What is bill of lading in shipping ?

A bill of lading (B/L) is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried. CMA CGM offers a dematerialized bill of lading that enable faster and more efficient transactions with the same legal value as a traditional B/L.

Who issues bill of lading ?

The bill of lading is issued by a carrier to a shipper detailing the type, quantity and destination of the goods being transported.

When is a bill of lading required ?

The bill of lading is compulsory when there is a shipment. The document is issued when the goods are loaded on a ship owned or used by the carrier.

ANL | BILL OF LADING paperless

Enabling more efficient transactions with the same legal value between shippers and consignees, you can now transfer your Paperless Bill of Lading in a single click.

Instant Transfers

Providing the ultimate shipping solution between senders and consignees, our digital bills provide efficient transactions all in a single click!
No Postage

Eliminate the hassle of sending hard-copy documents and reduce paper usage.
Legal Value

Requiring no physical copy, paperless bills of lading bear the same legal value as it does in the traditional format.

How does it work?

You and your consignee simply register on our PAPERLESS Bill of Lading platform.
The Bill of Lading will be transmitted electronically. It retains legal value and can be instantly transferred between parties.
The PAPERLESS Bill of Lading has the exact same function and follows the same steps as a traditional paper Bill of Lading.