Write short notes of the following.

Bill of lading.

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A bill of lading is an essential document required at the time an export transaction is made. It is issued by the shipping company as a token of acceptance of the goods that have been put on board its vessel. A bill of lading is an undertaking by the shipping company to transfer the goods to the port of destination. Bills of lading are freely transferable.

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