Document background
The Combined Transport Bill of Lading is essential for modern international trade operations involving multiple modes of transport. This document is used when goods need to be transported by a combination of sea, road, rail, or air transportation under a single contract. Operating within New Zealand's legal framework, it provides a comprehensive solution for door-to-door cargo movement, defining the rights, obligations, and liabilities of all parties involved. The document incorporates provisions from various New Zealand legislations including the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and the Carriage of Goods Act 1979, while also aligning with international shipping conventions. It serves as a negotiable document of title, enabling the transfer of ownership rights while goods are in transit, and provides evidence of the contract of carriage between the multimodal transport operator and the cargo owner.
