People who work in the shipping industry are familiar with the definition of Bill of Lading and its abbreviations, which are also known as BL, BOL, or B/L.
The Bill of Lading is just a great reference for newcomers to shipping that specifies the kind, quantity, and direction of the goods being transported, as well as the transporter's, and recipient's contact information.
To avoid any risk of faulty information or a failure to communicate between the parties to the contract, all parties involved in the shipping activity receive the details of the BOL.