Who makes the Bill of Lading?

• A. Agent
• B. Master
• C. Shipper
• D. Receiver

Answer: (A)

A Bill of Lading is a document of title and a receipt for goods that is issued by the carrier or someone authorized to represent the carrier. The person who actually creates and signs this document is the carrier’s representative, i.e., the agent. The shipper is the party arranging the carriage, but they do not issue the B/L; the receiver is the consignee who will take delivery. The master on board can sign the B/L when acting on behalf of the carrier, but the formal issuer is the carrier’s agent. That’s why the agent is the correct choice.