Document background
The Bill Of Lading Maritime is a fundamental document in international shipping and trade, essential for documenting the movement of goods by sea. Under Australian jurisdiction, it is regulated by the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 (Cth) and various state-level Sea-Carriage Documents Acts, incorporating international standards set by the Hague-Visby Rules. This document is used whenever goods are transported by sea, whether for international or domestic shipping within Australian waters. It contains crucial information including the nature and quantity of goods shipped, condition of cargo at receipt, shipping terms, and involved parties. The Bill of Lading serves as evidence of the carrier's receipt of goods, proves the contract of carriage between shipper and carrier, and functions as a document of title that can be used to claim delivery or transfer ownership of the goods.
