The Bill of Lading and Seaway Bill are essential shipping documents used in maritime trade, governed by New Zealand law including the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and relevant international conventions. These documents are required whenever goods are transported by sea, serving multiple functions in international trade. A Bill of Lading acts as a receipt for goods, evidence of the contract of carriage, and a negotiable document of title, while a Seaway Bill serves similar functions but is non-negotiable. The documents include crucial information such as vessel details, cargo specifications, party information, and shipping terms. They are fundamental to ensuring smooth international trade operations, facilitating customs clearance, enabling payment through documentary credit, and establishing legal rights and obligations between parties involved in maritime shipping.
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1. Document Title and Number: Clear identification of the document as a Bill of Lading/Seaway Bill with unique reference number
2. Carrier Details: Full name and address of the carrier/shipping line
3. Shipper Details: Complete name and address of the shipper/exporter
4. Consignee Details: Full name and address of the consignee (for Seaway Bill) or 'To Order' designation (for negotiable B/L)
5. Notify Party: Details of the party to be notified upon arrival
6. Vessel and Voyage Details: Vessel name, voyage number, port of loading, and port of discharge
7. Cargo Details: Description of goods, including quantity, weight, measurements, and packaging type
8. Marks and Numbers: Container numbers, seal numbers, and other identifying marks
9. Freight and Charges: Details of freight charges, whether prepaid or collect
10. Standard Terms and Conditions: Carrier's standard terms including liability limitations and governing law
11. Signature Block: Space for necessary signatures with date and place of issuance
1. Special Instructions: Used when specific handling requirements or delivery instructions are needed
2. Temperature Requirements: Required for refrigerated cargo to specify temperature settings and monitoring
3. Dangerous Goods Declaration: Mandatory when shipping hazardous materials, including IMO class and UN numbers
4. Clean/Claused Notation: Required when there are remarks about the condition of goods or packaging
5. Transhipment Details: Used when cargo will be transferred between vessels during transit
6. Letter of Credit Reference: When shipment is under L/C, reference numbers and special requirements
7. Insurance Details: Optional section for cargo insurance information when relevant
1. Detailed Cargo Manifest: Itemized list of all goods with complete specifications
2. Container Packing List: Detailed list of contents per container with weights and measurements
3. Special Handling Instructions: Detailed instructions for specific cargo requirements
4. Additional Carrier Terms: Supplementary terms and conditions specific to the shipment
5. Rate Schedule: Breakdown of all applicable charges and rates
6. Equipment Interchange Receipt: Details of container condition at interchange points
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