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Feb 04, 2019

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.

 

You can download our full glossary of shipping terms here.

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