bill of ladingbill of lad·ing /ˌbɪl əv ˈleɪdɪŋ/written abbreviation b/l, or BOL noun (plural bills of lading) [countableC]COMMERCETRANSPORT
a document that gives information about goods being transported. A bill of lading is also a contract to transport the goods, and shows that the transporter has received the goods
If the buyer finds the bill of lading is not in order, he can refuse it.
With general cargo vessels, hundreds of bills of lading may have to be issued.