Bill of Lading Quiz

What is the modern definition of a bill of lading according to Halsbury’s Laws of England?

• A document signed by the shipper only

• A document that states goods have been shipped

• A document that guarantees delivery of goods

• A document that is only valid if signed by the consignee

Who are the primary parties involved in a bill of lading?

• Carrier and Consignee

• Shipper and Freight Forwarder

• Shipper and Carrier

• Shipper and Receiver

What must a bill of lading bear regarding the loading of cargo?

• The date of the contract

• The date on which the cargo was loaded

• The date of delivery

• The date of payment

In the case of Weis v Produce Broker, why was the bill of lading rejected?

• It was dated before the loading was completed

• It was not signed by the shipper

• It did not include the weight of the cargo

• It was issued by the consignee

How many copies are bills of lading usually issued in?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

What happens to the other bills of lading once one is activated for delivery?

• They remain valid

• They become void

• They are sent back to the shipper

• They are archived

What is the carrier's obligation regarding the delivery of goods?

• Deliver based on verbal agreements

• Deliver to anyone who requests

• Deliver only against presentation of an original bill of lading

• Deliver without any documentation

What is a clean bill of lading?

• A bill that is not negotiable

• A bill that is issued after payment

• A bill that has no clauses

• A bill that indicates damaged goods

What does a bill of lading serve as in terms of legal documentation?

• A contract of sale

• A shipping invoice

• A document of title

• A receipt of payment

What must be included in a bill of lading according to Article III, rule 3 of the Hague Rules?

• The delivery address

• The leading marks for identification

• The shipping cost

• The name of the consignee