Document background
The Charter Bill of Lading is a specialized form of bill of lading used in chartered vessel operations under Danish jurisdiction. It is employed when cargo is transported on a chartered vessel and needs to incorporate references to the underlying charter party while maintaining the traditional functions of a bill of lading. The document must comply with the Danish Merchant Shipping Act and relevant international conventions, particularly the Hague-Visby Rules. It serves multiple purposes: as a receipt confirming the carrier's acceptance of goods, as evidence of the contract of carriage, and as a document of title enabling cargo transfers during transit. This document is crucial in international trade finance, often required for letter of credit transactions, and provides essential documentation for cargo insurance and customs clearance.
