MBL & HBL

Master Bill of Lading (MBL): The Master Bill of Lading is a shipping document issued by the main carrier or their agent. It covers the entire cargo loaded on board the vessel and serves as a receipt for the goods as well as a document of title. House Bill of Lading (HBL): The House Bill of Lading is a separate bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder or a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). It is used when a freight forwarder consolidates several smaller shipments from different shippers into one larger shipment. The freight forwarder then deals with the main carrier using a Master Bill of Lading to move the consolidated shipment.