.Test your understanding of the Container Bill of Lading, a vital document in shipping. This quiz covers its key components, legal importance, and practical use in international trade. Perfect for reinforcing your knowledge of freight documentation!

5 Sample Questions

What are the functions of a Bill of Lading? Tick most appropriate option that applies.

  • A. (a) A receipt of Goods - It is issued by Carrier and confirms that the goods have been received and/or shipped by the carriers.  
  • B. (b) Evidence of the contract of carriage  - to undertake delivery of goods
  • C. (c) Document of title - It indicates ownership over goods
  • D. (d) Acts as a Proof of Shipment 
  • E. All of the above 
  • F. a) and b) only

Under Carrier's Container Bill of lading Terms and conditions which statements may be true regarding Description of Goods on the Bill of lading?

  • A. (a) The Carrier, its Agents and servants shall not in any circumstances whatsoever be under any liability for insufficient packing or inaccuracies,  obliteration or absence of marks, numbers, addresses or description, nor for mis-delivery due to marks or countermarks or numbers, nor for failure to notify the Consignee of the arrival of the Goods, any custom of the port to the contrary notwithstanding.
  • B. (b) The shipper warrants to Carrier that the particulars relating to the Goods as set out on page 2 have been checked by the shipper on receipt of this Bill of Lading and that such particulars, and any other particulars furnished by or on behalf of the shipper, are adequate and correct. The shipper also warrants that the Goods are lawful Goods and contain no contraband.
  • C. (c) The Merchant warrants to the Carrier that the particulars relating to the Goods as set out on the front hereof have been checked by or on behalf of the Merchant on receipt of this Bill of Lading and that such particulars, and any other particulars furnished by or on behalf of the Merchant, are adequate and correct. The Merchant warrants that the Goods are safely and securely packed in the Container.
  • D. (d) The Shipper warrants to the Carrier that the particulars relating to the Goods as set out on the reverse hereof have been checked by the Shipper on receipt of this bill of lading and that such particulars, and any other particulars furnished by or on behalf of the Shipper, are adequate and correct. The Shipper also warrants that the Goods are lawful goods, and contain no contraband, drugs or other illegal substances or stowaways, and that the Goods will not cause loss, damage or expense to the Carrier, or to any other cargo.
  • E. b) and d) only
  • F. All of the above

Under a Carrier's container Bill of lading Terms and conditions which statements may be true regarding Dangerous Goods?

  • A. (a) No Goods which are or may become dangerous, inflammable or damaging (including radioactive materials), shall be tendered to Carrier for Carriage without its express consent in writing, and with- out the Container as well as the Goods themselves being distinctly marked on the outside so as to indicate the nature and character of any such Goods and so as to comply with any applicable laws, 
    regulations or requirements. If any such Goods are delivered to Carrier without such written consent and/or marking, or if in the opinion of Carrier the Goods are or are likely to become of a dangerous,  inflammable or damaging nature, they may at any time be destroyed, disposed of, abandoned, or rendered harmless without compensation to Merchant.
  • B. (b) There is no need to pre declare Hazardous cargo at time of quotatio or container booking to the carrier.
  • C. (c) Merchant warrants that the Goods are sufficiently packed in compliance with all laws or regulations and requirements with regard to the nature of the Goods.
  • D. (d) Whether or not Merchant was aware of the nature of the Goods, Merchant shall indemnify Carrier against all claims, losses, damages or expenses, costs and fees, including attorney fees, arising in consequence of the Carriage of such Goods.
  • E. b) only
  • F. a), c), and d) only

A Claused Bill of lading can apply to any type of bill of lading which contains a notation of imperfect cargo which could be for shortfall, apparent order or condition of the goods, or its quantity or weight. 

  • A. True
  • B. False

Choose the correct statements regarding differences between Bill of lading and Seaway bill.

  • A. (a) A Bill of Lading is negotiable where as a Seaway bill is Non-negotiable.
  • B. (b) A Bill of lading can transfer ownership of goods, whereas a Seaway bill does not serve as a Title ownership document.
  • C. (c) A Bill of lading serves as contract evidence, cargo receipt and ownership transfer while a seaway bill serves as a carriage contract evidence and receipt.
  • D. All of the above
  • E. (a) and b) only

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