The First Bill of Lading is a fundamental document in maritime trade, particularly significant in the United Arab Emirates' bustling shipping sector. It is issued under UAE Federal Law No. 26 of 1981 and related commercial regulations, serving multiple crucial functions in international trade. This document acts as the carrier's receipt for goods, evidences the contract of carriage, and functions as a document of title that can be traded or used for securing financial transactions. The First Bill of Lading must be issued by the carrier upon receiving goods for shipment, containing detailed information about the cargo, shipping parties, vessel, and delivery terms. It is particularly important in the UAE's major ports like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, where it facilitates billions of dollars in international trade transactions annually.
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1. Header Information: Bill of Lading number, shipping line details, and document identifiers
2. Shipper Details: Full name and address of the shipper/exporter
3. Consignee Details: Full name and address of the consignee/receiver of goods
4. Notify Party: Details of the party to be notified upon arrival of goods
5. Vessel and Voyage Details: Vessel name, voyage number, port of loading, and port of discharge
6. Cargo Details: Description of goods, number of packages, weight, measurement, and marks/numbers
7. Freight and Charges: Details of freight payments, whether prepaid or collect, and additional charges
8. Terms and Conditions: Standard terms governing the contract of carriage
9. Declarations: Statements regarding apparent order and condition of goods
10. Signature Block: Date, place of issue, and carrier's signature
1. Special Instructions: Used when specific handling or delivery instructions are required
2. Dangerous Goods Declaration: Required when shipping hazardous materials, including IMO class and UN number
3. Temperature Requirements: Used for refrigerated cargo specifying required temperature range
4. Container Details: Required for containerized shipments, including container numbers and seal numbers
5. Through Bill of Lading Clauses: Used when cargo involves multiple modes of transport or transshipment
6. Clean Bill of Lading Statement: Explicit statement when no cargo defects are noted
7. Letter of Credit Reference: When shipment is under L/C, including relevant banking details
1. Cargo Manifest: Detailed list of all cargo items with specific descriptions and quantities
2. Container Packing List: Details of how goods are packed in each container if applicable
3. Dangerous Goods Certificate: Required documentation for hazardous materials
4. Equipment Interchange Receipt: For containerized cargo, documenting container condition
5. Customs Declaration Forms: Copies of relevant customs documentation
6. Insurance Certificates: When cargo insurance is arranged through the carrier
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