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Do all ocean shipments require an original OBL to be surrendered prior to delivery?

April 26, 2017DELIVERY OBL ocean original prior require shipments surrendered

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Do all ocean shipments require an original OBL to be surrendered prior to delivery?

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In most cases, this is required. The seller has the option of requesting an “express bill of lading” which will allow for the release of the cargo without the original ocean bill of lading.