Bill of Lading Short Form Not Negotiable

SHORT FORM BILL OF LADING (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0.0
• Jurisdiction: [State/Province/Country]
• Scope: Domestic and International Ground/Sea/Air Transport

1. LEGAL NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER

This document constitutes a Short Form Bill of Lading subject to the terms and conditions of the Carrier’s governing Classification, Tariff, or Service Agreement in effect on the date of issue. This document is NON-NEGOTIABLE and serves as a contract of carriage and receipt of goods. By tendering goods, the Shipper agrees to all terms herein. This template is provided for operational utility; legal counsel should be consulted to ensure regional regulatory compliance (e.g., UCC Article 7, COGSA, or CMR).

2. PARTIES AND SHIPMENT DETAILS

• Shipper: [Full Legal Name of Shipper]
• Consignee: [Full Legal Name of Consignee]
• Carrier: [Full Legal Name of Carrier]
• Origin Address: [Full Street Address, City, State, ZIP]
• Destination Address: [Full Street Address, City, State, ZIP]
• Shipment ID / PRO Number: [Tracking/Reference Number]
• Total Weight: [Total Weight in lbs/kg]
• Freight Charges: [ ] Prepaid [ ] Collect

3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

1. Contract of Carriage: The Carrier agrees to transport the described property from the point of origin to the destination subject to the lawful tariffs and classifications in effect.
2. Liability Limitation: Carrier’s liability for loss, damage, or delay is limited to the lesser of the actual value of the goods, the declared value, or the maximum liability per pound/unit as defined in the applicable Tariff, unless a higher valuation is explicitly declared and additional premium paid.
3. Hazardous Materials: Shipper warrants that all hazardous materials are declared, described, packaged, marked, and labeled in accordance with applicable DOT/IATA/IMDG regulations.
4. Inspection Rights: Carrier reserves the right to inspect shipments. Any goods deemed perishable or dangerous may be disposed of or sold if they threaten the safety of the carriage.
5. Claims Procedure: Notice of loss or damage must be filed in writing with the Carrier within [Number] days of delivery (or expected delivery). Failure to comply bars any legal action against the Carrier.
6. Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of [Jurisdiction Name], with venue for any disputes set exclusively in [County/City].

4. DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES

5. EXECUTION AND SIGNATURES

Shipper Certification: The Shipper certifies that the above-named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, and labeled.

Carrier Acknowledgment: Receipt of the above-described property is hereby acknowledged in apparent good order (except as noted).

Shipper Signature: __________________________ Date: [Date] Print Name: [Name] | Title: [Title]

Carrier Representative: ______________________ Date: [Date] Print Name: [Name] | Title: [Title]

6. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Verification: Confirm that the Consignee is authorized to receive the shipment. If the shipment is high-value, ensure a supplemental insurance rider is attached.
2. Completion: Fill all bracketed [ ] fields. Do not leave blank fields; mark unused rows in the "Description of Articles" table with a strike-through line to prevent unauthorized additions.
3. Authentication: Ensure the Shipper’s representative has the legal authority to bind the company to the limitation of liability clauses found in Section 3.2.
4. Copies: This document must be executed in triplicate:
   • Original: Retained by the Carrier for the duration of the transit.
   • Copy 1: Provided to the Shipper as proof of tender.
   • Copy 2: Accompanies the goods for signature upon delivery at the destination.
5. Filing: Upon final delivery, the Consignee must sign and date the "Carrier Copy" upon receipt. This serves as the "Proof of Delivery" (POD). Maintain this digital or physical record for a minimum of 3 years to comply with standard audit requirements.