A bill of lading is a 🧾🚢 document that serves as a contract of carriage and receipt of goods. It is issued by a carrier or shipping company to acknowledge the receipt of goods for shipment. The bill of lading contains important information such as the description of the goods, their quantity, and the terms of their transportation. It acts as evidence of the contract between the shipper, the carrier, and the consignee, and it plays a crucial role in international trade and logistics.