Document background
The Combined Bill of Lading is a vital document in Pakistan's international trade and transport operations, used when goods are transported using multiple modes of transportation under a single contract. This document is particularly relevant in Pakistan's growing international trade sector, where goods often move through various transportation modes from inland locations to seaports and vice versa. The document is governed by Pakistani legislation, including the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1925 and the Multimodal Transport Operators Ordinance 2000, and incorporates international maritime conventions. It includes detailed information about the cargo, parties involved, transportation routes, and terms of carriage, serving as both a receipt and a document of title that can be used for trade finance and customs clearance purposes.
