What Is a Sea Waybill?

A sea waybill refers to a non-negotiable document that certifies a contract for the carriage of goods by sea and that the carrier has accepted the goods or has loaded the goods on a ship. The front of the sea waybill is basically the same as the bill of lading, but it is printed with the words "non-transferable". Some sea waybills have on the back the terms of the shipper's definition, the carrier's responsibilities, obligations and exemptions, loading, unloading and delivery terms, freight and other cost terms, lien terms, common average clauses, and mutual liability clauses , Overarching clauses, applicable laws, and more.

Sea waybill

A sea waybill refers to a non-negotiable document that certifies a contract for the carriage of goods by sea and that the carrier has accepted the goods or has loaded the goods on a ship. The positive content of the sea waybill and

Difference and connection between sea waybill and bill of lading

Benefits of using a sea waybill

The sea waybill only involves the shipper, carrier,

1. Business transactions between the head office of a multinational company or related subsidiaries.

2, on credit sales or payment by both buyers as a prerequisite for transferring ownership of the goods,

1. Cargo receipt as the carrier takes over the goods or the goods have been loaded on board

2. As proof of the conclusion of a contract for the carriage of goods by sea between the carrier and the shipper