Document background
The Feeder Bill of Lading is an essential document in maritime shipping operations, particularly in the Philippine archipelagic context where feeder vessels play a crucial role in connecting smaller ports with major shipping hubs. This document is required when cargo needs to be transported on smaller feeder vessels as part of a larger international shipping journey. It serves multiple purposes: as a receipt confirming cargo possession by the carrier, a document of title to the goods, and a contract of carriage outlining the terms and conditions of transport. Subject to Philippine maritime regulations and international shipping conventions, the Feeder Bill of Lading includes detailed information about the cargo, parties involved, vessel particulars, ports of call, and applicable terms. It's particularly important in scenarios involving transshipment operations and when cargo needs to be consolidated at hub ports for further ocean transport.
