the goods.

Example

ABC Manufacturing Ltd, 123 Factory Road, Shenzhen, China

⚡ Pro Tips

Must match the party named on the export customs declaration. Different from freight forwarder.

ℹThe Bill of Lading (BoL) is a document of title, a receipt for goods, and a contract of carriage. Errors on a BoL can cause port delays, release issues, and L/C discrepancies. Always cross-check BoL details with the commercial invoice, packing list, and booking confirmation.

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