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Do all ocean shipments require an original Ocean Bill of Lading be surrendered prior to delivery?

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

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Do all ocean shipments require an original Ocean Bill of Lading be surrendered prior to delivery?

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Yes BUT only if the Shipper instructed the shipping line to issue one. The shipper can request Original or Express/Non-Negotiable Bills of Lading to be issued. Originals require that one endorsed copy be surrendered at destination prior to shipment being released. With Express Bills of Lading, no documents need to be submitted and cargo will be automatically released to the consignee.