Shipping Terms Glossary: House Bill of Lading (HBL)
Common Shipping Terms: House Bill of Lading (HBL)
A bill of lading issued by the freight forwarder to a shipper as a receipt of goods. This bill will show the shipper as the consignor. It will also show the buyer or importer of record as consignee.
A house bill allows for the transfer of ownership of goods from the shipper to the buyer, once released.
