In Export Trade: Must the Bill of Lading Consignee Be the Contract Party?

In international trade, the consignee listed on a Bill of Lading (B/L) represents the actual recipient of the goods — the party entitled to take delivery at the destination port. The contract party, however, refers to the buyer who signs the sales contract with the exporter. So, must the consignee always be the same as […]

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