B/L in German, French, Spanish & Italian

What does B/L mean?

A detailed document issued by a carrier acknowledging receipt of goods for shipment.

B/L in a sentence

The exporter presented the bill of lading to the bank to receive payment for the shipped goods.

German

Konnossement

also Seefrachtbrief, Bill of Lading, B/L

Dient als Warenbegleitpapier und Eigentumsurkunde im Seehandel.

French

Connaissement

also Bill of Lading, B/L

Titre représentatif de la marchandise transportée par mer.

Spanish

Conocimiento de embarque

also Bill of Lading, B/L

Documento esencial en el transporte internacional de mercancías.

Italian

Polizza di carico

also Bill of Lading, B/L

Documento rappresentativo della merce nel trasporto marittimo.