Freight Bill
/ˈfreɪt bɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A document issued by a carrier detailing the type, quantity, and destination of goods being transported, serving as a contract and receipt.
The shipper presented the freight bill to claim the delivered cargo.
Forms
- freight bill
- freight bills
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Commentary
The freight bill functions both as evidence of the contract of carriage and as a document used to assert claims for freight charges.
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