（） means that the seller delivers the goods， clears for export， to the carrier nominated by the buyer at the named place.

When one of the original bills of lading being surrendered to the carrier， the others become （）.

（） transport of goods is the principal means of transport in many countries due to the low threshold infrastructure requirements.

Usually， the straight bill of lading is non-negotiable， that is， the goods must be sent to the consignee named in the bill of lading by the carrier.

Supply chain management consists of firms collaborating to leverage strategic positioning and to improve operating efficiency.

“Shipment is to be made in the second half of a month.” means shipment to be made from （）.

The services that a freight forwarder renders may often range from routine and basic tasks such as（）or customs clearance to a comprehensive package of services.

Banks have legal obligation to inspect the actual merchandise.

In consolidation service， it is usually the consignor who issues to each consignee his bill of lading.

In marine voyage chartering， the following（）terms are normally appeared in the voyage charter party.