Legally Required Document

Title in original language: Conocimiento de embarque marítimo

Applicable to: Export

Holder of Document: Exporter 

Signature required by:
This document shall be signed by the authorized representative from the carrier, shipper, and receiver.

Key considerations when checking the doc:
Has the document been properly signed and stamped?

Has the document been signed by an appropriately authorized civil servant?

Does the document come with a deposit receipt, a copy of the import/export license, a liquidation statement, an

Purpose and content of document:
A bill of lading is a document issued by a carrier (or their agent) to acknowledge receipt of cargo for shipment. It is used in international trade to ensure that exporters receive payment and importers receive the merchandise. It includes information such as: type of timber to be shipped, the export company, transit company, origin of the product, transport ID, validity period, destination, consignment, species, number of pieces, volume, weigh.

Evidence limitations and weaknesses:
N/A