Glossary of Bulk Oil Terms

BOL

Posted by Hannah Broaddus

Jan 30, 2013 10:00:00 PM

Acronym for Bill of Lading.  The Bill of Lading is the paperwork utilized by freight carriers to send a shipment to a particular location.  This paperwork is supplied by the shipper and is given to the freight company.  It follows the order where ever it goes ensuring that the right product delivers to the correct location, and that the shipment is traceable along the way. 

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